Admit it. Every day you walk into your local artisanal coffee shop and can’t help but admire the full, luxuriant beard of the barista behind the counter. It’s OK; don’t feel bad. We’re living in the Age of the Beard. It’s no crime if you want to get in on the action, too.
The only question is, what type of beard should you be going for? Do you go with something thick and lustrous, like the Hemmingway? Or do you go for more of the coffee house poet/Communist revolutionary vibe? To aid in your quest to grow the perfect set of whiskers, here are some famous beards you can use as a guide..