The Bearded Gentleman: The Style Guide to Shaving Face
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (991 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1551523434 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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But there are also those that are less familiar, including the Horseshoe, the Lampshade, the Painter’s Brush, the Landing Strip, the French Fork, and El Insecto (a.k.a. There’s also practical advice on choosing a facial hair style that’s right for you, as well as insight into how facial hair has figured in the history of masculinity, including its impact on politics, class, and sexuality.The Bearded Gentleman is an entertaining, witty, and useful guide to facial hair styles and the men who wear them.Allan Peterkin’s previous books include One Thousand Beards: A Cultural History of Facial Hair, featured in Time, Esquire, and The New Yorker.Nick Burns is one of the leading writers on men’s grooming; he has covered skin care, fashion, and health for publications including The New York Times
ARB said Four Stars. Good stuffpics, interesting names, good gift for a bearded man.. A must have for any beard loving human! For years I went between having a beard, being clean shaven, beard, clean shavenyou get the picture. Never did I know that there were so many types, shapes and styles of beards. This book lays it all out on the bathroom vanity, so to speak. What to use, how to use it, how to cut, what could look good on you, some history of beard types. A great read for somebody looking to experiment with their image. My face has never been happier. Thank you! I. "Great bookand nice author too!" according to CLS. Had the occasion to meet Nick at a signing at Border's San Francisco Center. Nice guy! But about the book - it's a great read, tons of historical content, so it's not just about style, it's about the whole history of the bearded gent. We had to give it as a gift to a friend, but not until we went through it. Written in a casual informative style, you'll learn a lot as well as enjoy the different styles of goatees, soul patches and beards (who kn
Authors Allan Peterkin and Nick Burns have poured untold amounts of hours into detailing the history and future of facial hair, along with witty (but entirely practical) advice.Nylon MagazineFrom the basic (avoiding ingrowns) to the very specific (achieving the ultimate Klingon), this definitive manual offers advice and instructions for dozens of looks. Equal parts humorous and informative, The Bearded Gentleman is a must-read for guys who have or are considering facial hair. Our suggestion? Leave the Fu Manchu to the amateurs and use this book to coin your own signature style.Out. the book suggests age-appropriate styles, advising, 'Never apologize, never explain.'New York TimesIf knowledge is power, The Bearded Gentleman will put any pogonophobic to rest. Burns and Peterkin provide thoughtful advice on growing,