With all the talk about the wonders of a nice, clean-shave, you might be wondering why there seems to be a resurgence of passion for the beard. This isn't the first beard comeback and there are not one, but eight infographics that cover why you should fear the beard.
Stone-Cold Beards
Santa Clause aside, men with beards are seen as being less generous and caring, according to the "a PHD in Facial Hair" infographic from Online PhD. About half of the respondents see those with beards as less cheerful. This might make sense when considering it may have been used for intimidation by making the jawline look bigger. Also, the beard served as padding for jabs in the jaw. It wasn't until Alexander the Great that beards were seen as a tactical disadvantage because enemies could grab them.
A Machine Gun for Your Face
If you are still on the fence about facial hair, this infographic by Matthew Inman explains "10 Very Good Reasons Why You Should Grow a Giant Beard." Not only is it a machine gun for your face, but it can also be used to hide weapons. The infographic also points out the more practical uses for a beard. For example, it can be used to keep you and your friends warm when caught in poor weather.
An Army of Facial Hair
There is an army of hairs all over your face when you grow a beard. The "Movember" infographic created by Best Health Degrees provides a series of statistics on beards and the origins of Movember itself. The average face has tens of thousands of individual facial hairs. Also, for most individuals, it doesn't take longer than 5 minutes to shave.
Source: BestHealthDegrees.com
Beard Length and Magical Power
The "Magical White Beards: Power by Beard Length," infographic from Stephen Wildish upgrades the beard even further from being a chin-helmet to being a source of godlike power. Have a moderately long beard and you can make reindeer fly. A medium-sized beard puts you in charge of Hogwarts. Have a Gandalf-length beard and you can smite Balrog and come back from the dead.
The Courage of the Beard
If you lived in ancient Sparta, a full beard meant you were dealing with a fearless maniac. Warriors who cried for their mothers when in battle were punished by having their beards shaved off. "A Passion for Beards" covers this fact and more. This infographic from Online Schools will provide you with a handy guide on different types of beards and what they mean. 
Beard Trustworthiness
You don't have to fear all beards, as the "Trustworthiness of Beards" infographic made by Matt McInerney points out. A full beard often indicates someone trustworthy, like a philosopher. Meanwhile, an excessive amount of beard hair could mean that you are dealing with a werewolf. The guide also covers mustaches if you are iffy on those. 
Mountain Men and Their Beards
Why to rugged mountain men love their beards? No one knows except for the "Beard Facts" infographic created by DogHouseDiaries. According to this guide, beards act as natural bear repellents. They also let mountain men instinctively know where the nearest mountain is.
With all of this in mind, why are beards making a comeback? It could simply be men wanting to tap into the historic power of the beard. No matter how many blades that try to slay the beard, it always seems to regrow and press onward. The information for this article was provided by the professionals of Vintage Blades, who have Dovo straight razors for those who consider themselves facial hair savvy.
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