Is there something you're not telling us?  A little scheme to make a fortune off of disgruntled Beard Board members perhaps?  The following ad appeared on my Facebook page last night under the title "Are you ready for a better shave?"  Note the name of the kit smiley: eek



Some helpful links:
Library Central of Beard Growing


Taming the Wild Mustache
Tips for eating and drinking with a big mustache

Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit. ~ W. Somerset Maugham
A jerk with a beard is just a bearded jerk, but a bearded gentleman is awesomeness personified. ~ Triibeard