Whiskery History

Trendsetters of the Bearded Northwest

Illustration: Thomas Cobb View Slideshow »

Brush up on your facial hair history this web exclusive sideshow, written and illustrated by Thomas Cobb.

“A beard is a scarf that works great while bike riding” View this photo essay of modern Portland beards with observations on the significance of facial hair in the beardiest city in America.

Published: January 2009

Comments

By Tiffany Rasch on Jun 23, 2009 at 11:46PM

I love this! I am linking this to all my friends. Thanks. Now I can play this at my beard/mustache parties.

xoxo Tiffany

By Katie on Dec 08, 2009 at 4:44PM

Oh man that “it was poorly researched” killed me! Good game.