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The Definitive Guide To History's Best Beards & How

To Grow Them!

Undecided on how best to groom your fledgling beard? Looking for a style that sets you apart from the
pack?

Although it may seem the ubiquitousness of facial hair is a modern phenomenon, for centuries now noblemen
have been indulging themselves in men's grooming.

So much can be learned from the bastions of beards that came before us...

Indeed, what better way to find inspiration for a new look than by studying the best beards of yesteryear?

Whether you're interested in growing a short, medium or long length beard, Percy's Ultimate Styling Guide will
help you at each stage of your bearded journey, preparing you for your next follicular adventure.

What You'll Need

Time, patience & fearlessness!

Face & Stubble Moisturiser to help with itchiness!

Growth Time

3 to 4 weeks

Named after the famous mountaineer, The Edmund is the lazy mans beard, and is probably the best place to
start if you've never grown one before. By growing your beard for 3-4 weeks without any intervention, you’ll
begin to learn a lot about your facial hair… areas where it's thicker, whether it grows straight or not, or how
high up your face your beard is growing. This style doesn’t require any kit or styling – just a little time.

Put yourself in Edmund Hillary’s shoes (or climbing boots) and imagine you're half way up Everest without
access to a razor, shaving cream or even a mirror! Wait 3-4 weeks, then get to work deciding upon how you’re
going to contour your beard. Or, if you like the slightly scruffy look, leave it as it is.

During the first few weeks as your stubble grows longer you may experience the dreaded beard itch. Using a
small amount of our Face & Stubble Moisturiser and Face & Stubble Wash will help combat this and keep your
face feeling fresh and protected against the elements!

What You'll Need

Beard Trimmer

Signature Beard Conditioning Oil

Growth Time

3 to 4 weeks

The Clint is essentially the better-kept Edmund. Once you’ve grown your facial hair out for 3-4 weeks its time to
take your beard into your own hands and nurture it a little bit. The aim is to tidy up the hair to make it look
uniform – the same length all around your face.

For this look, go for a length of 5mm. You’ll need to trim your beard about once a week. Applying a pump or
two of Signature Beard Conditioning Oil after trimming will help keep it soft, tamed and fragrant.

What You'll Need

Beard Trimmer

Beard Comb/Razor with a straight edge for contouring

Gentleman's Styling Wax

Beard Oil

Hair Comb

Growth Time

3 to 4 weeks

Named after the most famous Paul in Hollywood, the Newman is an even tidier version of the Clint and is, in our
opinion, the ultimate short beard.

Paul Newman wasn’t famed for his beard, and for most of his life he didn’t even have one, but when he did he
rocked it.

To achieve The Newman you need to uniformly trim your beard to between 5-6mm each week. Get rid of the
neck beard altogether. Keep your cheeks tidy, and beard line straight and neat using your beard trimmer and
the flat side of your beard comb, or a straight razor.

Use our Gentleman's Styling Wax for styling your beard and slicking back your hair as well as some Beard
Conditioning Oil to add a little shine and conditioning!

What You'll Need

Beard Trimmer

Beard Comb

Beard & Moustache Scissors

Beard Balm

Growth Time

7 to 8 weeks

The Young Walt is what The Newman can become with more time, added care and a good dose of optimism.

Whilst keeping your neck hair shaved, and your beard line neat and tidy, you’ll want to grow out your beard.

Using a pair of Beard Scissors, craft your beard so that it extends outwards from your chin in a rounded point.
Use Beard Balm to add some light control and shape to your beard. Comb regularly!

What You'll Need

Beard Trimmer

Beard Comb

Straight Razor

Gentleman's Styling Wax

Matt Clay

Growth Time

7 to 8 weeks

It's easiest to achieve this look if you’ve spent the last 4 weeks growing out your beard Edmund style. From
there, you’ll want to shave off your neck hair, moustache and soul patch - and keep these clean shaven.

Again, use a beard trimmer with a comb, or a straight razor to achieve the lines around the outline of the beard
that go from the sideburns and follow the jawline round to the chin.

Add a bit of volume to this look by puffing the hair outwards using your hand or comb.

If you want to go full Lincoln, Matt Clay works well on loose, unruly presidential style hair, while
our Gentleman's Styling Wax will keep your beard uniform and in check.

What You'll Need

Beard Trimmer

Beard Scissors

Beard Comb

Moustache Wax

Hair Comb

Pomade

Beard Balm

Growth Time

Up to 12 weeks for good moustache length

You certainly can't shake hands with a clenched fist - nor can you style your beard!

Not a lot of men are daring enough to attempt the King George, but for those that are, follow these steps…

The King George is all about letting your moustache grow out while keeping your beard neat and tidy. This is
the longest part of the process.

Like the Young Walt, trim your beard periodically in a uniform fashion. Keep the sides of your beard thin, and
let the beard grow naturally downwards and out from your chin. Style your short beard with Beard Balm and a
Beard Comb.

Don’t trim your moustache however… let this continue to grow out. Start to mould and train your moustache
hair – create a middle parting with a beard comb and get into the habit of combing each half towards your
cheeks. Use a small amount of Moustache Wax to aid you in this.

Top tip: Refrain from cutting the hairs towards the bottom of your upper lip (that are encroaching onto the lip).
Instead, continue combing these hairs outwards towards your cheeks and use wax to keep them in place.

Complete your look with a slick back centre parting, using our Pomade & Hair Comb.