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Moustaches; much maligned, misunderstoodand marginalised. Not since the likes of Magnum P.I., has the moustache been able to tickle a ladies fancy. The moustache’s sad decline hit rock bottom when it was satirized in pop media with the likes of Ned Flanders and Ron Burgandy sporting luscious fuzzies. Behold; the moustache is BACK and getting love from everyone except the Amish.

It’s not surprising that the moustache should make a comeback; it does seem to be the mark of remarkable men. I mean, think about it; would Nietzsche ever have held sway had he not had such a plush caterpillar of a moustache? Would Hitler have looked half as maniacal without the overgrown nose hairs? Would we have swooned so had Jimmy Hendrix not sported his definitive Fu Manchu?

Nietzche

Not only the stuff of dictators (Stain, Hitler, Mugabe, Lord Kitchener); the moustache has become, once again, the hallmark of the ubermensch. The fullness and length, even the style speaks volumes of the man who sports it. If you are considering a moustache of your own, then you need to consult the pros.

 Lord Kitchener

Jon Chattman and Rich Tarantino in their book “Sweet ‘Stache: 50 Badass Moustaches and the Faces Who Sport Them,” rate moustaches according to a gruelling list of criteria and they awarded their only perfect 10 to Sam Elliot, quintessential cowboy whose ‘stache was the highlight of my Big Lebowski experience.

Sam Elliot

Moustaches are not for everyone. If you have sparse and patchy facial hair; it’s best to skip it, even if all the cool kids are doing it (I’m talking to you, McLovin!) If you are man enough, then careful consideration must be given to style and length. There are many wonderful looks to choose from.

The Fu Manchu      Handlebar    The Dali        The Walrus        The Toothbrush

If you are considering a moustache, why not wait until Movember? Movember is a moustache movement; a kind of guerrilla facial warfare, if you will. It started in a pub (naturally,) in Melbourne in 2003 as an excuse to bring back the moustache. Participating ‘MoBros’ start the month of November clean shaven, they begin to cultivate their moustaches. As progress is made, MoBros use the increased attention and/or ridicule to raise funds for prostate cancer. MoBros get donations from family and friends (to date $47 Million) which go to the Prostate Cancer and Lance Armstrong foundations. The event culminates in flash parties around the globe where MoBros complete for the coveted ‘Man of Movember’ prize. www.movember.com