Growing A Handlebar Moustache

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by youngunn, Dec 9, 2014.

  1. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    Awe man bring it back!
     
  2. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Kevin, you never told us you were related to Tony Orlando!

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  3. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps


    ^ Trust me... I have a moustache. ;)
     
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  4. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Would you believe that the resemblance to Tony Orlando never dawned on me? :D:D:D
     
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  5. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Not even when you got those complimentary tickets to Dawn's New Ragtime Follies? :p
     
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  6. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    Dang straight lol
     
  7. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    A small moustache comb helps with the yukkies. I've had a 'stache for as long as I can remember. As for trimming it; my barber does it for me.
     
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  8. Spit_Fire

    Spit_Fire Well-Known Member

    It's been said some already but I found with beard growing in general, that it's best to grow then shape. Also the comb straight down, and trim the bottom is best for the classic, "Bert Reynolds" 'stache. Basically the longest hair should be at the top. Though you could trim on top, under the nose.
     
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  9. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Speaking of mustaches, my youngest son & I are having a competition on growing a handlebar.
    I just started growing my 'stache back on Nov 1, so he's a several months ahead.
    I'll need to check in with Steve (@swarden43 ) on some tips.
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  10. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    I'm growing a petite Handlebar.
     
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  11. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    I don't doubt for a moment that the result on my upper lip will nothing like the one on the Czar Nicolas' lip in the photo.
    Mine will no doubt be une petite mustache grise!
     
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  12. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    I have no idea what mine will end up looking like. But.... I am going for something like these.

    MINUS the beard.

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  13. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    And this guy's whole retro look is awesome. Hair and stache.

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    But I'd never pull off an epic Handlebar like that.
     
  14. Troy M

    Troy M Prep: Mephitis mephitis musk

    <---------------- that one was at about 6 weeks. I tend to keep mine longer, carry a handkerchief and comb to get the crumbs out of it. I've never tried a handlebar mustache.
     
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  15. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    I'm going on 3 and a half weeks now and it's starting to catch foods. I had cinnamon rolls today and the glaze got in there and made a real mess. Lol...
     
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  16. Troy M

    Troy M Prep: Mephitis mephitis musk

    That just saves the sweetness of the cinnamon roll for later;)
     
  17. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    DO NOT TRIM. You'll go through what I call the Geraldo stage where it's going to look ratty, but let it go. Really you can start at that time with some moustache wax to start training it and keep it somewhat under control. On rare occasions I will trim the ends; seems one side grows ever so slightly faster than the other.
     
  18. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Who needs moustache wax when you've got Cinnabon? :D
     
  19. FatherofSquirrel

    FatherofSquirrel A right jolly old elf

    Alas, I doubt I could grow a mustache. Sides, SWMBO likes me smooth faced.
     
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  20. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    We did a western theme murder mystery dinner for Halloween, so the wife let me forgo the circle beard for the occasion. This was as close as I could get to handle bars in the 2 weeks notice I had.
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