Full disclosure: I can’t grow a beard. I really can’t blame genetics, my grandfather could grow a beard, if my father wished to stay clean shaven he’d have to shave twice daily, even my younger brother can grow and impressive manly beard. And after a long and painful exploration of genetic testing options, I have ruled out the possibility of adoption. Somehow, despite my rich history of whiskers, I am unable to produce decent facial growth. They call this “The Archipelago”.

Oh, I have tried, I have shaved every day for months then abruptly stopped. Nothing. I stopped shaving for a month just to see what I would get. Nothing. I have tried encouraging my cheeks with group sing-along sessions, hoping it would sprout of forest of whiskers. Nothing. Every time it’s the same deal. My facial hair looks like the singed remains of a woodland recently wrecked by wild fires.

But last Friday, while talking with Peter (who could easily grow an impressive beard but chooses not too), I began to sketch some beards. This gave way to some shapes, and now I am happy to announce that I can now mask my deficiencies with the Power of Picnik. You can too! Make sure you check out our collection of beard shapes. Free for the taking.

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