Birthday Beard-Off Update

It's been ten days of hard beard-growing. WebsterGotts have been straining their faces and eating their crusts, all razors have been chucked and chin shampoo has been poured, with stunning results.





As you can see from these images, beard-growing is not all fun and games. The pitfalls of biscuit crumbs and the horrors of cappuccino froth are plain to see. This is ok for Webster who can rely on the support of a long-term partner, but Gotts is aware that he will have to scrap all romantic notions for the next few months.

RULES

Remember, this is not a race, but a test of endurance. However, gentlemanly admiration will be awarded for style, shape, colour and bushiness. There are some rules to this competition.

1a. There will be absolutely no trimming of the beard area.
b. Modest trimming of the moustache area is permitted, but this may detract from the overall effect.
c. Trimming of the neck area is permitted, perhaps necessary to retain a job and home. However, trimming must not pass the upper jawline mark.





2a. The contest must continue until one of the contestants buckles and shaves.
b. There will be a stiff penalty for the offending shaver, to be decided in time.
c. Less serious penalties will be dished out for illegal or excessive trimming.

3a. Photographs must be taken each week to document the beardy progress.
b. Compliments and condemnations must be noted and reported on the blog.
c. Followers of the blog may offer encourage, support, praise and ideas for punishments, by clicking on the 'comments' link.

WebsterGotts believe that growing strong facial hair will strengthen their artistic appearance and recognition. All the best artists have great facial hair. Fact.