World Beard Month: well-provisioned beard

Whatever mother may have told you, a magnificent beard does not happen simply by chance dear chums! 

Indeed, it is the happy consequence of good habits, sound judgement and simply impeccable provisions.  

And as World Beard Day looms large, swiftly pursued by wild winds, sudden squalls and the first blast of central heating, now is a most opportune time to take stock of one’s gentlemanly grooming supplies. 

But what, precisely, does a well-provisioned beard require? 

OIL: THE DAILY RITUAL 

Beard Oil gets right down under the facial foliage, where good grooming truly begins. Worked through the beard and into the skin beneath, it helps moisturise, soften and condition without adding hold.  

Particularly useful for shorter beards and dry skin, it is also one of the great sensory pleasures of the gentleman’s morning ritual. Warm a few drops between the palms, breathe in the glory of your preferred fragrance and proceed with your day looking devastatingly handsome.  

With eight Captain Fawcett fragrances to explore, plus handy travel sizes, there is ample opportunity to follow one’s nose beyond the beaten path… 

BALM: WHEN ORDER IS CALLED FOR 

Suffice to say, there are mornings when one’s whiskers appear to go completely bananas!

Beard Balm combines conditioning with light-to-medium hold, helping tame flyaways, add shape and persuade longer or dreadfully unruly beards into a more accommodating arrangement. 

The richer, creamier texture brings together nourishing oils with Shea Butter and Candelilla Wax for added structure. 

And with seven Signature Series fragrances, Captain Fawcett’s Beard Balms offer another most excellent excuse to vary one’s grooming cabinet according to mood, season or destination. 

BUTTER: THE RICHER PROPOSITION 

There are occasions when the beard cries out for something rather more indulgent. 

Beard Butter delivers rich, luxurious conditioning, helping soften and nourish whiskers when they are feeling particularly dry, coarse or weather-beaten. Behold a deeper comfort for the beard, especially welcome as colder weather whistles in.  

There are two Beard Butters to choose from. The Captain’s own ‘Expedition Reserve’ and ‘Bianco Classico’, created with white and silver beards particularly in mind. A magnificently mature mane, a crisp morning, a touch of frost upon the whiskers, simply splendid stuff, what? 

TAKING IT ON THE CHIN. OIL, BALM OR BUTTER? 

The answer, of course, depends upon the beard. 

• Choose Beard Oil for lightweight daily nourishment. 

• Reach for Beard Balm when conditioning requires a little control. 

• Bring out the Beard Butter when richer conditioning is in order. 

Or keep all three within reach and choose according to what beard, weather and occasion demand. 

After all, grooming may be a daily discipline, but there is no earthly reason it should be dull.  

And as for fragrance, that changes the character of the ritual entirely: a trusted favourite one day, something less familiar the next. Sheer olfactory opulence! Marvellous!  

The beard thrives on ritual. The senses delight in discovery. 

And World Beard Month is indubitably a fine occasion for both. 

All Hail the Hirsute