The walrus moustache is characterized by whiskers that are thick, bushy, and drop over the mouth. The style resembles the whiskers of a walrus, hence the name.[1][2][3]
Reportedly an ethnic trait of Celts and Gauls, the walrus moustache enjoyed immense popularity among men in the latter part of the 19th and early years of the 20th centuries. Gentlemen ranging from scientists to philosophers to politicians often favored the rugged look that the style created.
After falling out of favor in the 1920s it enjoyed a temporary resurgence during the youth counterculture revolution of the 1960s.
Styles
In some instances, the facial hair of the walrus moustache not only drops over the mouth but also extends downward at each corner. The hairline may wrap around the cheeks and connect to sideburns the same thickness, as worn by the man they are named for, Ambrose Burnside.
^Martin, Chris (1 June 2013). A Gentleman's Guide to Beard & Moustache Management. History Press. pp. 22–. ISBN978-0-7509-5238-5. Delivering exactly what it says on the tin, the Walrus is characterised by a thick, bushy growth of long whiskers that droop over the mouth to give the wearer the appearance of a docile walrus. Once thought to promote good health by shielding ...
^Wilkinson, Dick (11 January 2013). Concise Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors. Routledge. pp. 223–. ISBN978-1-134-08529-3. Walrus moustache [1918]. A thick bushy one overhanging the lips ...
^Edwards, Lucien (25 March 2011). The Moustache Grower's Guide. Chronicle Books. pp. 48–. ISBN978-1-4521-0554-3. As it grows, the Walrus will creep farther down your face as well as to the sides. Use trimming scissors whenever ... The thick and bushy Walrus presents an open palette for creative moustache artists. Use a pair of moustache scissors to trim ...
^Cutler, Tom (4 May 2011). "Manly Facial Hair: 11 Different Types Of Mustaches". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
^"How To Choose a Mustache For Styling Super Powers". Shaver Advice. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
External links
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March 20, 2023
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