I don't currently have facial hair, which I've explained elsewhere, however I do have a dozen or so bow ties I enjoy wearing from time to time. Granted, ties look pretty over-dressed most places these days, so I have to decide to look out of place or be attending some event that permits them. I remember situations when no-tie invited scorn. So I'll wear the bow ties for guys who don't, and you guys can wear the facial hair. Community effort.
When I did have facial hair, I found it required almost as much time as shaving to keep it looking good, at least in my case. A smoking buddy hasn't shaved in years.
brad looks like a man who just had a very successful cane harvest.