Unfortunately, I have learned just a few days too late of the World Beard and Moustache Championships that were held in Berlin on Saturday. The Gallery of Contestants and Champions is really quite impressive. London 2007 or bust!

One of my favorites from the last competition in 2003 is Stefan Gölz, pictured right, in the Partial beard, freestyle category. And then there is this handsome chap, who apparently defies description even among his bearded peers.

The page of Beard and Moustache Categories is truly a valuable grooming and taxonomic resource. Finally, an authoritative definition of the handlebar moustache!