Gentleman Jack

      This is a progressive instructional guide on how to evolve one type of moustache into another increasingly refined type. The final product can be seen here on the right side of the screen and I call it the "Gentleman Jack" because it demands respect and radiates class from all who may dare approach the wearer. Often referred to as the "handlebar," I chose a more descriptive name in reference to the superior quality whiskey brewed by the famed Jack Daniels Distillery. As you may recall, my last facial display was the "Cowboy Dan" and so that is the moustache that I have started this transformation from. The before photo of me sporting this mature beauty is just below. Take a gander and don't be worried if it takes you more than a few minutes to soak in its gloriousness. I don't blame you. I find myself fixated every time I spy myself in the mirror wearing one of those babies.

     Now that you're ready to continue, lets start with the necessary supplies to morph that rough and ready face into a sophisticated dream-boat. Here I have taken a photo of the used supplies in this transformation.




 1) Shaving cream. Soap works as well, but the thicker the 'stache the tougher it becomes to fight through it, so for this mangy moustache, I used some good ole fashioned Barbasol.
2) Razor. This piece is critical to achieve a successful final product. I'll explain why later.
3) Pomade. Needed after the shaving to shape the hairs into spiraling vortexes of perfection.

     Now that we have the basics, I'll run you through the process. First, make sure the hairs on your moustache are sufficiently long enough to accommodate a proper curl on the end. I did this by growing out my previous moustache and curling the ends whenever possible to encourage rapid growth on the corners. Once satisfied with the achievable curl on the ends, time to start shaping. Basically, I began by shaving the flavor saver/ taint brush/ soul patch (whatever you want to call it) entirely off. In my opinion, this style looks the best on its own, but if you insist on the lower lip loving, a small, well-kept, upside down triangle is a popular accessory to the "Gentleman Jack" 'stache.
     Next, I shaved the shoulders off of the "Cowboy Dan" so as to leave only the upper lip hair, and the hair in the corners of the mouth to do the curling. Once my entire face was cleared of any excess hair, I began the curling procedure. Begin by taking a generous amount of pomade into your fingers, and rubbing in thoroughly through the entire moustache. This will enable you to properly style the entire length as well as the curled handlebars on the end. Once the main moustache is shaped appropriately, take your pointer and thumb finger on each hand and begin curling the tips of the moustache upwards on each respective side. It might take a few tries to get it just right. Don't be discouraged, remember that practice makes perfect even in the moustache styling business. I hope you enjoyed this new addition to the blog. Remember to keep styling.
Yours truly,

Moustache McGowan
 

Cowboy Dan

     Welcome to my blog. I am Moustache McGowan and I intend on taking you on an amazing journey through the underexplored realm of facial hair and all of its truely exciting possibilities. I hope you enjoy the blog enough to return from time to time to experience whats new and old in facial hair offerings.
     This is my first post and I intend on documenting the entire process of creating each individual facial artwork from now on, but because this particular configuration already exists on my face, I wanted to share it with you all. Im calling this the "Cowboy Dan." Not only because I look dashing in western wear, but because I mostly picture this moustache on middle-aged white males driving overly-used mid 1980's chevy pickup trucks across a dusty ranch road or somewhere in the back woods where city folk imagine cowboys live.
     I started by growing out a full beard untill the length was enough that facial design would turn out prominent enough for a really manly exposition. It took me about one month, but don't feel bad if it takes you a bit longer. What is important is that you enjoy the process of making beautiful man art on your face for all the world to see. After my beard was of appropriate length, I began by using an electric razor and trimming the areas of my face that I knew would not be a part of the final product. After most of the scraps had been trimmed down, I took to a standard razor to trim up the areas that I felt needed to go. Once this was complete, I threw on some western wear I had in my closet and hit the town. You would be amazed at the positive feedback I have recieved about this facial art so far.
     Just to add a few suggestions when planning your own facial hair bonanza. Have some inspiration in mind. Its O.K. to use something that you might have seen in a photo or out on the street and try to recreate it. As you become better versed in the capabilities of your razor and your face, better creations will come to mind. It's important to keep trying new things and not just give up and clean shave altogether. Remember, there are no such things as mistakes, only happy accidents. My personal inspiration for this piece was Val Kilmer's role in the movie "Tombstone." Obviously I have added my own flair to the final product, but this is a great example of how to be creative with your own works. Don't let the man keep you down and keep rocking that facial hair. Its a lost art we should strive to keep alive. Until next time, this is Moustache McGowan signing off.