After months of exhausting hard work, I’m thrilled to announce the definitive men’s guide to beard styles and facial hair types is finally finished!

From the classic clean shaven look to the traditional full beard and everything else in between, you’ll find an outrageous number of options to explore below. Of course, you’ll also pick up some cool historical knowledge about each look while digging in too.

Not to mention, a better idea of what style will suit you and your face shape best. With that said, let’s get started with the chart below.

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1. A La Souvarov

The original look: A rather unusual combination of sideburns connecting with the mustache. Sideburns run downwards below the mouth (½ inch) before curving back upwards to the meet the mustache.

The original classic features a petite, sharply trimmed mustache paired with sharp corners around the mouth. Needless to say, it’s ideal for males who have less than desirable facial hair growth.

The second variation of this style features the more popular look that includes a fatter mustache. Aside from being named after Alexander Suvorov, a famous Russian General, many gentlemen find this beard style to be quite similar to the Franz Josef; though, significantly more curvy.

2. Anchor

The original look: If the name wasn’t obvious enough, this beard style resembles a ship’s anchor. In the simplest terms it’s a pointed beard that traces the jawline with an added mustache.

It starts with facial hair extending along the jawline and is finished with a styled point at the bottom. The classic style bears no sideburns, and places a strong emphasis on defining the jawline and chin. It’s a good reason why this beard style comes highly recommend for gentlemen with oblong and square faces.