Although growing a beard requires nothing beyond a Zen-like letting go of the daily shaving ritual, cultivating a proper handlebar requires a level of patience and skill worthy of a bonsai gardener.

From the bushy walrus to a signature handlebar, there's a huge range of moustache styles out there. And picking the right one can seem like a minefield. But don't worry, chaps – as it turns out ...

Fascination with beards and mustaches takes many forms; some people grow them, others are attracted (or repulsed) by them, a few win championships with them, and others write about them at just about ...