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A Battle Of The Beards

Fan-tache-tic: Proudly whiskered gents gather for Brussels’ battle of the beards

There can be few more obvious expressions of distinguished masculinity than a full, furry moustache.

These remarkable examples of facial topiary were pictured at a competition for best moustache in Brussels, Belgium.

Proudly whiskered gentleman from all over the region for the event, which was won by a man identified only as Jef.

His gravity defying facial follicles stretched the usual definition of moustache, incorporating as it did much of the beard from his cheeks as well.

A Battle Of The Beards

The golden moustache: Jef holds up his trophy after winning the competition for the best moustache of Brussels during a contest in central Brussels earlier today

A Battle Of The Beards


Proud: Jef smiles as a competition organiser pins on his champion’s pin after he is named the winner

A Battle Of The Beards

Hairy heroes: This combination photo shows some of the best moustaches of the day at the event

A Battle Of The Beards

Runner up: A participant poses for the camera

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