The Early Faceshelf

Years before Chester A. Arthur, this gentleman was, as the kids say, "rockin'" this fantastic faceshelf. Although his egregious off-centeredness suggests The Shameful Tintypist has struck once more.

Monday Morning Amazing

One of the most fabulous faceshelves I have ever discovered! What wit, wealth and women this gentleman must have enjoyed!

Our 100th Post

One hundred posts, one hundred ways to enjoy the legacy of the mighty mustache.

Behold, the ferocious Faceshelf!


Tremble before the fabulous Facespanner!


And gasp in awe at the incredible Imperial!


Have a Happy October 13th, or as it shall be known from this day forward:

Nineteenth Century Mustache Day!

The Tipping Point

There is a dangerous time in the lifespan of a mustache, where experimentation can tip over into madness. Once a man knows the unctuous feel of the mustache riding confidently under his nose; once he understands the power he wields over women, small animals, and the bare-lipped; once he succumbs to its seduction... he could be tempted. Oh, it will start innocently enough: a modest sideburn here, a cautious attempt to increase his sideburn flare ratio there, maybe even the difficult full-blown faceshelf... but, eventually the chin will call to him, luring him into the trap of scruffy beardism! Beware, kind gentlemen, beware!

The Stand-In

Supporting documents acquired at the same time as this image purport to prove that this gentleman worked as a stand-in for President Arthur to thwart assassination plots.

MSC: Mustache-Sideburn Connection

The most amazing faceshelf I've ever seen. It should be held up as shining example of perfection for the feckless youths of today.