Galileo Galilei, oft considered the “father of modern beardology”, was a Tuscan physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the scientific beard revolution — you know, the one where all great scientists henceforth wore wicked awesome beards.
This generous serving of beardage hints at a cleaving beyond the chin but remains intact. With its rich texture — notably the rolling soft curls of ecru and mother of pearl — Galilei is an obvious model for grooming technique. But the secret here is simply the regular massaging of the chin (likely when waxing astronomical and supporting heliocetrism) aptly applied throughout a lifetime.
Unfortunately, during his lifetime, Galilei garnered little respect from the Catholic Church and was sentenced to house arrest. Fortunately, however, Galilei kept his out-of-this-world beard.
Today’s lesson: The sun never sets on a good beard.
