I'm totally biased because I LOVE beards on men. A man with a beard will always get me to swivel my head for another look. I also like the way they feel! I agree with Catty1 and others that he looks younger but quite ordinary without a beard, but the beard gives him character, charm and sex-appeal. (Told you I love beards.) Lucky you, Laura, to have such a good friend. My best friends have almost always been men.