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pogonophile  [ puh-gon-uh-fahyl ]

noun

a person who likes beards:

Whether you’re a pogonophile yourself or just too lazy to shave, you’ll agree a lustrous covering of facial hair is pretty impressive.

First recorded in 1960–65; from French, equivalent to Greek pṓgōn “beard” + -o- ( def ) + -phile ( def )

Whiskers Welcome:
Our 2026 Facial Hair Competition

We use our facial hair for good.

We are a registered Society of BC, and like facial hair clubs across the world,

we raise money for charity through events like our annual facial hair competition

Upcoming Events

  • Fri, May 15
    Strange Fellows Brewing
    May 15, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Strange Fellows Brewing, 1345 Clark Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3K9, Canada
    Mingle with furry faced friends before tomorrow's comp
  • Sat, May 16
    Hero's Welcome
    May 16, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PDT
    Hero's Welcome, 3917 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3, Canada
    The VanFHC's 11th annual Charity Facial Hair Competition, benefitting Street Thug Barbers https://www.facebook.com/streetthugbarbers/
  • May 17, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Chaise, 4444 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R2, Canada
    Brunch with beardos!
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