When it comes to a mustache, well, that comes in all shapes and sizes.
The “pencil” mustache is a subtle, yet impactful element of personal style.
What Is a Pencil Mustache?
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It is meant to look as if it was drawn on, hence the term, pencil.
A true pencil mustache is classified as being less than one inch in thickness and neatly trimmed to style.
Is the Pencil Mustache Right for You?
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Then take the straight razor and gently work your way down toward your lip with brief, even strokes.
Apply in fine, subtle strokes to build color beneath the hair so it looks natural.
After all, the key to getting a pencil mustache right is confidence.
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Also, dont be afraid to experiment.
Our Favorite Celebrity Pencil Mustaches
Little Richard
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This is the OG thin mustache.
The perfect balance of tooty and fruity, Little Richard embodies the more dapper side of the pencil mustache.
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He also has a little bit of a bleedout around his mustache.
Go easy on the pencil!
The Weeknd
Could The Weekndbeany more innovative?
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Will Smith
Will Smith is all about the straight lines and sharp corners for this high-maintenance look.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Rhys Meyers’s pencil mustache is a bit wide, but still nicely manicured.
Without them, his dark eyebrows would stand out too much in contrast to his high fade.
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However, this is pretty common among men and is nothing to be ashamed of.
Not everybody grows a full beard and Nicks choice of thin mustache only helps to accentuate his classic smile.
Here, he wears a salt-and-pepper thin mustache that extends past his lips and connects to a goatee.
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Montgomery’s pencil ‘stache and suave, debonair hairstyle is a look Clark Gable would approve of.
There are many different ways you’re able to thicken facial hair.
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