cool mustache styles and styling

Mustaches, or moustaches if you like, were very popular in the 1990s. I remember that my dad and many of my uncles all had a mustache back in those days. After that time the mustache kind of became less popular and you did not see it that much anymore. And that is a shame!

For many younger guys the mustache is the first piece of beard growth they experience and it is something to be proud of. It is one of the first signs of becoming a real man. But how stylish or popular is it to have a (big) mustache nowadays? It can be pretty stylish for sure, but you need to find a mustache style or shape that suits you.

Why wear a mustache in the first place?

For centuries the mustache was very popular and many tough or important men wore mustaches in movies and TV series. It is a sign of masculinity and when you wear it well, it is very stylish as well. Nowadays if you are a young guy and you have a mustache, it is kind of a statement and you are not afraid to stand out of the crowd.

Different mustache styles

There are many different mustache styles, so I will now mention 10 well-known mustache styles, so that you can see which one is best for you. Some mustaches definitely need some time to grow, so be patient in that case.

1. The 'normal' mustache

A regular or normal mustache is a bit like the ones you saw a lot in the 1990s as mentioned before. Many dads and uncles had one back then. The mustache is not too long and it does not grow over your upper lip. It is also not very wide. It is a normal mustache that does not require any styling, but it will still look pretty manly, but perhaps slightly outdated.

2. The Chevron mustache

A Chevron mustache as relatively similar to a normal mustache, but it is longer and wider. In this case it does grow slightly over your upper lip and the Chevron is usually wider. It is a pretty distinctive and old skool mustache style that is maybe not for everyone.

A couple of examples with this type of mustache are Tom Selleck and Ron Swanson. This mustache style suits men that are not afraid to play the alpha male and know how to handle some attention.

3. The horseshoe mustache

A horseshoe mustache is a mustache that grows down until your jawline ans sometimes even over it. It is a very classic style of mustache and you saw it primarily in the 1980s, but since then it is not really that popular anymore.

Hulk Hogan and the character Abraham Ford in The Walking Dead are examples that wore a horseshoe mustache. Perhaps if you play in a metal rockband you can still pull this kind of mustache off, but otherwise it will be difficult to fit this mustache in with your style.

4. The English mustache

The English mustache refers to bygone times even more and it also referred to as the pencil mustache. This is a very classic and old skool style of mustache. It is basically a pencil thin line just above your upper lip. This thin line does not touch your nose, but it might come like half way. It is a very trimmed mustache style that does not stand out a lot, but it does create a certain image.

Prince, Clark Gable and Errol Flynn are celebrities that pulled off an English or pencil mustache in the past. In a lot of cases this style goes along with a very groomed hairstyle that is combed into shape. Often men with this kind of mustache are considered a bit slick or even unreliable.

5. The handlebar mustache

A handlebar mustache is that one were men sometimes have them curl up at the ends. It is a mustache that is pretty wide and full, so that is why you can curl the ends up more easily. The handlebar is not an easy mustache to pull off, because it takes time to grow it and then maintain it.

A few examples of men that frequently had this handlebar mustache were Wyatt Earp, Stalin and Michael Attree. A handlebar mustache look very artsy and intellectual. That is why it is such a classic one.

6. The walrus mustache

I assume I do not have to explain the name for this one. A walrus mustache is a brushy mustache that is full and touches the corners of your mouth. It usually is not a mustache style that suits young men, but for older men it can be a great style when you have a wider face or bigger nose. In some regards you can consider it a shorter version of the horseshoe mustache.

Actor Sam Elliot is probably one of the better examples of this kind of type of mustache. When you have seen the TV show 1883, you will know what I mean. It is definitely not the most modern type of mustache and not everyone will think it looks the best, but Sam Elliot shows that for some men the walrus mustache could be something to think about.

7. Zappa Mustache

Yes, the Frank Zappa mustache is a separate category. This mustache, made famous by the American composer and musician with the same name, stands out because of a full mustache combined with a pretty large 'soul patch', that piece of beard directly under your lower lip. It is a little bit a so-called pornstache but with a big bush right under your lower lip.

Johnny Depp wore slightly less extreme versions of the Zappa mustache in the past. It will suit you when you want to look artsy or slightly mysterious.

8. Anchor beard

Considering I mentioned the soul patch in the mustache style above, I do have to mention the anchor beard as well. Technically it might be more of a beard than a mustache, but still. It means you have a small mustache, some hair under your lower lip and some on your chin. The mustache is not connected to your beard, because that would be called a ring beard.

Some men that occasionally have anchor beards are Johnny Depp again, but also Orlando Bloom or Robert Downey Jr. It is perhaps not the most stylish mustache, but it is a great option when you cannot grow a full beard (yet).

9. Fu Manchu mustache

Fu Manchu is a fictive character in the books of Sax Rohmer. It is a classic villain with a distinctive mustache. This mustache style looks very similar to the horseshoe mustache, but it is more trimmed and it will never grow over the jawline. Especially in Asian TV shows and movies you see that primarily bad guys have this Fu Manchu mustache. So, you have been warned if you want to go for this mustache style.

10. Police mustache

A police mustache is relatively short and very trimmed. We all know the big police mustache, but that is more of a caricature than it is realistic. In this case I am talking about a very groomed mustache that shows a lot of authority.

When a cop is pulling you over and he has this kind of police mustache, you know for sure you are going to be fined. This mustache style is usually not combined with any other type of beard. The police mustache is popular with men in important jobs that want to look important. That is also why you see this style more often in the military.

How to style and shape your mustache?

When you know which mustache style suits you best, you need totake good care of it. You can use a beard oil to hydrate your mustache and the skin underneath, but you can also use a beard balm or mustache wax when you want to shape and style your mustache. A little bit of wax or balm is usually needed if you want to achieve this handlebar mustache or other style that requires some styling.

In the Moquer shop you can find many products for your mustache and beard, because it is important to look sharp and stylish. Everyone that is meeting you will definitely notice your mustache as one of the first things about you (if you have one), so you better look the part. You can also use a comb to shape and style your mustache in combination with some beard balm or mustache wax. Enjoy that stache!

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