Eric Brooks, of Fort Collins, Colo., is known for his wacky whiskers. — -- Eric Brooks is known for his luscious locks —- of facial hair. His bold beards have gone viral for obvious reasons. But ...

More and more men seem to be putting down the razor and letting their whiskers grow. Our critic examines the history of the trend and what it might mean. By Vanessa Friedman These days, between the ...