Great competition.

Unfortunately, I will not shave this beard off. Reasons:

-lets me instinctively know where the nearest mountain is
-fits on my face
-filters the air of toxins, pollution and stray food
-science has shown that beards rarely sleep
-beards are almost completely immune to sarcasm
-quadruples handsomeness
-dramatically increases my wood-chopping abilities
-natural bear-repellent when camping or wandering in the woods
-acts as a homing beacon, attracting the jealousy and admiration of the beardless

I will post a picture of my beard at the end of Movember though.

BTW, do you also support Don't Shave December, Manuary, Hairy February and Baard Maart?