Dan Kiesecker has been growing his beard since he was 17 years old, or about five years.

To maintain his beard, he trims it, uses moustache wax, and used to use a straight razor, but currently uses a double-sided safety razor (which he buys on Amazon) because they are cheaper than disposable razors.

“For me, beards are a cultural thing, not a trend,” said Kiesecker. “Self-expression is the ultimate goal.”

Kiesecker is currently in the Orsothetics program, and will be graduating in the spring.

He is President of the Alliance Club, and is excited about Spokane Pride this June. The club will be in the parade with Skitch.

He also makes art out of recycled gargbage in his spair time.

“I think it’s important to be proud of your appearance and sculpt it into whatever you desire,” said Kiesecker.

Though Kiesecker takes pride in his beard, he doesn’t read too much into it.

“Sometimes a beard is just a beard,” said Kiesecker.