There comes a pivotal point in most guys' lives where they have to decide - what am I going to do about my facial hair?

This typically happens after the whole Peter Brady voice squeaking and "hair where there was no hair before" embarrassments.

When it comes down to it, you're a clean-shaven guy, beard guy, or goatee guy, right?

But whatever happened to mustache guy?

If the 70s and 80s are any indication, the 'stache has seen better days, a time when it was revered as a status symbol. Men where proud to wear the mustache then.

These days mustaches are worn for comedic effect, or, if it's an episode of "Law and Order" as an indicator that you're a degenerate who owns a black van.

But the mustache is quietly and slowly making a comeback.

Of course we've already been over the important work being done at the American Mustache Institute.

More recently The world beard and mustache championships were held, and Team USA walked away with a win.

Across the pond the British have been up to their own charitable mustaching for a few years with Tacheback, which also raises money for what they call "male cancer."

Also, apparently someone made a documentary about the brave young men who are trying to bring about a resurgence of the mustache, "The Glorious Mustache Challenge."

Which all brings me to my point: I am growing a mustache.

To clarify, I am growing a mustache for charity. A buddy of mine convinced me to take part in The Great 'Stache Off, a two-month contest to raise money for testicular cancer research.

While I have not had any personal experience with testicular cancer, the prospect of it (along with prostate cancer) is something most men have somewhere in the back of their mind.

But more important than helping a good cause, I enjoy a good 'stache. So from now until the end of October I'm growin' it out, humbly asking people for donations and at least trying to talk about testicular cancer.

What does this have to do with all of you?

Simple - I need to decide on what type of 'stache to aim for. There's a lot of types out there, and I do have my favorites, but I thought I'd throw this open to you, the bloggin' audience, and see what happens.

Below you'll find a poll with a few mustache types in the running. They include classic and current styles. Voting closes a week from today. Vote early, vote often.

And if you've got any other suggestions for 'stache fashion, or thoughts on the mustache's place in American culture, make sure to get in on the comments. To get more information on the contest, my competition, the rules and testicular cancer research, go to The 'Stache Off source.

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