The Rise of The Pencil Thin Mustache

Is the pencil-thin mustache a bold fashion statement—or just a last resort for guys who can’t grow a real one?In this razor-sharp and laugh-out-loud episode of The Ben and Skin Show, hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive deep into the curious resurgence of the pencil-thin mustache. What starts as a casual observation quickly spirals into a hilarious, insightful, and occasionally absurd exploration of facial hair trends, generational grooming gaps, and the psychology behind the stache.The “Playboy Stash” vs. the “Porn Stash” KT reads from a GQ article that dubs the pencil-thin look the “Playboy stash”—a sleeker, more curated evolution of the classic Tom Selleck broom. As the lone female voice of reason, Krystina weighs in: “I’ve never liked the mustache. Mike knows to avoid it unless it’s for a bit.” Her honesty cuts through the fuzz.Whether you’re rocking a full beard, a baby face, or a barely-there stache, this episode is a hilarious and oddly insightful look at what your facial hair says about you. Come for the laughs, stay for the mustache metaphysics.