I have had a goatee beard for a while. It was basically my protest at having to look so prim and proper for school for 13 years.
I like my goatee, but it is a lot of hassle, like with drinking. Mine varies in length (from really trim, to about to 2-3" like it is now) depending on work commitment etc, but I need a goatee, because I have this very big round face, and having a bit of dark hair on my chin hides it well and gives my face some balance. I find it a bit hit-and-miss with women. Some like facial hair, some don't. I have found that some women like to stroke it for novelty, but it doesn't have huge commercial appeal. I do love playing with though. When I cut it short, I do miss stroking it. The trouble is with that, when I stroke it, it weakens the hair and pulls a lot out
