Remember that dialogue Tony delivered to the Captain in the Avengers movie? The Captain asked, “what are you without your suit?” Tony replied, “genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist.” No one else could have played Iron Man better than Robert. He impersonated his cerebral dominance in total perfection, pulled off a high-road attitude and rocked the beard. All at the same time.
The first Iron Man movie had come out in 2008 and it was a blast for the Marvel fans. Everything about that movie was great and when people saw the acting and how Tony Stark had a different and a very awesome beard style, they were hooked.
Robert’s a master in the art of playing Tony Stark and he’s got a trendy sense of how to carry facial hair. Check out the ones below. But first, take a look at the FAQs to see if you find the answers you need right away!
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Top 5 Tony Stark Beard Styles to Try in 2024
As a Marvel superhero, Tony has a ton of responsibilities. One of them is to make sure he looks good and inspire others too. That’s why we’ve put together five of his beard styles, and not just that. You also get to know how you could shape your beard the way he does. To know more, read on below.
Anchor Beard and Disconnected Mustache
This one’s a classic. In the comics, you would probably find a mustache or not depending on the issue that you’re flipping through. But we think this one suits the character on screen perfectly.
Why Did the Style Get So Much Attention?
You will remember this from the first Iron Man movie where the style of his beard was his signature. It appeared to be unique and caught the eyes of the audience because of the magnetic personality that the character had portrayed. That personality wouldn’t have made it big without Robert Downey Jr. playing the part just the way it was supposed to be played.
The disconnected mustache steps out of a common fad and is further accentuated by the soul patch. Clean-shaved sides and very slightly extended side burns keep things classy and of course, intelligently appealing – just the way Stark’s meant to pull things off!
This style was originally known as the Van Dyke but Tony had pulled it off so well that eventually, it came to be known as his own – The Tony Stark Beard.
How to Get This Done
The way to get this done is by looking closely at the way the anchor beard has been shaped out. The soul patch and the goatee connect while the anchor remains disconnected from the mustache.
In order to find the right look, you will have to grow a full beard first or a goatee completely connected with the mustache. Then you can shave off the sides and work on the anchor first.
Finally, you can disconnect the mustache and test your look in the mirror. This might take a couple of tries in the beginning to be perfected but once you get the hang of it, it could be the only look you’d like to carry for a while. Especially if you’re an Iron Man fan.
Anchor Beard With Slightly Connected mustache
The anchor beard is certainly Tony’s signature. But he doesn’t carry that around for decades. He makes a few tweaks here and there to keep things trendy and make sure he doesn’t lose his stardom. The anchor beard with a slightly connected mustache seems like a minor change but makes a bigger difference.
What is Different About This One?
The difference here is rather slight but noticeable. The anchor spikes connect only slightly with the mustache but this gives Tony a little more mature look. It makes the audience feel as though he has let the mustache connect a little with the anchor spikes. You can tell the difference if you’ve watched the first movie and then seen this look in the latter ones.
How to Get This Done
If you know how to get the classic one done like we’ve mentioned above, this one should be fairly simple. The only difference that comes in for this one is that you don’t have to disconnect the mustache completely from the anchor spikes.
The one above has a disconnection that can be distinctly seen. For this one, however, you can trim the connection between the anchor spikes and the mustache. This way, it would give a more natural appeal to the slight connection that should remain.
Chin Strap Anchor With Semi-connected Mustache
Chin straps were a major thing in the 2000s. It all started with Elvis Presley even though he had a slightly classic look. That magnetic appearance and a fashion statement led to others following him. In one of Iron Man’s comics, he said Elvis was someone he looked up to. Check out how Tony merged the chin strap with his goatee for a much cooler look.
What Makes This Cooler?
This look was a surprise for the audience in Iron Man 3 since people were expecting a similar beard style after watching the first two Iron Man movies.
For the ones who don’t think this one’s more awesome than the other ones are on a different boat. But if you like chin straps, then you easily take this one as the best of both worlds. You have the anchor, a slight connection which is why we call it semi-connected and a chin strap that’s attached to the anchor.
Chin straps were cooler in the past but if you’re the one for bringing a classic back and merging it with the Iron Man signature, then this could be a fantastic style to pull off.
How to Get This Done
You will definitely have to master the classic in order to pull this one off. So we recommend working firstly on the chin straps.
Grow out your beard and then start with shaving the cheeks and carving out the chin straps. Once that’s out of the way, you can easily manage bringing in the anchor and the semi-connected mustache. Use the trimmer for the slight connection and a razor to perfect the chin straps.
Double-spike Anchor With Mustache
The extended goatee is a slightly tougher look to pull off compared to the disconnected anchor. It actually became popular in the 80s, mostly in Texas. It kept its popularity well into the 2000s. Tony had managed to turn the extended goatee into a modified double-spike anchor that looked even better.
The Slightly Extended Goatee For A New Look
So you’ve seen Tony in a chin strap and you’ve seen Tony without one. But what happens when the style falls somewhere in the middle of the two? Remember Spider-man: Homecoming? The film was released in 2017 and that was where Tony had taken a different approach.
This style has an extended goatee but no chin straps. This gives way for a more modern look while leaving the anchor beard as it is and disconnected from the mustache. The soul patch is always there and so are the spikes from the anchor.
Tony somehow manages to keep the signature look while bringing in slight variations so that it doesn’t get too monotonous. We all know how Iron Man loves experimenting.
How to Get This Done
The tricky part here is the goatee extension. Now you have to shave off the sides while keeping the goatee slightly extended. No chin straps on this one. Perfecting the chin strap could have been a hassle but you won’t have to take that trouble here.
What you do have to do is make sure that the goatee extension gets thinner as it moves towards opposite sides, and eventually forms a pointy look on both sides. Sharp edges and clear-cut lines are what make this beard look appealing.
Gray Double-spike and Mustache
Iron Man looks good even when he’s much older like you’ll find in this look. The gray tone somehow goes really well with the attitude that he pulls off here while having much heavier responsibilities on his shoulders. If you can pull this one off, you’re in luck, but maybe older!
A More Seasoned Tony With a Mature Look
This was seen in the Avengers: End Game. Tony was much more experienced and probably even cooler than ever before. Even though the gray hairs made him look like he’s gotten much older over time, it only affirms the fact that Tony is always awesome, regardless of age!
The gray double spike on the extended goatee gives Tony a superb appearance. It represents style and somehow, a bit of wisdom if we may call it. The most interesting aspect of this style is the way the double spikes have been created in the extended goatee.
How to Get This Done
If you’ve perfected the slightly extended goatee like you’ve seen above, this one should be easy to craft. The only difference that you will find in this one is the gray tone. That is where things can get tricky. You might have to color your beard if it isn’t gray in a way that would help you pull this one off.
Start by shaving the sides but leave the goatee extended and a little thicker. You can work on the double spikes then and finally leave the mustache and the anchor disconnected to make sure the look comes out as perfect.
FAQs
We’ve covered the major styles that Tony had kept. However, you might have a few questions on how to start off with the basics when you’re trying to style your beard. Here are a few answers that you just might find handy.
What is an Anchor Beard?
An anchor beard is a low beard without sideburns. In its appearance, when the beard is viewed from the front of the face, it creates an anchor effect near the chin.
A sleek, trimmed and disconnected mustache is added to bring the Iron Man look.
How Do You Create the Disconnection Between the Mustache and the Anchor?
The right way is to leave a quarter of an inch separation between the beard and the mustache, and this is best done using a trimmer.
Final Thoughts
Tony Stark is an icon in the Marvel universe and Roberty Downey Jr. certainly impersonated his characteristics exceedingly well. That had made way for back-to-back movies with Marvel fans waiting for more.
You might have seen the beard this guy keeps, way before the movies came out. But somehow, it was right after the first movie was released, that the anchor and the disconnected mustache made Tony’s beard famous. It’s tough to tell the exact reasons but one thing’s for sure. It’s a great style to keep.
The anchor and the disconnected mustache is Tony’s signature look. Every time you see it, you know that’s the mark of some real attitude. You could try carrying it as well and see how it goes with your personality. Certainly worth a try!
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