At a glance
- The idea: the mustache sets the goatee’s personality
- Dapper / rugged / showman: pencil, chevron, waxed handlebar
- Compact option: a short goatee and neatly trimmed mustache
A mustache changes a goatee’s entire personality: a pencil line turns it dapper, a chevron makes it rugged, and a waxed handlebar takes the whole thing into showman territory.
Mixing the two zones is the fastest way to make a common style feel like your own. Here are 14 mustache and goatee combinations that upgrade your face.
Find what suits you: browse all beard styles, mustache styles, or the trimming guide.
Short Connected Mustache and Goatee
This connected goatee frames the mouth with a short mustache and a rounded chin section. The two join near the mouth corners, creating a small circle beard.
The scruff around it passes for a true five o’clock shadow, which keeps the style looking natural instead of overly styled. Use a detail trimmer to maintain the outer edges every 3 to 4 days, and try not to carve the cheek line too sharply.
02 of 14Parted Pencil Mustache with Petite Goatee
A clear gap separates the petite goatee from the mustache. A small center part divides the narrow mustache into two halves.
The soul patch acts as a soft visual link between the two sections without fully connecting them. If your philtrum hair grows in lightly, work with it. That gap is part of what gives this style its character.
03 of 14Short Gray Goatee with a Thin Mustache
This short gray goatee has a rounded outline with lighter coverage near its center. The chin hair stays separate from the thin mustache above.
The pencil mustache stays subtle and lets the chin remain the focus. Clean the cheeks and neck with a straight razor to keep the contrast sharp and the overall style polished.
04 of 14Short Detached Goatee with a Soul Patch
A small soul patch leads toward the chin beard while the mustache remains separate. Keep the chin beard compact and the gap at each side of the mouth visible.
The short length makes the outline easy to see. Use a detail trimmer to tidy the edges without closing the gaps between the mustache and goatee.
05 of 14Long Gray Goatee with a Wispy Mustache
This longer white goatee keeps the main volume below the chin. Its rounded-to-pointed outline contrasts with the very fine mustache above it.
Keep the wispy mustache short and let the longer goatee carry the shape. Gently comb the chin section to keep its outline clear.
06 of 14Extended Goatee with Chevron Mustache
The extended goatee stretches from the chin toward the jawline without becoming a full beard. It adds width and shape to the jaw in a way a standard goatee cannot. The chin hair is clearly longer than the trimmed hair along the jaw, which keeps the visual weight centered at the chin.
The mustache above is thick and full, covering the upper lip in a classic chevron shape. Keep the jaw hair trimmed close with a clipper guard so the contrast between the short sides and the longer chin remains clear.
07 of 14Wide Connected Goatee with Stubble Cheeks
The broad chin section connects lightly to a narrow mustache at the mouth corners. That connection frames the mouth without adding a full beard across the cheeks.
The medium stubble on the cheeks and neck adds fullness to the face without turning the style into a full beard. Men with round faces should keep the cheek stubble lighter so the front of the face appears longer.
08 of 14Full Mustache with a Long Natural Goatee
A full mustache with downturned ends sits above a long, narrow gray goatee. The mustache ends do not hang freely past the chin, so this is not a Fu Manchu.
Gently comb the long goatee and use a little balm if you want to smooth flyaways. Its loose texture contrasts with the shorter mustache.
09 of 14Handlebar Mustache with Braided Goatee
Several narrow braids extend below the chin, finished with small colored bands. Grow enough length to braid loosely; the time needed will vary with your hair.
The handlebar mustache matches the style well, with curled ends that hold their shape instead of falling flat. You will need a strong mustache wax to keep that curl in place during the day. The neat mustache and the hanging braids create the contrast that makes this combination work.
10 of 14Short White Mustache with an Extra-Long Goatee
Start with a full beard, then shave the sides clean. What remains is an extra long goatee that falls from the chin in loose curls. The natural texture is the main feature here, and those curls give the goatee volume and movement that straight hair cannot match.
The white mustache stays much shorter than the goatee. Gently comb the longer beard and use a little conditioner or beard oil if needed to soften it.
11 of 14Waxed Handlebar Mustache with Long Chin Goatee
A handlebar mustache has ends that sweep outward and curl upward. A little mustache wax can help hold the shape while the separate goatee stays neatly outlined.
The goatee grows from the center below the lower lip and runs down to the chin in a narrow pointed shape. That pointed beard adds length to the face and draws the eye downward, which works especially well for rounder face shapes.
12 of 14Handlebar Mustache with Chin Puff and Light Stubble
The chin puff is one of the easiest beard styles to maintain, which makes it a smart match for a handlebar mustache that already needs daily care and wax. Together, they create a mustache and beard mix that looks polished and intentional without taking up your whole morning.
A ring of light stubble around the chin puff softens the outline and keeps the look from feeling too harsh. Let that scruff stay at a designer stubble length of about 3 mm, and use a stubble trimmer with a short guard every few days to keep it even.
13 of 14Rounded Goatee with a Separate Mustache
A rounded chin goatee and a full mustache sit apart, with a clear gap at each mouth corner. Shaved cheeks emphasize the two separate shapes.
This style is easy to maintain. Keep the cheeks clean shaven, shape the goatee with a detail trimmer, and trim the mustache so it does not fall over the lip. A simple and tidy finish usually looks best.
14 of 14Pencil Mustache with Goatee
If your facial hair is still filling in, or if you prefer minimal facial hairstyles, a pencil mustache with a light stubble goatee is a solid choice. It is easy to maintain, and the look stays neat without needing a sharp razor outline every day. Just trim, shape, and go.
Best Mustache Styling Ideas for Every Taste
These mustache and goatee combinations cover the full range, from clean and corporate to long and bold. Start with one of the easier styles to understand the upkeep, then move toward the more detailed looks as your grooming skills improve and your beard grows longer.
Combo Questions, Answered
Which mustache goes best with a goatee?
Depends on the personality you want: a pencil line turns a goatee dapper, a chevron makes it rugged, and a waxed handlebar takes the whole thing into showman territory.
What is the most office-friendly combination?
A short goatee and neatly trimmed mustache make a compact combination. Workplace grooming rules vary, so choose a shape and length that fit yours.
What works for a round face?
A long pointed chin goatee, with or without a handlebar above it. The pointed shape draws the eye downward and adds length; keep any cheek stubble light so the face stays lean.
The Beard Style Verdict
The mustache is the fastest way to make a common goatee feel like yours. Start with one of the easier pairings, learn the upkeep, and graduate to the bolder combinations as your growth and your hands improve.
