When two beards meet, the greater beard has the right of way. Isaiah Webb (a.k.a. Incredibeard) can attest to this fact.

The 29-year-old San Franciscan gained traction online, from Instagram to Tumblr to Reddit, over the past year — and he shows no sign of slowing down.

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Mashable spoke to this up-and-coming follicle fiend about life, death and the ins-and-outs of beardhood.

Mashable: How long have you been growing your beard? When was the last time you were completely clean-shaven?

Incredibeard: The last time I was clean-shaven was around 15 years ago. I have had some type of facial hair since. However, it wasn't until 18 months ago that I decided to grow out my beard.

Beards run in my family, so I've always really known; it's kind of tradition. One of my ancestors, Jay Gould, was a railroad tycoon with a pretty awesome beard, and we actually look alike in many ways. Maybe one day I will be able to make a few billion dollars as a beard tycoon.

Does your beard have a name? What should people address it as?

Of course it does: Incredibeard. I and my beard are one [sic].

Who wears the pants in your relationship: you or your beard?

The beard does. It can be very temperamental. One moment it looks nice and tame, and the next it will be all over the place trying to get into my food or slapping me when I'm walking around or driving. It's a love-hate relationship — I love it, it hates me.

What chores does your beard do around the house?

Oh, just the usual: sweep the floors, wash windows, clean dishes and the sort. I keep telling it, just because it has some notoriety, doesn't mean it doesn't have to still keep the house clean.

Have you ever lost a beard? It's okay if you don't want to talk about it.

Once, around 12 years ago. It was a horror I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy. I woke up one morning, half delirious, and went to the bathroom to trim my beard. At the time, I was using a trimmer at level nine to keep the beard well groomed. Without double-checking the settings, I went straight into trimming my chin. With one big swipe up my chin, I shaved off one-third of my beard. Freaking out, I looked at the setting and it was at level one! In a panic, I tried to trim down the other areas of the beard to see if I could still make it work. In the end, I lost the fight and could not resuscitate my beard, so I trimmed everything down to level one. I felt the shame for an entire week, but I have lived with the horror my entire life.

Have you ever considered growing a beard for your beard?

No, my beard would definitely get jealous. I'm a one-beard man, and I plan to keep it that way.

Gandalf versus Dumbledore: Who has the best beard? Explain.

Ah, the age-old quandary. This is a tough question. Gandalf Greyhame has a great long beard, but is very unkempt after centuries of wandering the world. However, Gandalf the White has a nice, groomed, stark white beard that is simply powerful to behold. Conversely, the first Dumbledore's beard was long, but a little haggard near the bottom. The second Dumbledore's beard was also long, but much more groomed. In the end, I'd have to go with the second Dumbledore's beard. It is long, well taken care of and full of untold knowledge. Oh, the stories that beard could tell!

And Dumbledore's beard versus yours?

In a competition of natural beard versus natural beard, I wouldn't stand a chance against either Gandalf or Dumbledore. However, when my beard takes the shape of a predator beard, I think I might be able to stand my ground in an all-out battle.

What is the sexiest beard shape you've ever tried?

It's a toss-up between three of my different styles: the Wookiee's Uterus, the Egyptian Ballsack and the Big Bowl O'Beard Ramen.

Do you have a girlfriend? How does she feel about your beardliness?

I actually have a wife — sorry, ladies. She was really the one that kept pushing me to grow a beard, then to grow it out long. She is at the heart of Incredibeard. I may come up with the different beard design ideas, but she is the one that styles everything. She brings the beard art to life. Incredibeard would be nothing without her.

You come up with some pretty profound #beardfacts. Where do you draw inspiration from?

First, I look inward. I will sit and meditate on my beard. If this does not generate something profound, I look for a pop culture idea and weave beard truth into it. If that does not produce anything, I will use a famous quote or historical fact and show people how it really was meant for beards.

Tell us about the best product you've ever tested for your beard.

The Bearded Bastard's Woodsman Mustache Wax and Beard Oil. If you've ever wanted to smell like a lumberjack in the middle of Alaska with an axe in one hand while using the other hand to slap a bear in the face with a salmon, this is the product you want.

What is the greatest beard you've ever encountered aside from your own?

That of the famous Aarne Bielefeldt. I had the privilege and honor of competing against the legend in the last beard competition I entered.

If you could say one thing to our readers about beard life, what would it be?

The greatest and most profound thing a man can do is grow a beard. A real beard (one not grown from hormonal imbalance or steroids) is as unique to men as childbearing is to women. To truly understand this, you must grow your beard out for at least six months. After six months, the beard will feel just like a child. You'll even start having nightmares of shaving it off by accident. After six months, you'll never want to be alone — I mean clean-shaven — again. Every man should attempt to grow a beard at one point in their life. Whether or not they succeed is not the point, all that matters is that they try. A true beard is not on your face, but in your heart.

Would you rather fight 100 beard-sized horses or one horse-sized beard?

My beard could tame 100 beard-sized horses, but no man on Earth could tame a horse-sized beard!

Stay updated on Incredibeard's latest beard form on his Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, as well as his personal website.

Check out Incredibeard's top three sexiest beard styles in the gallery below:

Incredibeard: Sexiest Styles

Images: Twitter, Incredibeard