A bit of an old thread revival, I suppose, but consider this my petition for membership. About 4 months of 'stache growth from clean shaven (8 inch full beard prior).
I personally prefer to wear my 'stache as a Walrus, but the wife prefers the 'bars, so we all know what that means. I leave the 'bars to the discretion of the group.
Technically, I don't think mine is a true handlebar since I have a beard. I've heard a few people refer to it as The Epic Mustache instead.
Technicalities aside, I'm in, at least for now. I'm committed through October, but I think I'll probably keep it. I'm actually enjoying the longer 'stache.