Thanks for the reply Patrick. Really like the muttonshop pic you posted for your avatar! With a dense beard like yours, sounds like you can pull off any "look" you choose to wear. I used to change my looks up quite a bit as well. I did the chops, long wide sideburns, big fu/biker stache, the goatee before it became so commonplace, the chinstrap and of course now the big beard. Playing with styles can be pretty fun too. Good luck with letting the beard grow out. It will look quite good on you. Keep us updated.