@ fork: Thanks for the compliment! I've been looking through your thread lately. It's a good read and a great inspiration for me. I hope my beard fills in as nicely as yours did!

@litebeard: Thanks! Yours is looking good too. I'll keep an eye on the boards for your 6-week update!

@rdbnet: Your cheeks look great! I wouldn't worry too much about them. They've already filled in pretty nicely and they'll continue to get fuller in the coming weeks. I haven't trimmed or removed any stray hairs on the front of the beard. I carved a neckline and got rid of some strays on my cheeks about 2-3 weeks ago but I haven't touched a razor, trimmer, or pair of scissors since. I do comb my beard before my morning showers to remove any fallen hairs, dead skin, etc. and I rub a small amount of jojoba in it after the shower to keep it soft and healthy-looking. I guess I'm just lucky that the front stays tidy naturally, though. Never really thought of it before, so thanks for the compliment!