Hey Wodin:
Welcome to the Beard Board. This is a great place to come for the discussion of your facial hair. The leaving behind of a shaver on a trip is a sign. Perfect time for you to grow. Being fair haired means that your growth may take longer to fill in. Blond beards look really good when they are filled in. Plan on letting it grow for more time to look primo. Many guys here suggest setting a period of time like 2 or 3 months of letting it grow. To set a goal makes you committed, before you make big changes.

I am not sure what the devil's beard is. Can you explain it a little more? Is it more than a mustache and goatee? I might have more of an idea what you are thinking. So, pardon me. If it is a pointy goatee, that would certainly have something to do with your mustache and chin. Looks like you have a good mustache and chin hair. To do a pointy goatee, you have to grow it longer, and especially in the middle. That means growing your chin out to begin with. You probably need to start there. No, I would not trim the mustache. That is a strong point. Whatever you do, just know that until people know you are committed, you may hear some comments. That is normal. Thanks for explaining it more.

Also, for your benefit, it's fun to do weekly postings. You will notice a lot more changes from week to week, than from day to day. I'd love to see your updates. Tom