Thanks for the comments guys! I have gained more bearded confidence again. I think surely by 30, I'll have complete coverage, or complete enough anyway. Of course we all tend to pick on our beards.

BeardedMasseur - I'm 23 currently. I have been a member of this board almost as long as I have been solidly bearded. I started growing my second beard in July 2006. My original style was 'stacheless. You probably remember my chin curtain days, since you have been here longer than I have. Anyway, I'm always honored to received advice and encouragement from you because you know what it's like to be in your twenties without full coverage.

CaptAndy - I'm still waiting on those cheeks, but I can tell that my beard is meant to have a cheek line. It just still hasn't quite matured all the way yet. I still won't do anything to them yet though. Not until after week 12 or so.

Jake22 - I'm honored to receive a positive comment from a super-bearded guy in my age group! I can bring out the illusion of connectors so far, but eventually I guess my beard will develop natural connectors. In the last two pictures I took, I forgot to connect the left 'stache end to the goatee, so it looks off. heh. Anyway, this is pretty much the best I can do with my 'stache at this point. A year ago, I could hardly get my 'stache noticeable on the web cam. I can't wait until I can grow a real strong 'stache though.

Anyway, this weekend I'm going to try to get a picture of the hair under my lip I think, so you guys can see the beginnings of a future soul patch. Maybe for some of you it will bring back memories. heh.

Beards in olden times, were the emblems of wisdom and piety.
-Thomas Babington Macaulay

There's no wrong way to sport a beard, just like there's no wrong way to eat a Reece's.
-Danko
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