Looks great PipeDope! Glad to see my tie up technique is working for you as well. I get the same reactions from people who haven't seen my beard tied up they think I trimmed off my beard.

If I may ask, what is your maintenance routine for your glorious beard and stache? I am always curious to learn new methods to try. I struggle with split ends in my beard and mustache which I know are causing me lost length. I trim them out and try to reduce them with beard oil and infrequent shampooing and mild conditioner. My beard gets exposed to wind and the elements daily when I bicycle 25 miles go work and back. The tying up the beard helps. Anyways, looks great man ! Keep updating!