Hey Dub:
Your trim evened things up enough so you can let it all grow out again. By doing what you did, I believe you set it up to grow out more even. I know it hurts sometimes to trim off anything (I love a longer beard for me). I also know that you have to set yourself to continue. So I applaud your trim. Your black beard is very shiny. What do you do to keep it that way?

Your after the cut has a very nice mustache with very nice connectors. I also like your soul patch. Don't touch the soul patch, and let the mustache grow, especially on the connectors sides.

Grow on, and enjoy your beard. Tom