@mcjunk32 - I think you have what it takes to grow Orlando's signature Van Dyke. And no, beard does not grow at an equal rate. For example, my chin and sides grow out really fast, while my stache takes twice longer to get on the same lenght. The secret is to grow everything out and them trim it to simetry. I wouldn't be worried about that stache. Keep it growing and it'll catch up with the rest in time.