The boar bristle brush + oils really do make a big difference, tododuro. The 48 hour rule is so important, you did exactly the right thing when having a bad beard day, you came on here for support. Your 8 week beard is looking fantastic, beautiful natural riker. Razorslave may have some competition for his king of the rikers title!
Lovely transition of colours as you move down from moustache to beard. Great shape to it too.

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