aloha EggVillan!
great color and beard shape!
my suggestions a re that you set a goal and let it grow!.................maybe 3 more months.
i think that with some more growth that patchy area may get filled in a bit and or be covered by the longer hair

if you do decide to set a goal and grow, post updates here and always think for 24 hours before you make any trimming decisions.

i definatly think you have the potential for an awesome beard.......looks great allready.....suits you well brotha

ALOHA  NUI  LOA !