Welcome! You've got impressive growth for 5 weeks. Connectors are nice to have, but they certainly don't make or break a beard. And you've got options galore, too numerous to mention. You've probably read that it's recommended that you grow without trimming for 13 weeks. You're going to have a great beard!

Beard and Bearder

β€˜It is not the strength of the body, but the strength of the spirit.’ – J.R.R. Tolkien