bhster wrote:
Welcome to the board! So, if you want to estimate how long (in months) that you have grown, measure it. Beards grow about 1/2" per month, so use that as a guide. As to the beard - looks awesome! You wanted an epic beard?? Done! Your 'stache looks fine! I like it down, but, it also looks good styled. It is interesting, my 'stache slowed down in growing after a few months, so, you'll have to just let it grow more to see how it does. Do you have some beard balm and a boars bristle brush? Those items will help with styling the beard. 'Stache wax would be good for the 'stache. Actually, I think it looks great as-is. And, yes, you should grow your beard for you - forget about what others say. I think it looks epic! How long are you planning on growing it? Also, how long is it? Measure from the bottom of your lower lip to the bottom without stretching ... if it is 4" or longer, I can move you to Long Beards ... if not, I can get you over to Short Established Beards ... Welcome!

Great! That would put me at roughly 6 months. Which surprises me honestly haha. Thank you for the kind words! I was preferring the down look just cause I am used to it and its relatively easy to style compared to styled. I'll give it a shot with more growing and post up and update. I use beard oil, and a boars bristle brush mainly, and sometimes I'll throw in some texture paste to keep it down on the sides. Growing my beard for myself was a great confident booster for sure. Really happy with what it taught me. Never knew growing a beard in this day and age could build my character! I am just shooting for a good looking beard. Currently I will let it grow out through the fall and winter and see how the length suits me. So with the current 6 months I guess I'll be shooting for the mythical yeard! Woohoo! The current length is 3". I guess I should start updating monthly or so.

Thanks again bhster, and phillyboyfitness2 for the welcome and kind words.