SlowyGrowy wrote:
I agree that only the man himself can decide. Other people can't. But intent is a deciding factor. In many ways growing a beard is an introspective experience. That may sound silly, but look around this forum: throughout the progress, we all struggle with feelings of worry, insecurity or doubt... which eventually, hopefully at least, will change into feelings of pride, confidence and masculinity.

This does seem to be the general consensus and I certainly agree with it. Bearding is a journey and experience. Only you can decide when your beard is a beard and you're happy with your growth.

Days of growing my beard