enjoying life wrote:
That's a massive beard you have, Tom! Do you still trim or shape it at all? If so, do you do it yourself or does a barber do it? Cannot believe how huge and cool it is!!

Thanks, EJ!  It's been a long time getting here but I love it!  

I stopped all trimming in June of last year, and had pretty much kept it minimal for about 6 months prior to that.  I used to keep the sides tapered but discovered that as my beard got longer the shape wasn't what I wanted, though it looked good with my short/medium beard.  I'm really enjoying the wider, fuller look.  So, if your planning to go bid I encourage you to learn from my experience and just let it grow.  

Cheers!
Tom


Some helpful links:
Library Central of Beard Growing


Taming the Wild Mustache
Tips for eating and drinking with a big mustache

Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit. ~ W. Somerset Maugham
A jerk with a beard is just a bearded jerk, but a bearded gentleman is awesomeness personified. ~ Triibeard