I agree with BirdBeard - you haven't screwed it up. Looks fine to me. If you want a lower neckline, just let it grow back - it'll grow back and blend in pretty fast. Can you grow a good beard? Yup ... you definitely can. For what you are looking at in the picture, you will want to set a goal of about 6-7 months. And you will want to lower your neckline (again, no worries on what you did). Most guys who go for a long beard abandon the neckline at 4 months, so, it's not a big deal. Start with an initial goal of 3 months, post here weekly and grow it out! My advice, lower the neckline to just above the adam's apple now and let it all grow! It's looking good and will continue to get better! Welcome, man!


BHster's TWEARD!! (2 Years!)  

Stuff I use:
Oregon Wild Hair  'stache wax used daily to keep 'stache out of mouth
Bed Head Hard Head  'stache tamer for keeping da handlebars in line
Capo's Alaskan Beard Oil Balm, Oil and Wash for beard care 

Helpful Links:
Library Central of Beard Growing - Styling, Trimming, Products
Beard Board Essentials - Posting, Pictures, etc.

Time and length do wonders for a beard!