Hey there Tom - so count me on the bandwagon of gents that does not see or even perceive the things you are seeing/feeling. To me your beard definitely does not look unkempt, nor does it lack density, as as for the area under your chin, I didn't see it. I looked at the pics prior to reading your post and only felt I saw what you were talking about when I went back and specifically looked at something - and even then, I didn't really notice a problem. It seems to be human nature for us to be our own harshest critics and we all have doubts about or dislike this or that. So what I try to do when doubts come up about bearding, or anything for that matter, is to focus on the strong points and take pride and pleasure in that - often then the things I'm displeased with fall into the background. In your beard case - focus on the stache which is strong; or your front look which I also think is great. The other things I do is to listen to my friends, family, or people I trust. In your case, you're hearing positive comments; latch on to those too (oh and by the way - it's not "stupid"; every human being has their share of doubts about themselves; it's normal in my mind). So anyway, I know it's easy for me and others to say - much more difficult for us to change our feelings - but take a step back and give some consideration to what we're saying. What you've grown so far does really suit you and it will only get better. If the trim will help you, go for it. So cheers buddy. Take care; I'll be looking forward to your next updates.

Andy