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SureTrac	heres where im at once again	Lead	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 64 Nov 20 11 8:49 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None im 28 years old and always wanted a beard. I am probably just under 2 weeks of growth on my entire face and about a week on the stash since I did trim it. I do not really have strong growth where the stash would meet the chin area and my stash also is more up top on my lip. Will this all fill out and about how long do you think? This is about as long as I typically go without shaving and then i always cave because i usually see a guy with a wooley-mammoth beard and i run home and clean shave out of disappointment of my own. What do you guys think? Id like to rock a beard but dont want to have a crappy one and i dont know if i have enough hair to pull it off? my old lady doesnt seem to think i do but i would value the opinions of seasoned beard growers themselves a bit more. please be honest if i have enough hair to do this or not? Is this what any of you guys looked like at first who now have full and thick beards?? Last Edited By: SureTrac Oct 2 12 1:09 PM. Edited 6 times.

Warranty45		#1	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 54 Nov 20 11 9:05 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Quick answer: Yes Length of time, as always our general rule is about 2 months to see your full potential. Avoid mirrors, have some courage and some patience and you will have a great beard.
ibruno		#2	[-]
Beard Legend Posts: 1642 Nov 20 11 9:06 PM Certified Advisor Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Hey man, no beard gets big and bushy after 2 weeks, I think that the right word for you is : Patience And not only patience but some faith in yourself too, you could have a great beard if you let it grow for 8-12 weeks, but I really cant give you any prediction on how long it will take for your connectors( where the chin connects to the stache) to grow out well, nobody can. Good luck! Barba, Beard , Bart, Barbe, Baard, Skägg... Many names, one feeling. My blog -> http://wanderingoninfinity.blogspot.com.br/
SureTrac		#3	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 64 Nov 20 11 10:56 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	thanks guys. ive been browsing this forum and have seen some guys grow out knarly beards and looked like they had less than i did to start with. hopefully i can make it through those awkward stages. i would really like to change my appearance with a full beard. i hate shaving as it is and think i would look good if i could grow a full beard but i guess only time will tell
deutschermann		#4	[-]
Beard Elite Posts: 417 Nov 20 11 11:39 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Welcome to the board! You've got great coverage, you just need to give it some time and you should be pleasently surprised. The general rule is 10-12 weeks for a beard to fully grow out. Stay strong and good luck!
SureTrac		#5	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 64 Nov 21 11 12:16 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	thanks man im glad to hear you think i have a good enough amount of facial scruff to pull this thing off. ive never gone past the 2-3 week marker so im real curious to see how this can play out. i figured if i didnt have a thick beard by then i wasnt guna be able to grow one but i guess i need more than just a few weeks, which is good cause now that gives me hope again. ill keep this thread posted with some picture updates and i'll be looking forward to your honest opinions
SureTrac		#6	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 64 Nov 26 11 7:03 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I am now entering uncharted territory. This is the longest ive done a no shave. tomorrow would be 1 week since i first posted. i'm probably a few days short of 3 weeks of no shaving and just under 2 weeks on the stash. iv been contemplating shaving daily only because i am not wanting to go the distance just to have a ratty and thin looking beard. im not sure the density is there to pull off what i want. I cant help but starting to notice guys with beards and most have been pretty awesome. i know mine is just getting started but im not sure the end result will be what im hoping for. I need feedback. I havent carved or trimmed anything. i almost want to wait so it doesnt look like im even trying for a beard, rather im just being lazy unless it starts to look good, then i may do a neckline but still undecided. what do you guys think?? is the end result going to be good or ratty-ish?? Last Edited By: SureTrac Dec 7 11 11:23 AM. Edited 1 times.
Bearded in BC		#7	[-]
Beard Jedi Posts: 3294 Nov 26 11 8:36 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	SureTrac, You have plenty of growth for doing a good looking beard. You have nice symmetry as well. You need to let it grow for at least 2-3 months to let it fill in. At that point, you can better assess your beard for style and length choices. If you don't let your beard grow, you will continue to wonder how it might have turned out. Btw, I don't think it will be ratty at all, but if you are concerned about that, carving a neckline will help to tidy your look. Do you have any idea what length of beard you are looking to grow? Feel free to look through my growing pics (2008) album; they might give you a better idea of time frame. I think your beard is looking really good for just under 3 weeks and I hope you continue. Good luck and welcome. You either live life -- bruises, skinned knees and all -- or you turn your back on it and begin dying - Christopher Pike paraphrasing Dr. Philip Boyce (Star Trek - "The Cage")
SureTrac		#8	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 64 Nov 27 11 1:43 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Bearded in BC, your beard seems to have grown at rapid speeds. i suppose my growth rate isnt too bad. I just hope I can pull of the density like yours has. Ideally, I would like a full beard. little to no carving on the cheeks and probably just do the neckline. As long as it looked full and not thin or see-through appearing I would be happy. But like you said it will take awhile to get to the point of knowing what it will be like. I'll update again next week with pics and hopefully it starts coming into shape.
john f		#9	[-]
Beard Master Posts: 557 Nov 27 11 2:15 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	SureTrac, you have to commit the time, if you haven't already please read the rules of beard acquisition, once you can get your head round the fact that it will take months not weeks the easier it will be. Stop looking at your beard growth, micro inspecting it and looking at your reflection at every opportunity. If you notice "sparse areas" a little more hair length will cover it, but remember most sparse areas are magnified in your own mind and not seen by others. Also beware of rash decisions, wait 48 hours if the thought of shaving pops into your head. Good luck and keep us posted, John.
SureTrac		#10	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 64 Nov 27 11 5:13 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	thanks john f. i do have a problem of inspecting it every chance i get. i guess i cant help it but i will work on it from now on. im just having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that one second it looks like its coming along nice then the next time i look it looks thin and weak. i guess i just need to give it time like you guys say. i read the rules of beard acquisiton a few times but maybe they havent stuck in my head yet. i'll try not pay too much attention to it until my next update. at that time id like to know whether or not i should carve a neckline also. thanks again guys this forum is a big help

SureTrac		#11	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 64 Nov 28 11 9:07 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I had no intentions of updating so soon but I couldnt keep away from the razor tonight so I carved a neckline hoping to make things look better. I cant decide if it is placed correctly or not. I may have messed it up a tad but the hair was growing basically behind the ears so I tried to line it up with the sideburn. I dont know if I should have done that or not but I can grow it back in if so. Anyways how does this look Ive never carved a neckline and I'm thinking maybe the center is too low? It looks ok to me but im still uncertain and no matter how many other pics ive looked at i cant decide if its good or not. My old lady hates it, so shes no help lol...Opinions please... Last Edited By: SureTrac Dec 7 11 11:23 AM. Edited 2 times.
bigboy		#12	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 17 Nov 28 11 9:13 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	i cant find a thing wrong with it looking good from here
SureTrac		#13	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 64 Nov 29 11 2:53 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thanks man I will leave it be then and update next week
john f		#14	[-]
Beard Master Posts: 557 Nov 29 11 1:50 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	SureTrac, I also don't see any problems , looks like you have carved it just right, hope your better half accepts and supports your beard growing, John.
mholbert		#15	[-]
Beard Master Posts: 512 Nov 29 11 3:53 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The last word I would use to describe your beard growth is "weak." Keep it growing, and keep us updated! Is freedom anything else than the right to live as we wish? Nothing else. -Epictetus
SureTrac		#16	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 64 Nov 29 11 5:43 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	thanks again for the positive reinforcement guys. im past the stage of even thinking about shaving it off. I had my doubts at first but after carving the neckline i can see it coming together. If not for this forum and seeing some amazing beards come from what appeared like nothing at first, i would have definately caved and shaved by now. But I can see it getting better by the day and look forward to months of beard growing. I will definately update again, probably sunday.
wulffpaul		#17	[-]
Beard Wizard Posts: 7666 Nov 29 11 6:24 PM Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	SureTrac wrote: I had my doubts at first but after carving the neckline i can see it coming together. Many guys are hesitant at first about establishing a neckline, but once they have done so they are usually encouraged by the fact that this makes them look more bearded and gives them the confidence to continue, and it seems that this has been your experience as well. This is why I tend to encourage first time growers to carve a neckline sooner rather than later unless they are set upon growing a really big beard or prefer the "natural" look. And BTW, check your inbox. Keep growing.Stay bearded! wulff
SureTrac		#18	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 64 Dec 5 11 2:30 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I havent been feeling so great about the beard the past couple days. yesterday was the first time since carving the neckline that i felt wishy-washy about the beard, and the stash mainly. it sorta carried over into today. but either way another week since i posted pics so i figured i would update. Feel free to comment. Last Edited By: SureTrac Dec 7 11 11:24 AM. Edited 2 times.
SureTrac		#19	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 64 Dec 7 11 4:09 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	well, i made it to about a month and i shaved this morning. i couldnt stop looking at it and analizing it. wondering if it was going to fill out, if it did how would it look etc. etc. started to drive me a bit nuts!! I guess im not ready for beardom. i took my pics down since the journey has ended :-( i may try again next year. being shaven does suck though. i look too young now.
Dark		#20	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 58 Dec 7 11 4:55 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	SureTrac - I read your journey and my heart sank for you at your last post. Definitely give it another go, dude. We'll all give you encouragement on the board. Good luck.

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