One thing to keep in mind, going Sly, less than 30 minutes. Growing facial hair is a two to three month commitment if you're serious about seeing what it can be and during that time you'll endure itching, looking scruffy, and many temptations to shave it because you can't see what you want to see. One resource you should consider is :
http://jefffsbeardboard.yuku.com/topic/3688/Rules-of-Beard-Acquisition. Give it, a beard that is, a try.
I don't see why not. Like Saintc said, it just takes some patience to persevere through the growing out stages. Usually after the first couple of days, the stubble starts to thicken and fill in and starts looking good. And then a couple of days later it will start looking really bad. But if you are patient, you will be rewarded.