Beard frustration... feeling self conscious. Should I shave?

[bbot]

I think your beard looks just fine.  Just let it grow another month and then decide how much and where to trim it back.   Perhaps as mrzed suggested.

On another note though, I think we should start a caption contest for that middle picture of you!   

Merry Christmas to all.

[Slyfive]

Full beard all the way, it highlights your face shape and looks much slicker

[Razor X]

Also the goatee on razor is looking awesome with the different tones.

I'm not too crazy about the different tones, but thanks.   

[kalbo]

I agree with the opinions of most brothers that the full beard looks better but keep it trimmed.

[Arnie]

I just know it is time to trim it when the whiskers start to tickle at night...as I wear a CPAP.

[Daven]

Thanks guy's. I did have the van dyke before the beard so it is longer, I will take a trimmer to that and see if I can get it all even. The part I don't like is my cheeks and there is so much grey and white there, it's hard to see. It's consistent but different shades. I'll post another pic when I trim down. I was almost thinking of dying it, but naaa.

As for the 2nd pic, yeah, I did that on purpose.

[Razor X]

It looks more blond than grey in the photos.

[Highguage]

you need to give it more time. It looks patchy becuse hair does not grow evenly. Give it a frew more weeks and then do a trim to even all the hairs out.

[Oracle]

Hey Daven, This is my first post is a long time even though I read the boards regularly!  Keep the beard, it's a nice change and takes off the 10+ pounds that the camera adds.  Give it some more time and don't get in any hurry to trim or shape it just yet.  My bet is that you'll look pretty bad-a** in just a few short weeks!

Jim

[Magoo]

You have to give the sides more time to grow longer. It takes awhile to fill in and be seen. Most people give up way to soon.Check some of the beard sites they can be most informative.

[LAGLE]

I say keep it. it's not bad.

[mahaw90]

You would look good with a goatee my friend

[imaginary]

Keep the beard. If you need support, check out www.beardboard.com.

[isleepinthebuff]

Keep it!

[isleepinthebuff]

My beard frustration is the onset of grey appearing! grrrrr!