I normally recommend 30 days without trimming, and by the 3 month mark you should be at full coverage, and have some good growth to work with.
Something like my beard, or Rusty's is a very long term thing
QuoteSomething like my beard, or Rusty's is a very long term thing Can definitely say that and hat off to you. There's a point where a beard stops being "just" facial hair and becomes something that's part body art part lifestyle choice, a bit like getting seriously into tattoos or body modification... might not be something I'd choose to do myself but I admire the sheer dedication it takes.
Let it grow for 30 days, by then you will definitely have a pretty good idea of how it's going to look. So give that a go, and I hope by then you'll be pleasantly surprised