Not counting the 2-3 days (combined) I cut the mustache off in the 1980's (two separate occasions) I have had some sort of facial hair (mostly the stache but there have been beards on occasion since about 1998 or so) since October 1981.
10 months in on my first ever beard. Only trimming I've done is to clean up some stragglers and flatten the cheeks a bit so they're not so poofy. It's ridiculously curly in the neck area so gaining length is a slow process. Looks decently full IMO though. I think I'm doing alright for 22 lol. Any opinions are very welcome