Since getting glasses, I've started thinking that I'd look better with some facial hair, but I've always been clean shaven (aside from letting things grow for a day or two if I'm not going anywhere). I have no idea what would look good and what would make me look like a neckbearded hipster, so I'd like some general ideas. Sorry, I'm far too camera shy to provide pics, so I'll just put some general things that might be relevant.
I can't really grow a 'stache. Compared to the thickness of hair on my jawline, I wouldn't so much have a lip curtain as a puny, sad, scruff more reminiscent of a highschool freshman.
My hair's a dark brown. Not shaving for a few days is very noticeable. Stubble actually looks good IMO, but I don't know what's normally shaved clean and what's allowed to grow a few days.
I REALLY don't want to look like a beatnik or a liberal arts major. Jawline only gives me that vibe, but leaving the neckline seems lazy and slobbish. (I am, but I have enough self-respect to look better than that in public.)
I blend into a crowd very well. I prefer it that way, so I'm not going to go for viking double braids or something. For that matter, I'm not even considering anything bushy and Santa Claus-like. Let's take things slow, da?
Only manual razor available here. Trimming kits, electric razors, etc. are a luxury I cannot afford without any income.
