Some guys like having a “hard stop” on their beard neckline, meaning they don’t want to fade the hair gradually from this ...

You could be a man with a long, flowing Viking beard, and that will make it easier to trim it up into a nice fade because you have a lot to work with. That also creates two possible issues.

For rectangular faces, the goal is to add some fullness and create a more chiseled look. 'Beard styles that add width, like the hipster beard, work well, as do styles that help define the jawline, ...

Step 3: Line Up the Beard When lining up, the key is softness. Avoid cutting too far into your hairline ... to gently go against the grain around your neckline, facing up towards your jawline.