Carefully trim to create a line under your chin. Keep your neck nice and tidy below the line. Trim the area of your beard beneath your cheekbones, carefully forming a downward oval shape. Or draw a straight diagonal line from the beginning of your sideburn to the edge of your mustache. Then tidy up the area below your mouth.

Set your stubble trimmer between one and three centimeters and trim the rest of your beard evenly. To find the length that suits you best, start with a longer setting, moving down to a shorter setting to find the ideal stopping point. Once you’re there, tidy up under your chin with a shaver.

Trim and shave regularly to maintain your preferred length and keep the edges of your stubble beard neat.

That’s it: a perfect five-o’clock shadow, for a carelessly-cool look. Wear it with confidence. When you’re ready to move on, remember that stubble is also an excellent gateway style for bolder beards. Consider growing it out to get the scruffy beard.