My DH could never get past the stubbley stage because of the itch. However, he persevered this winter and honestly he looks great! The beard has come in a different colour from his hair and with far less grey in it. He's really looking after it as well and shaving round the edge to keep it trim. It has saved so much time and trouble (he used to bleed a bit when he shaved) and he finds it much warmer when he's outside working on frosty mornings.
He's lucky, though, he also has a full head of hair. One look I find strange is a completely bald head and a luxurious beard.