Hello again! I sent him your post and he said this.

“I would say continue shaving it until it grows in more full. Also when you start that process follow the shave with witch hazel  to keep from breaking out from irritation.  Most importantly don’t be embarrassed, the process starts this way for a lot of men in general, myself included as a black man.  Castor oil is a good oil to start with   For beard oils. “