Yeah, but given that I’m asking rather than answering the question, I don’t exactly feel qualified to do so in this instance. 
I think this thread has made it clear that this style doesn’t have a single name, but (not counting deliberately insulting monikers) there are a few different terms used to commonly describe it.
I call it a circle beard, but I’ve also heard it called a door knocker. cite: Pictures of Facial Hair and Beard Styles
I’ve always known it as “candado” (padlock)
This place calls it a Van Dyke as well.
Imagine my predicament – I teach college classes where we critique the culture… now I find that, because my beard doesn’t extend up my cheeks, I have no culture.
Do I need to give up the tweed sportcoats with the suede elbow patches, and buy some sleeveless T-shirts with Nascar logos?
