@Smedstad: great to read from you again!  Your beard looks great, and rivals my buddy Simmo for my favorite short beard.  I had not thought about the stubble aspect of the Riker but you are spot on. I've noticed the 5 o'clock shadows on those with carved cheeks (and much higher density than me on facial hair) and have to say that I agree it does not look quite right.  Riker a no-go.

@Dominik: I'm sure that it will show up someday in Smedstad's catalog!

@Bob: thanks for the input. I think the as-is option is going to be the standard for a while, and I did an extensive cleanup trim this morning.  I'm happy

@Gato: always honest, and I appreciate it greatly.  Holding steady for now.