Originally Posted by
gugi
I am not aware of any non-round point stainless dovos, no matter the vendor. You should call SRD and ask them though (as well as the differences in grinds among different models you're considering), they actually know what is available from Dovo, while most only see what's offered for sale at various vendors.
As far as shaving around a goatee with a round point, yes it is harder than with a pointy point.
Your wife clearly wants you to have the best gift and I think 'looking nice' is important to her because that's all that she can appreciate in a razor. In fact you're not much more knowledgeable than her since you're just starting. If you had used that "41" blade and loved it it'll make a perfect sense to buy the version with the fancy scales. As it is you have to make your decision based on (1) opinion of others (2) your current understanding of what you like. If you ask me, based on these you just can't determine which is the ideal Dovo for you and it's best to accept this as a fact. Make your choice based on your best guess what will be best and don't worry too much about making a mistake. The only way to know how much you would like a razor is to use that razor and since that isn't an option there's no reason to overthink it.
Whatever you and your wife end up picking, enjoy your gift and that your wife wants to give you the best one she can, as in my view that's the most valuable part in this.