I know where you're coming from Simon.... It is surprising on how quickly you can become (re)attached to a sensation. Particularly when you haven't felt it in such a long time. Pretty well all my builds have Tru-oil neck finish and most of my store bought axes have Poly necks, so a known Nitro is a real distraction. Even my 2016 Gibo LP doesn't feel this good in the palm, but I'm also more game to "play" with the finish on this neck.

Really should stick to the original plan with the neck despite what my sense of touch is telling me .... Body issues are fine, it's the neck that is distracting me...