Dudek Modern Goods 2nd Anniversary Giveaway and Special Promo!

Its hard to believe, but this coming week is the 2nd anniversary of when I first offered my walnut pen holders that would later become my line of Dudek Modern Goods!  It has been a fun and humbling two years and I'm so grateful for all of the support.  Thank you.

For the 2nd anniversary I wanted to do a giveaway of two of the pieces that started it all: The Cube and The Block.  So, for the giveaway there will be two winners!  One winner will win The Cube and another will win The Block. 

SPECIAL PROMO FOR 10% OFF

In addition to the giveaway, I also wanted to offer up a special promo for the anniversary week!

Through Monday, June 15th at 11:59pm EST, use the promo code ANNIVERSARY to received 10% off anything in the Dudek Modern Goods Store.  I don't discount the products often, but thought this week would be a suitable time to do so.

CONTEST/GIVEAWAY RULES (the "fine print"):

- Contest will run through Saturday, June 13th and will end at 11:59pm Arizona Time, USA

- To enter, leave a comment below about your favorite handmade goods if you have some (limited to one entry per person; no cheating!)

- I will arrange the entries in numerical order and randomly select the winners.  The winners will be announced on the blog on Sunday, June 14th and will need to connect with me within a week to claim their prize.  

Open to both domestic and international!

 

Again, thank you so much for all of the support over the last two years and good luck to everyone!

- Mike Dudek

New Site Sponsor for June - Doane Paper

So thrilled to have one of my all-time favorite brands, Doane Paper, as a site sponsor for June.  If there is a company and product I can get behind, this is it...  

From the Midwestern U.S.A., Chad Doane offers a blend of paper products and other goods centered around his unique (and awesome) grid + lines ruling.  Whether you are new to his brand or have used his product in the past, take some time to check out his shop.

Also in the short term, through June 10th Doane Paper has a promo code "DAD" for 15% off any purchase for Father's Day so definitely take advantage of that.

I would also recommend reading up on the Doane Paper story...  

Tactile Turn Stainless Steel Shaving Handles - The Pruner and Parer

With Father's Day coming up soon, what is there to get for good old dad?  This review is pretty far out of the ordinary from pens and paper, but I couldn't pass it up.  

Many of you know Will Hodges of Tactile Turn for his popular machined pens, The Mover and Shaker.  He connected with me recently and shared an upcoming idea and project he wanted me to look at and when he sent me his initial pictures... well, you'll see what I mean.  I was stoked to get my hands on these.

What he has up for grabs via Kickstarter right now is pretty sweet.  Downright awesome really; machined handles out of stainless steel for the Gillette Fusion and Mach 3 line of razors. 

Not that the regular handles don't do the job, but with machined stainless steel as an option?...

Being stainless steel, these beauties are pretty hefty with the Fusion handle, The Pruner, coming in at 4.9 oz and the Mach 3 handle, The Parer, at a lighter 3.0 oz.

The handles in the lower half have the Tactile Turn "spiral grip" which makes for a solid hold on both writing and shaving instruments alike.  Will has also added a stepping design toward the top of the handle which gives it a more machined and metal look which turned out great.

The actual clip portion (the top chrome section where the razor clicks in) is an included piece so no need to try and disassemble an existing razor to build it.  A question to Will might be if the top part does eventually wear out or lose its spring, can the part be replaced?  We'll have to get his insight on the matter...

I've been able to use these for a few shaves now (with the Fusion) and my experience has been great thus far but the added heft while shaving takes a little getting used to.  The only major point (possible concern) I want to make is that these are very heavy (toes, vanities, and tile floors beware...if dropped).  Other than that the quality is fantastic and is something the shaving person in your life (or yourself) is bound to find cool to have on their sink.  A little on the excessive side?  Sure, but... 

If these are an accessory that may fit one of your other analog needs (can't live without, really...), please check out his Kickstarter campaign as it is only running for a short time as the plan is to get them out by Father's Day.

Thanks Will for sending these to check out!