My mwf is cracking

[mandoman]

is this normal for it to crack never had a soap crack on me before. anybody else having the same problem with the woolfat? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=181900&stc=1&d=1310755803http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=181900&stc=1&d=1310755803

[MoJoe]

Mine has the same 'Liberty Bell' type crack. It still works just fine. I would not worry.

[Chadtheguru]

It's defective. Buy a new one.

Edit: Okay, not really. :001_tt2: It's apparently pretty common. If you can't just push it back together, just lather it up a couple times and maybe the crack will fill in with proto-lather.

[InHotWater]

It is normal if you like to use a few different soaps, and your Mitchell's sits alone for a while...neglected, and sad...

[DFSDAILY]

Common problem with this soap, which will eventually split in half. Bruce's blog talks about this and reccommends putting it in a sealed container to trap moisture, and give it its own enviornment, which I did and it worked. Eventually I milled it and turned it into a stick which I find much more appealing than using a mug or bowl anymore.

[Phoenix_one]

My puck has the same crack. I do not use MWF every time, maybe once or twice a month. I was concerned but I have not noticed any decline in quality.

I have thought of running a bead of caulk on the lid to minimize any drying. On my Tabac dish, I placed a rubber band on the lid that creates a nice seal when closed and the puck has remained intact.

I guess, you would need just a little more water than usual in order to make it work.

[franz]

MWF is notoriously unstable and will cause drama if you neglect her by using other soaps.

[Dennard]

Yeah, mine got a crack in it, too. Still worked fine, though.

[jtb]

Mine actually has 3 cracks. Still works great though.

[Chadtheguru]

MWF is notoriously unstable and will cause drama if you neglect her by using other soaps.

Or if you start a thread about how good it is... :rolleyes5

[LU02]

Perfectly normal, there are more cracks in the puck I have, still works great.

[mandoman]

you guys are to funny that's why i love B&B thanks for the info nice to know that it is a common thing for this soap :wink2:

[jkh]

Mine has the same 'Liberty Bell' type crack. It still works just fine. I would not worry.

The cracks in my MWF look like the Virgin Mary - you can believe what I got for it on e-bay, plus the National Enquirer story!

[Chadtheguru]

The cracks in my MWF look like the Virgin Mary - you can believe what I got for it on e-bay, plus the National Enquirer story!

Did you trade that dish with MilkyLee? I heard about your steal.. I mean "deal".

[CaptainK]

My puck has the same crack.
So does mine. Apparently, it's quite common. No ill effects, though.


On my Tabac dish, I placed a rubber band on the lid that creates a nice seal when closed and the puck has remained intact.
Another thing helping Tabac pucks remain intact is the fact that it's so snug and cozy with its dish - it nearly has to be forced into place. Unlike MWF, which has tons of room to spare in its dish.

I've always wondered about that. Why is MWF's dish so big?

[ieschwoch]

I've found that if I wet the puck every 1-2 days it won't crack, even if I'm not using it that often. Always make sure to keep the lid on; MWF hates to be dry.

[nofeardiver]

glad i saw this thread just order some today, and prob would have been on here asking that question in a couple of months...

[Alraz]

This usually happens when they are left unused for awhile.

Al raz.

[DFSDAILY]

glad i saw this thread just order some today, and prob would have been on here asking that question in a couple of months...

It won't take a couple of months, try 2 weeks. It's a bit disconcerting at first but like has already been said it doesn't like the air.

[rbaloha]

Mine split in half. Suggest using one-half to face lather.