Thread: The case of the mysterious shrinking MWF.

I grated what was left of a puck of MWF into a mug and added hot water to fuse it together. The water was left to evaporate instead of being poured out. I compacted it in the mug and fit tightly. The mug isn't covered or sealed in any way. Now, a month later, I find it's shrunk about a quarter to three-eighths of an inch in diameter. I'm using it almost daily, so I don't think it's drying out. Any ideas, gentlemen?

You are using it up-har har

Probably when you soaked it water was incorporated causing it to swell and over time it's losing that moisture. That's my guess but don't bet on it.

Mine does the same. Fresh without grating and since I grated and compressed as you described. No solution that I am aware of.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You are using it up-har har

Probably when you soaked it water was incorporated causing it to swell and over time it's losing that moisture. That's my guess but don't bet on it.

I thought about that, but this puck shrunk a considerable amount, which is why I grated it.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Mine does the same. Fresh without grating and since I grated and compressed as you described. No solution that I am aware of.

I don't think there's a solution, either. It's just one of those things that perplexes me.

I would not soak a puck of MWF or grate it and add hot water. The water leeches the lanolin from the soap. It is designed to be used with a damp brush...excess water can have an adverse reaction.

I discovered why mine was shinking. I walked in to the master bath room when my wife was in there and she had my brush all lathered up and was applying it to her legs and Pitts. This kinda rubbed me the wrong way. I know it shouldn't but I put that brush to my face. Oh well.