Having used blocks of chalk before, I know how quickly it can get used up. And the listed weight left me thinking "well this won't last long, but let's try it anyway".
I've had my chalk ball for something like 3-4 weeks (feels like that, anyway) now. And I honestly figured that powdered chalk in a bag would work its way out in pretty quick order.
I was wrong. Even though the bag loses a bit of chalk anytime I touch it (or it touches anything else, like the floor, the mat, etc), the bag doesn't feel any different than when I first got it. Logically it's got to be lighter than it was, but it still feels quite plump. And I'm reluctant to admit that I rarely go light on using chalk, meaning that I tend to apply thoroughly and generously to my hands.
The bag is so effective at dispensing just a little bit of chalk that I haven't quite figured out the perfect place to leave it when I'm not using it. For now, I stuff it back into the plastic sack it was shipped in (without resealing the ziplock) and place it into the bucket we use for things like barbell clamps, etc. I suppose a resealable plastic tub of appropriate size (eg, Tupperware or whatever) would be better still, but for now reusing the plastic bag is fine. Maybe I need to go check out what sorts of containers Amazon has to offer....
The chalk powder itself is really decent as well. As mentioned above, I wasn't fully invested in this product when I ordered it but was willing to take a chance.
If I needed to order more chalk (for myself, a gift for someone else, etc) I would quite gladly get another one of these.
I should add that this review prompted me to rate attributes such as 'sheerness' and 'thickness', and I'm not really too sure what to do with those, so I left those unrated. I can't see through the bag, nor do I feel the need to, so I'm not sure why 'sheerness' is there. Yes, I can see the chalk through the bag material, does that count? And 'thickness'? No idea. I mean, the bag is plenty thick with chalk. Or does this refer to the material? I can't tell how thick it is (not without opening it), but it's not flimsy in the least.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8 x 6 x 0.4 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 75 Grams |
| Brand Name | Matawi |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Alpine Equipment International, LLC. |
| Part Number | M18AB 075 |
