Last night when I switched out a roll in the bathroom I noticed that it didn't fit in the holder anymore. I compared it to a roll from the previous package that was stowed on an upper shelf and, low and behold, they were different sizes. I really wish I noticed sooner and saved the old packaging. I might go back and see if there are any older ones at the back of the shelf; I'm not sure if they practice product rotation on paper goods.
The grocery shrink ray is constantly at work, making products smaller through the guise of a "new look!" then charging the same, or more. I accept this. However, we live in overseas military housing and cannot change our built-in bathroom tissue holder that does not accept shorter rolls.
The little pegs at the end flip up and then rest inside the cardboard tube. The upper flap lowers to keep just enough pressure on the roll to allow an easy tear of the sheet. It's a great little unit, however it is a bit strange that the Japanese (who are incredibly practical and clever in design) didn't allow for a shrinking product.
As a quick remedy I shoved the old, empty cardboard tube inside the new one. I may cut a paper towel tube as a better short-term fix but I will certainly be keeping my eyes open for a more sturdy core made of plastic that will last a bit longer.
Darn it, Charmin. Why did you have to go and mess with a great thing? We have a very small selection of bathroom tissue over here and, though I am grateful to find Charmin-in-the-red, I am very disappointed in the product shrinkage.
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