new speed lube on the market

[jojo]

Hey all,
I'm completely new to Rubix cubes but have known Pixel for some time. It occurred to me that learning the algorithms for solving a 3x3 would be useful for developing my spatial modeling skills. Today I asked if he had a spare cube he'd sell me. For $10 he offered me a store bought (Walmart) cube with some Lubix.

As I've messed around with his cubes in the past, the Lubix was a pretty awesome deal. It took eight drops. (I used one more than recommended.) The drops were all way less than 1/100th of a ml (as a diabetic I'm used to insulin units -- 1/100th of a ml).

The cube was initially too stiff for me to move the middle plane with my middle finger, now I can spin the middle plane with ease. In fact the really small friction between the planes allows the middle plane to move smoothly without even touching it.

I think if you can solve in the 20's you have to have some sort of lube and Pixel's cubes have held up, what seems to me, fine. Certainly 2ml can lube 12 cubes per tube -- I think a lot more!

Happy solving and give Lubix a try if you need a better lube!

A moderator should check the IP address of this user.
I think he is the same person just trying to advertise.

To any concerned moderator, please check the IP address and user-agent string. You'll see, as I put on my profile, I'm a software engineer coming from a well known software company. I do think Pixel's product is pretty impressive!

I'm rather stunned at the disturbing worry some present for $5! If you don't wish to buy the product, don't; clearly many have a hobby trolling here. Thus the reason for posting here on my experience. However, if you like solving your cube, I think you'll find your experience is much better with Lubix.

 

[SoupFlies]

I am now posting on my home computer to clear any suspicion about Pixel creating alternate accounts in order to advertise. This morning at a cafe, he asked me to write a review for the lubix product, and I do not have a laptop so I used his. I am willing to clear any possible doubt of Pixel doing such a thing to advertise something that would only be beneficial to the cubing community.

EDIT:
I have read through this thread thoroughly as of now, and had not done so prior to my 1st posting. The application amount, depends on the user, I have watched Pixel lube using this, and he goes heavy. When I lubed my cube with it, I used very little, have solved it well over a few hundred times since the lubing, and it is still as beautiful as 5 minutes after application.
People also worry about the amount, in comparison to the other lubes I have used, CRC and that jazz, this single 2ml tube will have about the same lifetime of use as a can, possibly much more.
This lubes greatest advantage is seriously, "Lube and forget."

Also, this product is called Lubix due to the accidental luck of that being an algorithm. L U B' X.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

i can haz video of lubix being tested?

 

[oval30]

yeah can somebody else test lubix?

 

[Thomas09]

Where did you get this stuff from? Did you make it?

 

[Pixel 6]

yeah can somebody else test lubix?

It's in the works. I have samples as well as sales heading around the globe right now.

Expect to see youtube videos, as well as podcasts and reviews from people you know soon.

In the mean time, for those of you who have already got it in the mail, be sure to do your own reviews and comparisons to the other products on the market and let people here know the results.

Lubix ftw.

 

[Pixel 6]

I have about 10 more samples I want to get out. Who's willing to do an objective review?

 

[FatBoyXPC]

I'll do one, but more importantly you should find somebody with considerable speed to do it. You should also present this with somebody who has done a significant amount of lube testing before (such as badmephisto's jigaloo experiments). Silicone spray though will have a different effect and feel than a liquid like maru lube or shock fluid.

I personally use 30wt shock fluid and it works miracles (it took a bit of time to get worked all the way through the cube but man it made my FII feel brand new). I highly doubt your product could be of any higher viscosity than the highest weighted silicone based shock fluid.

 

[Pixel 6]

I'll do one, but more importantly you should find somebody with considerable speed to do it. You should also present this with somebody who has done a significant amount of lube testing before (such as badmephisto's jigaloo experiments). Silicone spray though will have a different effect and feel than a liquid like maru lube or shock fluid.

I personally use 30wt shock fluid and it works miracles (it took a bit of time to get worked all the way through the cube but man it made my FII feel brand new). I highly doubt your product could be of any higher viscosity than the highest weighted silicone based shock fluid.

Feel free to shoot me a pm to get your sample. I'll try to get ahold of badmephisto, and see if I can get a review. I know that people have their favorites, and don't expect everyone to change.

And I lulz at the shock fluid comment. You doubt too easily.

 

[endless_akatsuki]

Too bad I just ordered D39...

 

[FatBoyXPC]

I just know that it gets pretty high just seeing the bottles at the store, and I'm guessing if there was more online research + eBay I could find even higher.

PM Sent.

 

[Pixel 6]

Thanks for the PM's so far. Replies sent. Samples will be sent out by Monday.

Also, have room for 3 more people to try it... anybody else want to step up to try it and do a review?

I'd be happy to send it to any of the nay-sayers here as well. Hmm. yes, I would love to send a sample to anyone who simply thinks that I'm repackaging off the shelf garbage, or something that simply just won't work. I'd also like to send it to anyone who has a completely worthless cube that spins like it was made with sand paper, and not plastic.

A few more video review promises would be great. =]

 

[RealDeal]

I will be willing to try this product and give it a thorough review and compare it to other lubes, such as maru's lube, shock oil, crc lube, and any other lubricants people use that i can manage to get. the only problem is that I don't have a very good camcorder, just the webcam on my computer or the camera on my droid.

 

[ambo_o7]

i could definatly make a video of it, i have a unlubed guhong so i can do a comparison between unlubed/lubed on the same cube!

 

[Pixel 6]

Cool, thanks people. I have replied to all who took interest in getting a sample, and I look forward to seeing the reviews.

So at this point, (unless you're super awesome) I'm putting the free sample offer on pause. Would like to see the reviews come in and see peoples thoughts on it.

Thanks again to those who replied.

 

[bluecloe45]

Cool, thanks people. I have replied to all who took interest in getting a sample, and I look forward to seeing the reviews.

So at this point, (unless you're super awesome) I'm putting the free sample offer on pause. Would like to see the reviews come in and see peoples thoughts on it.

Thanks again to those who replied.

i avg sub 19, i have many cubes to lube and i would like to try lubix, my video would probably gain you 20-30 sales

 

[koreancuber]

Cool, thanks people. I have replied to all who took interest in getting a sample, and I look forward to seeing the reviews.

So at this point, (unless you're super awesome) I'm putting the free sample offer on pause. Would like to see the reviews come in and see peoples thoughts on it.

Thanks again to those who replied.

i avg sub 19, i have many cubes to lube and i would like to try lubix, my video would probably gain you 20-30 sales

am I the only one who lawled at this?

 

[dannyz0r]

Cool, thanks people. I have replied to all who took interest in getting a sample, and I look forward to seeing the reviews.

So at this point, (unless you're super awesome) I'm putting the free sample offer on pause. Would like to see the reviews come in and see peoples thoughts on it.

Thanks again to those who replied.

i avg sub 19, i have many cubes to lube and i would like to try lubix, my video would probably gain you 20-30 sales

am I the only one who lawled at this?

you lawled and i rented a roflcopter

 

[Whyusosrs?]

I laughed as well.

 

[ambo_o7]

bluecloe :| he was that incrediably annoying guy in monkeydude's BlogTv yesterday!!