FELLOW Carter Move Mug (355ml/12oz)

I’ve had this for three years and the colors are starting to peel off now, so a good durability I’d say. It is leak proof. I can even drip it inside my backpack and don’t worry about it!

Couldn’t love it more. Have had no issues!

At first I was wondering why a coffee travel mug was quite pricey, but it’s great. Solid and I can bringit to work on the bus and in the car with no leaks. Keeps the coffee hot and great to drink from. Highly recommend.

Lovely to drink tea from. Can’t speak to coffee yet as I don’t mix tea and coffee thermos’s for flavour reasons. However I have loved it so much this past year that I just ordered one size larger for coffee.

This is my second Fellow Move mug and its excellent. I enjoy the design for many reasons but primarily for the neutral taste of the ceramic liner. I keep this one at work because I was tired of my coffee getting cold. Now I'm not refilling as often and actually drinking less coffee.

When you walk into any thrift store, the largest number of items that are looking for a new love are the mugs/thermoses. Their abundance quickly reminds us how often their owners have replaced them! That is because they never last long; when they do, they don't become the 'loved ones'!
All thermos/coffee mugs have problems/inconveniences: they stink, they don't keep warm/cool long enough, they stain, they become boring, they crack, dent, and the list goes on.
Well, I have had my Fellow Carter for over six years now. Mine is an eight-ounce size, which I could not find on this website anymore. Guess that makes me an aristocrat?! Jokes aside, I already wrote a review back then, but I believe that would not do justice to this engineering wonder! Now, after six years, this renewed effort would do some good to the brand and those who are shopping.
The most annoying problems with any thermos/mug are;
They stink after not being washed for some time. I don't know about you, but I don't prefer to wash my coffee mug frequently. I love the build-up of the aroma, stain and texture inside the mug, which provides me with some added taste (both physically and mentally) that goes away with every wash. No coffee lover likes the hint of detergent in the backdrop of their caffeine trip.
The thermos doesn't keep the coffee warm after some time. Even if it does, the coffee gets denatured and gives away a metallic and/or penny-like taste after a lengthy storage.
It is tough to keep clean; there are intricate parts that don't clean easily. And why clean? Because they stink if you do not.
Not easy to sip from, especially in a moving car and/or while driving.
Then there are other problems - size, weight, aesthetics, pride of ownership, etc.
How does FC help here?
None of the mentioned problems is a 'thing' with the FC thermos. I barely wash my mug, and it does not matter! It never stinks; the coffee always tastes better than yesterday (imagine how the coffee tastes today! I have not washed it once in the last two months!).
The longest time I need my coffee to stay warm is about two hours; FC was built for a much longer wait time. So, there is no issue here. The best part is that the coffee taste does not change even if you open the coffee for the first time in two hours. The ceramic coating does the trick; why don't the other companies do the same when they cost twice as much? Are there no coffee drinkers on their teams?!
Cleaning the FC is a breeze; use any dishwashing detergent and warm water. I use a bottle brush to rub the inside gently. After six years of usage, I must tell you that the silicone gaskets are of top quality, and the design of the gasket is a well-orchestrated engineering that not only seals great but also cleans quickly and doesn't even stink even without frequent washing. I have not seen any fungal build-up once in these six years.
I have had episodes of spilling coffee while driving in the past. But that was pre-'Fellow Carter'. Coffee can be hard to drink in a moving car while hot. The detailed engineering that went into the sipping curve of the mug is practical and takes little to no learning at all. I discovered that the spill-guard not only prevents accidental splashes but also helps keep the coffee warm when drinking slowly on a long trip.
I was shocked when the mug did not fit in the Model 3 cup holder! So, I purchased an adapter for the FC in the M3. Now everything is the way I like it. I recommend this thermos/mug to anyone who wants to make a bonding with their mugs. It has become my pet.

I am pleased that, the hot beverage stays what is advertised (12hrs).