Originally Posted by
Knitette
Unlike the other posters, I don't like Olfa - I don't find the markings are as clear as my Omnigrid ones. I've had my smaller one 4 years now. I hardly ever use the Olfa one.
I also read somewhere that not only is it best to have your rulers the same brand for consistency, but your mat too. Not sure if I believe this though!
They don't have to be the same as long as you are only measuring your project with one or the other. If you switch back and forth, nothing will match well.