Originally Posted by sewgray
My 10 year plus Olfa mat has never stunk, but I had a June Taylor and they really dull your blades fast.
When I changed rotary cutter brands in hopes of improving my cutting skills, I noticed that what I thought was wrong with June Taylor mats didn't seem to be a problem for me any longer. That mat does seem to have a harder surface and when I was applying extra pressure than necessary to get a good roll from the cutter the blades didn't last as long. With an easier roll accomplished with less pressure I'm pretty sure I like the harder surface better now....but, I'm still looking for a mat that I can honestly LOVE. Btw, my cutting has improved...now I need to find a way to measure consistently...lol...it's always sumpin', ain't it? smile