Olfa Gelbe Schneidematte 9" x 12"

The 2mm thickness gives it just enough rigidity that it doesn't curl up at the edges while I'm pressing down with my art knife, and the yellow surface makes cut lines really easy to see. It's been on my desk for two weeks now and shows barely any surface wear, which is more than I can say for my old

This little yellow mat is exactly the right thickness for my art knife work — sturdy enough that I don't feel the blade hitting the table underneath. It's a perfect size for small projects and the color makes it easy to spot on my cluttered desk.

The yellow surface really helps me see my pencil marks and fabric edges clearly, and it's taken a fair amount of abuse from my rotary cutter without showing permanent cuts. It lies flat right out of the package, which I appreciate.