but I like them! I've never used mats before (this is ...
I've only used them once so far, but I like them!  I've never used mats before (this is the first time I'm properly blocking my work), so I wasn't sure what to expect.  It came with pins and a measuring tape, which was fantastic to make sure it was lined up correctly.  The only reason I took a star away was because putting the mats together and taking them apart is not as smooth as I think they should be (if I'm wrong and all mats do that, I'll be happy to retract that last statement).  Also, the lines some of the mats don't exactly meet up when put together.  It's a very subtle difference, but one w/ a keen eye can pick up.  If you need something to be perfectly lined up, this could be a small issue.  The pins work great, they're very sharp, and pulling them out was a little difficult.  I suspect that over time as the mats wear this will not be an issue any more.  I really like them so far!
Rating: 4 stars