No, the brushed SS I have is brushed circularly, not all in the same
direction. Believe me, I use and clean my countertops *a lot* and
there are no visible marks.

Nathalie in Switzerland

Circularly IS in the same direction... patterned finishes, because
they're typically repetitive, are even more prone to showing
scratches/wear.

Regardless of the pattern, any *random* scratches/marks made will be
very obvious.... there is no way that SS won't become scratched/worn
through use... if yours is not marred then it's only because you do not
use it... perhaps you've still not peeled off the protective film.
Sheldon