"Sheldon" > wrote in message
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> 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
>==============

Hers may be a much heavier guage too. The guage size seems to really make a
difference.

Cyndi