Fastcap PSSR-25 25-Foot ProCarpenter Lefty/Righty Standard Measuring Tape

I have gone through a lot of tape measures, and this FastCap ProCarpenter is easily my favorite so far. Solid build without being bulky, and the left/right markings are way more useful than I expected. Measuring from either side is fast and easy. I HATED counting fraction lines or even trying to see them now that I am older. I am not a daily carpenter - just a woman who thinks she can build a few things. The blade has a 96-inch standout, stays rigid, and retracts smoothly without snapping back. The built-in pencil sharpener and notepad sound gimmicky but are actually more handy than I had realized it would be. Bottom line: smart design, accurate, and clearly made by people who use tools. I will buy another so I have one for each space in my house.

This FastCap ProCarpenter is hands-down the best tape measure I’ve owned. The build quality feels solid and durable, and the standout feature is the lefty/righty markings — I didn’t realize how useful that would be until I started using it. Whether I’m measuring from the left or right, the numbers are always easy to read. The blade is sturdy, has great standout length, and retracts smoothly without snapping back too fast. The built-in pencil sharpener and notepad are surprisingly handy — nice little touches that make it perfect for shop or jobsite work. Tip: Keep a spare pencil with it — you’ll actually find yourself using the tiny note pad more than you think. Overall, FastCap really nailed it with this one. Smart design, accurate, and built to last. I’ll be sticking with this brand from now on.

This one has a LOT of first-class features. It's like a $40 measure, but for about a quarter of the price. I can't speak as to durability, but it feels and acts like high-quality. Brake button, sharpener, thump tab on the belt clip, super easy to read at any angle, soft rubber outer casing, whiteboard, oversized thumb brake slide lever and a bit lighter than my other pro 25' tape measure are all great features. My favorites are the readability of the tape, button brake and the tab on belt clip. I added photos showing all the special features. Due to the great value, this measure is an easy pick for most purposes. A runaway best choice. And the 16' version is a couple of dollars less. If 16' will suffice for max length, that's a good option as it will be much lighter.

I’ve had them all, DEWALT, lurking, Milwaukee, craftsman, and on and on. None can beat this little guy for what it is. Easy to read, reliably works in tough conditions and packed with extra features. I am pretty tough on tapers and am constantly trying to find a better one. I’ve had this one for two major projects now and it is still performing well. I built a 600sqft floating deck with pressure treated lumber and am currently installing a 450, paver stone patio. In both cases the tape has been performing beautifully. Both environments have been dirty weather saw dust, crushed granite, or sand. This tape has been dropped from heights of 8’ and I’ve retracted the tape through PT wood saw dust and leveling sand. It still retracts like the day o bought it. As for the bonus features that I like the most, I’m always guessing at the actual measurements because I’m not the greatest at mental math and this tape labels each and every tick mark on the tape in both directions left and right. Talk about easy to read! I also love the writing surface in the side of the tape to write the measurements with pencil. There is even a pencil sharpener on the side. Thankfully I switching to a pica style long tip mechanical pencil so I can use the sharpener. Would not work for a carpenter pencil. Not that that matters since I also reach for my knife to sharpen those anyways. If I had a wish list, i with the foot markers were a little more bold or perhaps a different color. And I wish the buckle on the side was slightly bigger to make it easier to hook onto my tool belt clip. I would highly recommend this tape! I have bought tapes 4 times this price that kicked the bucket long before this little guy. For the price, I am going to buy a couple more to keep around for when I inevitably bust this one.

I have 4 of them. They are great except they have a tendency to tear. But at same time they very easy to read. I would give 5 stars if they didn’t tear fairly easily.

Got what I ordered very happy

Great and genuine product I love. It is as it suppose to be. I am very happy with the purchase.

In the UK, it is nigh on impossible to find an imperial only tape measure nowadays. This tape measure is well made. Having inch fractions clearly labelled on both edges is so much better than having a split between metric and imperial. The pencil sharpener is a nice touch, as is the white label for jotting down measurements on the move. It is a strong measure that easily extends for 8 or 9 feet without collapsing. Two options for locking - temporary hold under the finger and slide lock on top. So easy to use. The spring clip is also much more user friendly than the usual metal bracket. I find imperial is the perfect system for working in wood. It just makes sense. There is no need to work machinist tolerances in wood. So easy to half and quarter using imperial fractions. Doing so encourages working in wood. I have no problem living in a scientific metric world, but please leave me with meaningful units that help me. Who wants to say twenty five point four millimetres when you can simply say 'inch' and then divide into halves each time to make 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 etc.

Exacta y buena calidad, quería una con solo pulgadas, pero que sea izquierda y derecha es mejor, menos confusión , y el sacapuntas ¡Genial!

This 25 foot left & right reading measuring tape is the woodworkers pro choice. I've been building cabinets and furniture for some 25 years. always using a regular tape. I finally decided to purchase a lefty to stop reading upside down. But this one is better than I expected, I use it in the wood shop every day now. Not only is it well made and durable, the measurements are in 1/16th increments the entire 25 feet on both sides. someone was thinking like a woodworker or any other craftsman in this design. A nice rubber encased grip and a built in pencil sharpener, a wonderful idea. along with a sort of white board to write in a measurement on the side. another excellent idea for the short memory of a head full of fractions and numbers while your transferring a measurement. This is a must for any craftsman's workshop, its simply the ideal measuring tape. Highly recommend.