MB 5m Tape measure Markings

[Livvy440]

Good Day

I own an MB 5m Festool Tape measure. During markout and measuring I frequently reverse the tape using both sides to measure. I have just realised that the print on both side of the tape do not Align with each other.

Instead the print on the top is 1mm out compared to the reverse side.

The hook slides for different measurements (Internal/External) which im aware about and is normal feature but for both printed sides not to be aligned does not seem correct.

Is this a deliberate design or a flaw in Manufacturing? Anyine else noticed this? Am I missing something?

Many thanks

 

[luvmytoolz]

If using both sides one side's measurements would need to be different by the thickness of the hook, which I'm guessing is 1mm, as one side you're measuring from inside the hook, the other side you're measuring from the outside of the hook

 

[waho6o9]

Exactly why i use a folding ruler.