I use this mold constantly for my Goudas, Butterkase, Cheddars and others. Any compromise in shape is more than made up with the convenience of having a lined mold and a super smooth and well shaped cheese. You don't really need to flip the cheese in the mold, but flip the entire mold during the pressing process. I flip in the mold at the end with very little pressure just to get rid of a slight ridge cause by the follower.