You're 1/2 way in luck... I can tease you with pictures of the two I own,

however, damn if I can remember where I bought them from. I vaguely remember I might have bought them from Woodpeckers, but that was many years ago and I couldn't find them on their site. Got this hit searching with "m power r1 tape measure"... who dobs in Amazon's unavailability.
However, here's a close up of the logo that may give better results for you then me in searching,

Why 2 tapes you may ask? Inkeeping with the adage "measure twice..."!

 

Great choice, looks like Mpower went belly-up according to the internet.

 

Lee Valley sells both left to right and right to left tape rules.

 

Hello,
I am having toruble finding a 10-16ft Imperial 1/2" wide tape ruler that reads right to left. Also I am looking for a folding ruler that reads right to left with a slide-out inside measuring tool. I searched the lumberjocks forums and didn't find an answer. I'm tired of reading upside down on my Stanley PowerLock and making mistakes when measuring. Lufkin makes a QuikRead tape that is center read but it is large 3/4x16ft and Perfect measuring tape co. has one but it is 25ft. I want something that fits in my Jeans front pocket.
Thank-you, Hough.

Fastcap makes this one, is that what you're looking for?

Left Handed ProCarpenter Tape Measure - FastCap

www.fastcap.com

 

that's a good choice but too big for my needs-thanks

 

I have a Lee Valley, and Fast cap that reads both ways.

 

thank you

 

Hello,
I am having toruble finding a 10-16ft Imperial 1/2" wide tape ruler that reads right to left. Also I am looking for a folding ruler that reads right to left with a slide-out inside measuring tool. I searched the lumberjocks forums and didn't find an answer. I'm tired of reading upside down on my Stanley PowerLock and making mistakes when measuring. Lufkin makes a QuikRead tape that is center read but it is large 3/4x16ft and Perfect measuring tape co. has one but it is 25ft. I want something that fits in my Jeans front pocket.
Thank-you, Hough.

Lee Valley has a cabinet makers tape that is available in right to left, is 10' long, with a 1/2"wide blade. Price is $8.90

 

thank you

 

I just turn the tape upside down.

 

I use that Fastcap tape and really like it.

 

+1 for FastCap.

 

I like my FastCap measuring tapes--buy two, while you're at it.

 

I have a very serious issue with Fastcap tapes: they're so cheap, I don't pay them much mind when using! Invariably I lose them!

Great tapes, though!

 

Thank-You everyone for the fast reply, I went with the Lee Valley design because it is more compact than the others and soooo cheap at only $8.90.

 

Cheap tapes are... wait for it... cheap. You'll probably be gobsmacked with this revelation and it's just about impossible to comprehend in your wildest imagination, however, I've had cheap tapes go rogue on me in the past.
Now on regular occasions, I validate my not so cheap tapes against a steel rule at "normal temperatures".

 

My decision was based on needs, not price. This tape from lee valley was a perfect fit, pocket size, no metric markings, and right to left read. I have found no other tapes that fit those needs except close seconds are "Micro Mark" and "Perfect Measuring Tape Co."(25ft) both favour metric markings.
That's a great idea to check against a known good example, I will compare the markings with a good rule when they arrive.

Perfect Measuring Tape Co.

Micro Mark

 

For anyone interested here are the links I have found.

Lee Valley Link

Micro Mark Link
Micro Mark Amazon link

Perfect Rule Link
Perfect rule Amazon link

 

I adjust mine, but when you work with many woodworkers in one building it’s a must to be organized..

 

Ive had Fastcap and now the orange R2L pictured above. I liked the Fastcap but it really did not last that long. The R2L is new, still testing.

 

I just got both from Lee valley that that read from R-L and
L-R. It is called the blindmans tape. Works well for old eyes .

 

I just got both from Lee valley that that read from R-L and
L-R. It is called the blindmans tape. Works well for old eyes .

If the ones with a yellow case, these are the ones I have and are great!

 

Hello,
I am having toruble finding a 10-16ft Imperial 1/2" wide tape ruler that reads right to left. Also I am looking for a folding ruler that reads right to left with a slide-out inside measuring tool. I searched the lumberjocks forums and didn't find an answer. I'm tired of reading upside down on my Stanley PowerLock and making mistakes when measuring. Lufkin makes a QuikRead tape that is center read but it is large 3/4x16ft and Perfect measuring tape co. has one but it is 25ft. I want something that fits in my Jeans front pocket.
Thank-you, Hough.

Check Lee Valley Tools website.
i don’t know if they have it for sure, but they probably do

 

My sight has weakened as I've aged. Now I use a Braille tape measure, and I drive by Braille.

 

Hello,
I am having toruble finding a 10-16ft Imperial 1/2" wide tape ruler that reads right to left. Also I am looking for a folding ruler that reads right to left with a slide-out inside measuring tool. I searched the lumberjocks forums and didn't find an answer. I'm tired of reading upside down on my Stanley PowerLock and making mistakes when measuring. Lufkin makes a QuikRead tape that is center read but it is large 3/4x16ft and Perfect measuring tape co. has one but it is 25ft. I want something that fits in my Jeans front pocket.
Thank-you, Hough.

Have you tried searching for left handed tools I am not making a smart alic reply

 

Try Fast Cap