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product_id: 425414730
title: "12\" Stainless Steel Pica Pole Ruler: INCH and PICAS"
brand: "pacific arc"
price: "$145"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
category: "Pacific Arc"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/425414730-12-stainless-steel-pica-pole-ruler-inch-and-picas
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Hooked top for exact start point 4-in-1 multi-scale precision Durable stainless steel build 12" Stainless Steel Pica Pole Ruler: INCH and PICAS

**Brand:** pacific arc
**Price:** $145
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📐 Elevate your craft with precision that lasts—measure like a pro, every time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 12" Stainless Steel Pica Pole Ruler: INCH and PICAS by pacific arc
- **How much does it cost?** $145 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/425414730-12-stainless-steel-pica-pole-ruler-inch-and-picas)

## Best For

- pacific arc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pacific arc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Premium stainless steel construction with etched markings that never fade, ensuring years of precision.
- • **Compact & Portable:** 12-inch size fits effortlessly in your toolkit or desk drawer—always ready for your next project.
- • **Quad-Scale Mastery:** Measure flawlessly with inch, pica, points, and agate all in one sleek tool.
- • **Hooked Edge Accuracy:** Eliminate guesswork with a hooked top edge that guarantees perfect alignment every time.
- • **Timeless Gift for Creatives:** A thoughtful, classic tool perfect for editors, printers, and designers who value precision.

## Overview

The 12" Stainless Steel Pica Pole Ruler by Pacific Arc is a durable, multi-functional drafting tool featuring four measurement scales—inch, pica, points, and agate. Crafted from premium stainless steel with etched graduations for longevity, it includes a hooked top edge for precise starting points. Compact and reliable, it’s ideal for professionals and creatives seeking exact measurements in printing, design, and art.

## Description

Create precise measurements in four different scales with Pacific Arc's pica pole. Also called a printer line gauge, pica stick, or agate ruler, these rulers were fundamentally used to hand measure spacing in the printing and newspaper industry. Nowadays, artists use it for any measuring purpose. The sturdy stainless steel is etched with graduation measurements to prevent fading and ensure longevity. About Pacific Arc: Since 1979, Pacific Arc has been creating art and drafting products with the user in mind. As you have constantly innovated and ideated, Pacific Arc continues to be driven by the passion to bring you the best products and supply you with the tools to bring your ideas to life. It’s our mission to foster imagination and provide you with the best tools for the job. With an excellent product line and numerous happy customers, we continue to make this dream a reality, creating products that are not only high quality, but affordably priced.

Review: I used to use this item when I worked in a print shop. I eventually bought my own. After a few moves, I couldn't find it anymore and even though retired I still use it to make a lot of fine measurements around home. So I bought this one. It is almost as good as my original. Wouldn't you know, less than 2 wks later, I found my original one! Now I have a great back-up!
Review: Just what I wanted.

## Features

- PREMIUM DRAFTING RULER - Create beautiful, precise prints with this sturdy metal straight edge. The ruler metal is stainless steel and is etched with graduation marks for longevity. The markings are large for ease of use.
- MULTI-PURPOSE 12 INCH RULER - This pica ruler combines four drafting tools in one with pica, points, agate, and inch measurements. Must have, small metal ruler, for printers to measure type and designs.
- HOOKED TOP FEATURE - Your measurements will never be off again with this pica ruler's hooked top edge. It takes the guesswork off of your mind by precisely marking the starting point for your designs.
- THE PERFECT GIFT - This agate ruler is perfect for the editor or printer in your life who appreciates classic hand measurement. Get them a unique, thoughtful gift they will appreciate.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B073V56CTR |
| Brand | Pacific Arc |
| Colour | Chrome |
| Graduation Range | 1/16 Inches |
| Item Weight | 59 g |
| Item model number | 12 Inch |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Arc |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 30.5L x 30.5W Centimeters |
| Style | Compact |
| UPC | 038236018407 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pacific Arc
- **Colour:** Chrome
- **Graduation Range:** 1/16 Inches
- **Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Style:** Compact

## Images

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![12" Stainless Steel Pica Pole Ruler: INCH and PICAS - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DX9Vv+76L.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by V***T on 25 March 2024*

I used to use this item when I worked in a print shop. I eventually bought my own. After a few moves, I couldn't find it anymore and even though retired I still use it to make a lot of fine measurements around home. So I bought this one. It is almost as good as my original. Wouldn't you know, less than 2 wks later, I found my original one! Now I have a great back-up!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***C on 22 July 2024*

Just what I wanted.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***R on 4 August 2025*

This is a specialty tool used in graphics arts and publishing, so it has the appropriate scales for inches, agate, picas, and points. It's made of steel and will last forever. I had my previous one for decades, and in a moment of carelessness, left it on my desk at home. Either one of the grandchildren or the lady we hire to clean the house got it. So, hide it when you're not using it. (There was some ink smeared on the points scale that you'll see in the picture, which I couldn't entirely remove, so somebody at the factory was careless.)

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*Last updated: 2026-02-11*