--- product_id: 381375133 title: "12 inch Pica Pole Metal Ruler, with Pica, Points, Inches, and Agate Measurements, Stainless Steel Ruler for Drafting" brand: "pacific arc" price: "23309CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Pacific Arc" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/381375133-12-inch-pica-pole-metal-ruler-with-pica-points-inches store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 4-in-1 multi-scale precision Stainless steel durability Hooked top for exact start 12 inch Pica Pole Metal Ruler, with Pica, Points, Inches, and Agate Measurements, Stainless Steel Ruler for Drafting **Brand:** pacific arc **Price:** 23309CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📐 Elevate your craft with the ruler that’s a cut above the rest! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 12 inch Pica Pole Metal Ruler, with Pica, Points, Inches, and Agate Measurements, Stainless Steel Ruler for Drafting by pacific arc - **How much does it cost?** 23309CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/381375133-12-inch-pica-pole-metal-ruler-with-pica-points-inches) ## 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 with etched markings that never fade, ensuring lifetime accuracy. - • **Trusted by Pros:** Favored by journalists, designers & printers for decades—join the legacy of precision. - • **Compact Powerhouse:** 12-inch size fits perfectly in your toolkit without sacrificing professional-grade performance. - • **Quad-Scale Mastery:** Pica, points, agate & inches all in one sleek tool for flawless drafting. - • **Precision Hooked Edge:** Hooked top design guarantees zero guesswork on your starting measurements. ## Overview The Pacific Arc 12 Inch Pica Pole is a stainless steel drafting ruler featuring four measurement scales—pica, points, agate, and inches—etched for durability and precision. Its hooked top edge ensures exact starting points, making it a trusted tool for professionals in printing, design, and art since 1979. Compact yet robust, it combines classic craftsmanship with modern reliability. ## 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: Nice pica pole - Pica poles are pretty old school now, but as a former journalist I won’t live without one. If any other profession uses (used) them other than people involved in producing printed media, I have no idea what it could be… I bought this new one because I managed to misplace the pica pole I’ve had for at least 30 years around my home somewhere. Looking for it and not finding it in its “spot” causes me a bit of distress that other measuring tools do not. I tore through the house and couldn’t find it. So I went online and bought this one. It’s a nice one. Although I think it’s unlikely that people shopping for a metal ruler would end up on this page…let me say that pica poles are a fantastic and solid measuring tool. Most metal rulers I’ve run across bend if it’s held up by one end. These don’t. If all you need is to measure in inches or if you want a solid straight edge, this is a great tool. There’s a reason that journalists, typesetters and layout designers insist on keeping a pica pole in their homes long after their careers are over. As a group, we’ve been choosing pica poles over metal rulers for many decades - even when metal rulers are so much cheaper. Review: Excelente - Muy buena calidad y precisión. Buena compra. ## 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B073V56CTR | | Brand | Pacific Arc | | Brand Name | Pacific Arc | | Color | Chrome | | Colour | Chrome | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 291 Reviews | | Graduation Range | 1/16 Inches | | Graduation range | 1/16 Inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 30.5L x 30.5W centimeters | | Item Weight | 0.13 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Pacific Arc | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model | 12 Inch | | Part Number | PP-12 | | Product dimensions | 30.5L x 30.5W centimeters | | Style | Classic | | Style Name | Classic | | UPC | 038236018407 | ## Product Details - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Pacific Arc - **Colour:** Chrome - **Style:** Classic - **Graduation range:** 1/16 Inches ## Images ![12 inch Pica Pole Metal Ruler, with Pica, Points, Inches, and Agate Measurements, Stainless Steel Ruler for Drafting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61z4873p6nL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Model** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice pica pole *by Y***. on 14 November 2023* Pica poles are pretty old school now, but as a former journalist I won’t live without one. If any other profession uses (used) them other than people involved in producing printed media, I have no idea what it could be… I bought this new one because I managed to misplace the pica pole I’ve had for at least 30 years around my home somewhere. Looking for it and not finding it in its “spot” causes me a bit of distress that other measuring tools do not. I tore through the house and couldn’t find it. So I went online and bought this one. It’s a nice one. Although I think it’s unlikely that people shopping for a metal ruler would end up on this page…let me say that pica poles are a fantastic and solid measuring tool. Most metal rulers I’ve run across bend if it’s held up by one end. These don’t. If all you need is to measure in inches or if you want a solid straight edge, this is a great tool. There’s a reason that journalists, typesetters and layout designers insist on keeping a pica pole in their homes long after their careers are over. As a group, we’ve been choosing pica poles over metal rulers for many decades - even when metal rulers are so much cheaper. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelente *by O***A on 29 January 2021* Muy buena calidad y precisión. Buena compra. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good if your in the printing industry *by D***T on 21 April 2025* good ruler ## Frequently Bought Together - Pacific Arc 12 inch Pica Pole Metal Ruler, with Pica, Points, Inches, and Agate Measurements, Stainless Steel Ruler for Drafting - Westcott GA-96 Computer Point & Pica Ruler, Transparent Graphic Arts Ruler, 12 Inch - VENCINK Genuine Bone Folder Scoring Folding Creasing Origami Paper Creaser Crafting Tool for DIY Handmade Leather Burnishing, Bookbinding, Scrapbooking, Paper Cards Crafts (100% Cattle Bone) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/381375133-12-inch-pica-pole-metal-ruler-with-pica-points-inches](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/381375133-12-inch-pica-pole-metal-ruler-with-pica-points-inches) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*