Midori Aluminium Ruler - Black

It’s very handy for keeping with a sketchbook — I’ve used it to figure out the pitch of a roof of a church I was sketching, as well as the usual straight lines. It’s sturdy enough when closed, you need to be careful not to bend it when it’s open, but it’s not super-flimsy or anything. It’s really nicely made and finished, and it’s accurate — because Amazon asked I put my (expensive) callipers on it — it’s as good as dead-on. :) It’s a lovely little thing.

I was on the hunt for a sturdy 30cm ruler I could make use of everyday and came across this ruler. the design aesthetic is perfect for me (minimal) and the build quality is superior to many other brands/rulers out there. It is expensive but is worth the investment if you want to upgrade your pencil case contents like I have.

Well made accurate ruler. Folds very neatly into a carrying case (not included with the item).

This, for me, was a luxury buy, an example of the Japanese knack of producing everyday objects that ooze elegance and desirability. It is small and bijou, and it opens and folds convincingly and reassuringly, suggesting that it will last well in use. Angle accuracy is pretty good, but the gradations on the hinge-ring are difficult to read and hard to accurately set due to the small scaling. I purchased the black variant and the etched white markings on the rule are easily read. I like this little ruler a lot. Using it makes me smile inwardly. I certainly do not regret my purchase as it oozes style beyond it's function, but the angle element falls short as I would not trust it as a standalone to provide me with a trustworthy angle.

Well designed practical ruler, easy to carry around and looks smart!

Very good quality portable rule. Stood up to the task so far, being carried in a pen pouch on a diary. Pivots well.

Fit for Purpose. Not great quality, sharp edges. Its worth 1/2 - 2/3 the price only

Great little ruler for everyday drawing etc. Would love it if Midori/Traveler's Company made a matching geometry set to go with this.

The quality of this ruler is top notch. Feels good in the hand. Sturdy aluminum. Doesn't feel loose when extending it to it's full length. The tiny angle indicator and arrow to measure the angle is a nice touch. Good quality item. Attractive. It's a ruler you probably wouldn't want to lend out. You definitely won't find anything like this in your local Staples or art shop in North America.

手紙を空けたり紙を切ったり、あると便利なミニ定規。リビングのペン立てに置いています。 家族が色違いも持っていますが、私はこちらの白木とアルミのすっきり軽やなデザインが好きです。 お値段もお手頃で言う事なしです。

This is one of the nicest tools I’ve owned. The ruler is sleek: - It folds smoothly into itself, making a subtle, yet satisfying, clasp-click sound when the metal reaches the metal upon closing it - The protractor lets you measure angles - The ridge (where the ruler connects and disconnects to fold) doesn’t affect the straightness of a line drawn - The tension from the hinge is loose enough for easy opening and closing, while tight enough to maintain an angle - The measurement markings are etched in and then painted - The ruler is small in both height and length (when folded) A couple of additional notes: For people who measure in inches, this measures only in millimeters and centimeters; conversion is an option. Also, while the hinge should last a long time, I’d be careful with opening and bending the ruler just in case. This ruler is well-designed, and I recommend it for anyone who wants a portable multipurpose ruler.

Super!

Righello spettacolare. Piccolo, pratico, robusto, preciso. Fattura in metallo di qualità ottima. La possibilità di aprirlo e raddoppiare la sua lunghezza è per me un valore aggiunto non indifferente, per non parlare della possibilità di mantenerlo saldamente ad una angolazione desiderata (compresa tra 0 e 180 gradi). Una volta fermato all'apertura desiderata (apertura continua e lineare, non a scatti), mantiene la posizione in maniera salda. Ecco, a voler essere pignoli, la regolazione dell'angolo di apertura delle due metà del righello non è precisissima, ma non è stato pensato per lavori di precisione. Un po' caro forse, ma ne vale la pena. Nel complesso, più che consigliato!