---
product_id: 74020615
title: "PP-18"
brand: "pacific arc"
price: "HK$331"
currency: HKD
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/74020615-pp-18
store_origin: HK
region: Hong Kong
---

# 18-inch precision etched graduation marks multi-purpose functionality PP-18

**Brand:** pacific arc
**Price:** HK$331
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📐 Measure Up to Perfection!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PP-18 by pacific arc
- **How much does it cost?** HK$331 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/74020615-pp-18)

## 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:** Etched markings guarantee longevity, making this ruler a staple in your toolkit.
- • **The Ideal Gift:** Perfect for editors and printers, this ruler is a thoughtful addition to any creative workspace.
- • **Hooked Top Edge:** Eliminate guesswork with a design that ensures accurate starting points every time.
- • **Four Tools in One:** Seamlessly switch between pica, points, agate, and inches for all your drafting needs.
- • **Precision Meets Versatility:** Crafted from durable stainless steel, this ruler is your go-to for flawless measurements.

## Overview

The Pacific Arc 18 inch Pica Pole Metal Ruler is a premium drafting tool made from stainless steel, featuring etched graduation marks for durability. It combines four measurement systems—pica, points, agate, and inches—into one versatile ruler, complete with a hooked top edge for precise starting points. Ideal for professionals in editing and printing, this ruler is both functional and a thoughtful gift.

## Description

Full description not available

## 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 18 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.

## Product Details

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

## Images

![PP-18 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61INEBwwycL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Model** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What kind of scale is "agate"?**
A: THE AGATE LINE SCALE
This unit of measure is normally known by the terms Agate or Agates. This is a unit of measure that was historically used to measure the depth (number of lines) of advertising columns in newspapers. There are 14 Agate lines in an inch.

Been in printing for 43 years and never used it. You owe me a beer.  :)

**Q: How wide is the actual ruler itself? Not at the widest point.**
A: It is about 5 and 1/4 picas wide or 7/8th inch wide.

**Q: Is there a hole in the top of it so it can be hung on a hook?**
A: Yes!

**Q: is this 18" or 12" like the picture?**
A: The picture is of a 12"

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Needed this
*by T***R on April 6, 2025*

Just what I needed. Wish I could have gotten the 24 inch line gauge from the same place but couldn't find one. Had to purchase from another co. This has all the measurements I'll need. Thanks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice pica pole
*by Y***. on November 14, 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fine measuring tool, with many optional types of measurement
*by V***T on March 25, 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!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Pacific Arc 18 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.hk/products/74020615-pp-18](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/74020615-pp-18)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong*
*Store origin: HK*
*Last updated: 2026-03-19*