TRAVELER'S 15cm Brass Ruler

Solid brass ruler measuring 15cm, manufactured with 45 tons of press force through multiple stages of trimming and bending. Laser-engraved markings and raised edge for fountain pen use.

Why This Exists

TRAVELER'S Company created this ruler because measuring tools shouldn't be disposable plastic afterthoughts. The brass construction means actual weight in your hand, the kind of tactile feedback that makes you more precise without thinking about it. The manufacturing process is deliberately excessive: 45 tons of pressure pulls the brass plate, then it's trimmed, bent, trimmed again, and finally laser engraved. This isn't efficiency—it's Japanese manufacturing philosophy where the process matters as much as the result.

The raised edge on one side solves a specific problem: when you're drawing lines with fountain pens or liquid ink, flat rulers let ink seep underneath and ruin the line. The raised edge creates clearance so ink can't bleed under the ruler. It's also easier to pick up off a flat desk. The brass will develop patina over years of use, darkening from golden lustre to the deep colour of antique tools. This is intentional—TRAVELER'S Company designs their brass products to age visibly, so the tool becomes a record of the work you've done with it.

What Makes It Good

• Solid brass construction — substantial weight provides stability and precision
• Raised edge design — prevents ink bleed when drawing with fountain pens or liquid ink
• Laser-engraved markings — permanent measurements that won't wear off
• Japanese manufacturing — precision engineering from skilled craftsmen
• Develops patina — ages from golden lustre to deep antique appearance
• Compact size — 15cm length fits pencil cases and notebook covers

Who This Is For

Built for people who use fountain pens and need clean lines without ink bleed, designers and architects who want precision tools that feel substantial, and anyone who's tired of flimsy plastic rulers that slide around on paper. Perfect for TRAVELER'S notebook users who want brass accessories that age alongside their leather covers, bullet journalers who draw layouts with liquid ink, and professionals who appreciate tools that improve with years of use rather than deteriorating. If you've ever struggled with a lightweight ruler sliding across your page or bleeding ink under the edge, this solves both problems.

Specifications

Note: Brass patina isn't a defect—it's the entire point. The ruler will darken and develop character with handling and atmospheric exposure. If you want tools that look brand new forever, buy plastic. If you want tools that become more beautiful as you use them, this is exactly what you're looking for.