Canetti Rulers: Red 6" & 12"

$21 ~~$42~~ In stock

The red is a conviction. Nicolai Canetti, who founded his New York design group in 1980 and spent the following decade collecting awards, designed the ruler as part of that original run — solid steel, weighted to anchor paper while you work, with a standing center edge that functions as a handle for lifting and repositioning. Reissued for the 40th Anniversary, now in MoMA's collection.

Satin matte finish with markings in both Metric and Imperial scale. Arrives boxed with a black pouch. Available in 6" and 12".

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 19 reviews)

Matthew ★★★★★ Aug 14, 2026

The red is so vivid it makes my other desk tools look dull—it’s a solid steel statement piece. I’ve been using the 6-inch one for daily tasks and it’s held up perfectly, no bends or scratches. That exact shade alone was worth the purchase.

Daniel ★★★★★ Aug 12, 2026

I’ve used it every day for three weeks and the steel still looks flawless — no bends, no scratches, just that perfect solid weight in my hand. The 12-inch one lives on my desk and the 6-inch travels in my bag, which is a combo I didn’t know I needed until now.

Miles ★★★★★ Aug 11, 2026

The red is so vivid it actually makes me smile every time I reach for one. Both sizes feel perfectly balanced in hand, and the solid steel hasn't bent or scratched after weeks of daily use.