Westcott CR-12 12" Plastic Ruler - Zero Centering

The Westcott CR-12 is a 12-inch plastic ruler designed with precision layout and typographic work in mind. Its defining feature is a zero-centering scale that starts measurement from the middle of the ruler, running outward in both directions. This makes it especially useful for centering text, images, or design elements without calculating half-widths manually. In addition to standard inch markings in sixteenths, the ruler carries pica, point, and agate scales, as well as type gauges for seven common point sizes ranging from 7 to 15 points—tools that graphic designers, typesetters, and print professionals use regularly.

Built from translucent, laminated plastic, the CR-12 lets you see your underlying work while you measure and draw, which is a practical advantage when aligning to existing marks or grid lines. Pre-punched stitch and eyelet spacing holes along the body add versatility for bookbinding, scrapbooking, and other craft applications. While it lacks the heft and rigidity of a metal ruler, its light weight and specialized scale set make it a focused tool for anyone whose work involves typography, editorial layout, or precision paper crafts.