--- title: "Midori Aluminum & Wood Ruler 15 cm: Beech and Metal" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/midori-aluminum-wood-ruler-15-cm/" description: "Midori Aluminum & Wood Ruler 15 cm explained: aluminum with European beech, 160 mm long and 2 mm thick, 0.5 mm and 1 mm scales, four colors, made in Japan." category: "Accessories" type: "Ruler" published: 2026-10-31 updated: 2026-10-31 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 1 products: - name: "Midori Aluminum & Wood Ruler 15 cm, light brown (42257006)" brand: "Midori" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "Japan" material: "Aluminum and European beech wood" price_band: "$ (under $5 per item, typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Designphil Inc. (Tokyo)" model: "Aluminum & Wood Ruler 15 cm" mpn: "42257006" url: "https://www.midori-store.net/SHOP/42257006.html" --- # Midori Aluminum & Wood Ruler 15 cm: Beech and Metal > The Midori Aluminum & Wood Ruler 15 cm pairs aluminum with European beech in a 160 mm body just 2 mm thick. One edge has a 0.5 mm scale and the other a 1 mm scale, both laser engraved. Midori lists it as made in Japan at 550 yen with tax (about US$3.48). - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/midori-aluminum-wood-ruler-15-cm/ - Category: Accessories - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-31 - Updated: 2026-10-31 ![Midori Aluminum and Wood Ruler 15 cm drawn to scale in light brown and black, 160 mm long, with a beech wood strip and engraved scale](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/midori-aluminum-wood-ruler-15-cm-illustration-16x9.png?v=9fecee88) *The aluminum and wood ruler in light brown and black, drawn to scale (1 mm = 3.8 px).* Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times. Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Midori Aluminum & Wood Ruler 15 cm, light brown (42257006) | Midori (by Designphil Inc. (Tokyo)) | Japan | Japan | Aluminum and European beech wood | – | $: under $5 per item | - Made in (Midori Aluminum & Wood Ruler 15 cm, light brown (42257006)): Japan. Midori's online store lists the country of origin as Made in Japan. Source: https://www.midori-store.net/SHOP/42257006.html ## Key takeaways - The body is 160 × 20 × 2 mm: aluminum combined with European beech wood. - One edge carries a scale in 0.5 mm steps and the other a 1 mm scale, both laser engraved. - Seen from the side the ruler is slightly arched, which Midori says makes it easier to pick up and hold. - It costs 550 yen with tax (about US$3.48), 110 yen more than the plain aluminum ruler. - Midori lists it as made in Japan in four colors, including light brown and black. ## What is the Midori Aluminum & Wood Ruler? **It is a 15 cm ruler that mixes aluminum and beech wood.** Midori describes a stylish ruler that combines light, strong aluminum with natural beech from Europe. The scale is laser engraved so it does not rub off, and the aluminum means a craft knife can be used along the edge. ## What are the specs? **160 × 20 × 2 mm.** Midori lists: | Item | Value | |---|---| | Body | 160 × 20 × 2 mm | | Package | 183 × 23 × 2 mm | | Material | Aluminum and European beech | | Scales | 0.5 mm on one side, 1 mm on the other | | Part number | 42257006 (light brown); black 42270006; dark brown A 42274006; brown × brown 42280006 | | Price | 550 yen with tax (about US$3.48) | ## Why two scales? **One for fine work, one for quick work.** The half-millimeter scale suits small measurements and the 1 mm scale is easier to read at a glance. By our arithmetic the finer scale doubles the number of divisions over the same length. ## How does it compare with the plain aluminum ruler? **It costs 110 yen more for wood and a second scale.** The [plain 15 cm aluminum ruler](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/midori-aluminum-ruler-15-cm/) is 440 yen and 3 mm thick; this one is 550 yen and 2 mm thick, with the arched profile. For a folding 30 cm see the [Aluminum Multi Ruler](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/midori-aluminum-multi-ruler/). ## Which color should you pick? **Four colors, one price.** Midori lists light brown (42257006), black (42270006), dark brown A (42274006) and brown × brown (42280006) at 550 yen each. We read only the light brown page. At 2 mm thick the ruler is 1 mm slimmer than the plain aluminum one, which makes it easier to slip into a notebook or pen case. ## Will the price change? **Possibly, soon.** On the day we read the page, Midori's store said it was running system maintenance for a price revision, that purchases were paused from 5 pm on October 30 until 11 am on November 2, and that sales at the current price ended at the start of that pause. So the yen price here is the pre-revision price, and the new one may differ. Check the store before you budget. ## Who is it for? **For people who want a metal edge with a warmer look.** The beech and aluminum combination costs 110 yen more than the plain metal ruler, about US$0.70 by our arithmetic. It is a desk ruler: Midori's page does not claim it folds, measures angles or has an edge scale. For those features see the [Aluminum Multi Ruler](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/midori-aluminum-multi-ruler/). ## Where is it made, and what does it cost? **Midori's store lists Made in Japan.** At 550 yen with tax (about US$3.48) it is in our $ band (under $5). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is it made of? Aluminum combined with European beech wood, per Midori. ### How big is it? 160 mm long, 20 mm wide and 2 mm thick. ### What scales does it have? 0.5 mm steps on one side and 1 mm steps on the other, laser engraved. ### Can I cut along it? Midori says the aluminum allows use with a cutter. ### What does the arch do? Seen from the side the ruler is slightly arched, which Midori says makes it easy to pick up and press. ### How much is it? 550 yen with tax, about US$3.48. ### Where is it made? Midori's store lists Made in Japan. ## Sources - [Midori Online Store: Aluminum & Wood Ruler 15 cm light brown product page (materials, size, scales, origin, price; read October 31, 2026)](https://www.midori-store.net/SHOP/42257006.html)