This beautifully handcrafted Rustic Wall Ruler is the perfect way to capture your family?s growth over the years, offering a unique blend of functionality and sentimental value. Now featuring painted black engravings, the dashes, numbers, and text stand out vividly against the stained wood, creating a striking and elegant look that complements any home decor. Whether it?s your family name, a child?s name, or a special phrase, this customizable ruler is a conversation starter and a memorable gift. Product Highlights: Painted Black Engravings: Unlike our natural engraving option, this version features dashes, numbers, and text carefully painted in black, providing bold contrast and a polished appearance. Customizable Personalization: Add your family name, a child?s name, or a meaningful phrase to make it truly your own. Please include your desired text in the order notes. If a family name is provided, it will be displayed as ?The [Your Family] Family.? Convenient Hinge Design: Each ruler is designed with a hinge in the middle for easy storage, making it ideal for preserving family memories or passing down as a cherished heirloom. Eco-Friendly Finish: Crafted with an oil-based, non-toxic stain featuring low VOCs, this ruler is as environmentally friendly as it is beautiful. Size and Measurements: Physical Dimensions: Height - 58 inches, Width - 4.5 inches Measurement Range: Engravings begin just below the 1-foot mark and go up to 5 feet 6 inches. If preferred, you can request measurements starting at 2 foot, extending up to 6 feet 6 inches. Please note: Wood is a natural material and may expand or contract slightly with changes in temperature and humidity, which may affect exact measurement accuracy. Build Process: Each ruler is made in two parts, securely assembled with a hinge for safe shipping and convenient storage. After precision CNC engraving, the painted elements are carefully applied, and the entire piece is finished with a clear coat for lasting durability. Customer Commitment: At iirntree.com, we take pride in our quality craftsmanship and your satisfaction. Every ruler is meticulously inspected to meet our high standards before shipping. Our team is always available to assist with your questions and customization needs. Join the many satisfied customers who have rated us 5 stars on Amazon, eBay, and Etsy. Thank you for choosing iirntree.com for your personalized decor. We look forward to creating a meaningful piece that your family will treasure for generations!