--- product_id: 260153884 title: "552 01 Mars Comfort Quick-Setting Compass with Push-Button, Universal Adapter and Lead Box (350 mm Diameter)" brand: "staedtler" price: "AED 230" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Staedtler" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/260153884-552-01-mars-comfort-quick-setting-compass-with-push-button store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 350mm max circle diameter Interchangeable needle & lead Quick-setting push-button 552 01 Mars Comfort Quick-Setting Compass with Push-Button, Universal Adapter and Lead Box (350 mm Diameter) **Brand:** staedtler **Price:** AED 230 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Master your circles with precision and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 552 01 Mars Comfort Quick-Setting Compass with Push-Button, Universal Adapter and Lead Box (350 mm Diameter) by staedtler - **How much does it cost?** AED 230 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/260153884-552-01-mars-comfort-quick-setting-compass-with-push-button) ## Best For - staedtler enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted staedtler brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Generous Reach:** Draw perfect circles up to 350mm diameter with ease - • **Trusted Quality:** STAEDTLER’s iconic durability and comfort for professional results - • **Effortless Control:** Hinged lead and needle legs for smooth, stable drawing - • **Customizable Crafting:** Interchangeable needle and lead parts adapt to every project - • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Push-button mechanism for instant, flawless adjustments ## Overview The STAEDTLER 552 01 Mars Comfort Compass combines quick-setting push-button technology with interchangeable needles and leads, enabling precise circles up to 350mm. Designed with hinged legs for smooth operation and crafted from durable materials, it’s the go-to tool for professionals and creatives seeking reliable, high-quality drafting performance. ## Description STAEDTLER Mars Comfort quick-setting compass with push-button mechanism and centre wheel. Hinged lead and needle legs. Interchangeable needle. Max. circle approx. 350mm. Does not contain an extension bar. Review: 家紋作成用として購入しましたが、ある上絵師が使用しているメーカーですね。 Review: Very good quality and value for money. I read all the reviews of this set and other sets and this one stood out for quality and it has not disappointed. So happy I chose it. Has been greatly useful in my artwork with mandalas. Recommended. ## Features - Quick-setting compass with push-button mechanism and centre wheel - Hinged lead and needle legs - Interchangeable needle - Length 170 mm - Interchangeable lead part with shank 4 mm ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001F9P8LQ | | Best Sellers Rank | #20,408 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #43 in Drafting Compasses | | Brand | STAEDTLER | | Color | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,899) | | Date First Available | 7 August 2012 | | Grip Type | Ribbed | | Ink Color | Blue | | Item Weight | 113 g | | Line Size | 0.3mm | | Manufacturer | Staedtler | | Manufacturer Part Number | 552 01 03 | | Material Type | Metal Plastic | | Model number | 552 01 ST | | Number of Items | 1 | | Paper Finish | Coated | | Point Type | Fine | | Product Dimensions | 10.49 x 2.21 x 22 cm; 113.4 g | | Size | Zirkel | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Kids, Teens, Adult - **Brand:** STAEDTLER - **Colour:** Silver - **Ink colour:** Blue - **Writing instrument form:** Scriber ## Images ![552 01 Mars Comfort Quick-Setting Compass with Push-Button, Universal Adapter and Lead Box (350 mm Diameter) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813A3FHUc7L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Would this be usable in a machine shop setting for doing things such as scribing metal?** A: no, get an old starrett or general with the wing. they are solid steel construction. these drafting ones have plastic joints and adjustments.. not suitable for metal work. **Q: Is this compass "spring loaded"?** A: no. as far as i can tell there are no springs involved with this tool. the arms are adjustable with quick release levers for broad and quick adjustment as well as a small wheel for more fine and precise measurements. the arms are very sturdy and firm in both locked and unlocked positions. this is the best compass i could find, i love it, worth every penny. i probably will never need to buy another compass unless i start working very large or very small. having a tool arm that accepts any stylus (marker, pen, brush etc.) is what wins it for me, and also the sturdy and stylish construction. good luck. **Q: Does this poke a hole into the paper? The ends look very sharp like a needle.** A: Yes, it will create a tiny hole in the paper. When that's a problem I use a little square of thin plastic there in the center; that is, I put this one-inch-square guard down, which already has a detent in it, I draw my circle and remove, and keep, the protector. **Q: where is this product made?** A: Germany ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***ー on 20 July 2024* 家紋作成用として購入しましたが、ある上絵師が使用しているメーカーですね。 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***P on 22 November 2025* Very good quality and value for money. I read all the reviews of this set and other sets and this one stood out for quality and it has not disappointed. So happy I chose it. Has been greatly useful in my artwork with mandalas. Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***- on 5 April 2014* The combination of features in this compass make it extremely easy to use, very precise and also very versatile. The wheel allows you to adjust the compass radius minutely, and the buttons allow you to easily and quickly change the radius by large amounts. In actual operation how this works is, you use the buttons to adjust to radius to very close to the one you want, and then you use the wheel to quickly fine-tune it to the exact radius required. It's worth noting that the wheel adjusts more finely than the wheel on the similar Staedtler compass which lacks the buttons. (On that compass, if the wheel screws were as finely tuned as on this one, it would take far too long to adjust the compass radius by large amounts since that other compass has no button release.) The max radius is in excess of 8 inches—don't know exactly the size but it's very large. Additionally, there is an extra piece which you can put in place of the compass lead, which open up and allows you to tighten into place any kind of writing instrument or paintbrush, chalk or whatever. It allows for pen-like objects quite a bit wider than a standard pencil, so even fancy gel pens can fit into it and be tightened in. Also, the design of the tightening screw is such that it will not damage what you put into it. (Some compasses have a screw that screws directly into the side of the inserted wooden pencil, leaving a small hole. This compass just squeezes the pen or pencil with a curved plastic piece—nice design.) The case is very nice and professional and protects your compass and lead and so forth. The catch on the case is just right—easy to open, but it is very unlikely to come open by itself in a backpack. I suppose it could if you REALLY bashed your bag around, but I've never had a problem with it. Also included is a small cylinder for holding extra lead, which comes with several leads and—surprise! an extra metal compass tip. Nice touch. Haven't had a need for it so far. Actually, since the metal tip is the same width as the compass lead, you could even replace the lead with the extra metal tip so you would have a compass with two metal tips and no lead—something like carpenters compasses I have seen. I haven't personally needed to do this but it might be handy. Both arms of the compass have the same connector screws, so you could use the pen/paintbrush holder in place of the metal tip, instead of in place of the lead tip. Again, I've never needed to, but you could do it easily if you wanted to. (In other words, you would then have two tips: one of lead for drawing, and the other whatever you put into the plastic grip and tightened in.) The compass has one more feature, which I'm not really sure the purpose of. Both of the standard arms—lead holder and metal tip—can be bent inward on a hinge that's about halfway up the arms. The hinge is fairly stiff so they will NEVER bend that way by accident. They can't bend outward at all, only inward. I don't know why this would be useful, since you can just use the button release to make the radius smaller instead of bending them in like that, but there it is. (Please comment if you know what that feature is for.) Overall, this is easily the best compass I have ever seen or used and for me, well worth the price of about $25. ## Frequently Bought Together - STAEDTLER Comfort Metal Quick Setting 6" Compass 2 Piece Set: Universal Adapter, Push-Button Mechanism & Extra Leads - Draws Circles up to 350mm - SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black Ink Pens - Pens for Writing, Drawing, or Bullet Journaling - Assorted Point Sizes - 6 Pack - Faber-Castell Erasers - Drawing Art kneaded Erasers, Large Size Grey - 4 Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/260153884-552-01-mars-comfort-quick-setting-compass-with-push-button](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/260153884-552-01-mars-comfort-quick-setting-compass-with-push-button) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-06-11*