Worlds "cutest" micrometer?

[misfitsailor]

This is a half inch micrometer marked "Hale" and "made in USA". It has large, flat anvils. It's made of steel and is nickle plated.

It once belonged to my machining mentor. I bought his machine tools from his estate after he passed on.

 

[Mechanicboy]

This is a micrometer for measuring the thickness of paper.

 

[Mechanicboy]

Starrett No 223 Paper Gauge Micrometer 0-11/32" range.

 

[misfitsailor]

Mechanicboy , Thank you! You solved the mystery for me of why the anvils are so large.