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Retro 51 Pens
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With a mission statement like "Life is too short to carry an Ugly Pen!", Retro 51 is all about bright colors and unique themes. Always searching for the latest theme or trend, Retro 1951 combines modern trends with vintage quality and ideals.
Started in 1990, Retro 1951 focused on unique gift writing instruments. They wanted to create a pen that shows a bit about the writer from the design. A pen makes a perfect gift that will last for years and is a token of love and friendship. Each Retro 51 has been designed, created and packaged with nostalgic Americana.
In 1997, Retro 51 release the Tornado in three colors: red, blue and green. The retractable rollerball pen was an instant hit and is still available today in a broader color and theme selection. Just like a tornado, this pen will blow you away.
Since then Retro 51 has expanded their offering including such items as fountain pens. By an nostalgic pen designed by Retro 51 today!
Pen Chalet is an Authorized Dealer of Retro 51 pens and writing instruments.
Country: United States of America
Started in 1990, Retro 1951 focused on unique gift writing instruments. They wanted to create a pen that shows a bit about the writer from the design. A pen makes a perfect gift that will last for years and is a token of love and friendship. Each Retro 51 has been designed, created and packaged with nostalgic Americana.
In 1997, Retro 51 release the Tornado in three colors: red, blue and green. The retractable rollerball pen was an instant hit and is still available today in a broader color and theme selection. Just like a tornado, this pen will blow you away.
Since then Retro 51 has expanded their offering including such items as fountain pens. By an nostalgic pen designed by Retro 51 today!
Pen Chalet is an Authorized Dealer of Retro 51 pens and writing instruments.
Country: United States of America
Customer Reviews
I love this pen! The 1.1 stub nib is nice and smooth. I love how the seams on the cap line up with the seams on the barrel.
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The rollerball refills are excellent in quality and price. I always keep a 3pack on hand.
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Every now and then I like to use a ballpoint. With the Retro 51 I have that option. Excellent pen refills.
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Got this for my non-pen-obsessed husband for Father’s Day. He really likes it!
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I love, Love, LOVE this pen! Perfect balance and weight, and although I don't usually prefer roller ball ink, this one is a nice ink. Have received several compliments on the design and materials. Needless to say, I don't let it out of my sight!
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Love this pen! I'm giving it as a gift and may need to order a second I love it so much. Gift was well received. Can't say enough about the Retro 51's. They are like a gateway pen to pen fanatics! Once you go Retro you too will believe "Life is too short to carry an ugly pen."
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Wonderful pen! Just love the balance and feel of the Retro 51 Tornado. The fun designs make choosing a pen for work a pleasure.
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Beautiful, smooth and great quality.
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This was a gift because of the design. The recipient, who is partial to fountain pens, thinks this pen writes with much less force than most non-fountain pens. He loves the retro design.
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I was pleasantly surprised by the pen I received. It is beautiful, stylish and a very nice writing implement.
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Not as big as I expected but still fatter than a regular tornado. My dad really liked it. Engraving was perfect!
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The Big Shot rollerball pens are excellent. I own two of them, and will continue to buy them as new styles come out. Excellent grip on them. Excellent customer service as well. Keep up the excellent work.
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The customer service, along with the quality of the pens is excellent. I've been using the Retro 51 rollerball pens for years now, and I continue to buy them when new styles come out. Excellent for a gift idea as well. Keep up the excellent work.
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Good product, long time to restock in my opinion
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This is not only a classic design but a Great writing pen. I love it. And it is true that life is too short to carry an ugly pen.
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Excellent and unique pen. Many iterations of the pen from which to choose.
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This is my first fountain pen and I really enjoy the experience writing with this pen. The Retro 51 is well weighted, extremely comfortable to hold and the ink nib is quite smooth. I am learning about fountain pen ink and how it differs from roller ball and ball point pen ink. Additionally writing with a fountain pen fell more like painting then writing and I feel like using this pen will help me return to what use to be my very polished penmanship prior to querty keyboards. Excellent first experience with using a fountain pen with the Retro 51 Brand.
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The Roosevelt Metalsmith model (and series) is an excellent choice for a day-to-day pen, and the quality appearance is well above the norm. The refills put down a consistent, strong line of ink. Well worth the money.
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I have the P51 Mustang med nib. Superb writer, smooth and good weight.
Using Pilot Iroshizuku Momiji ink.
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Love the design and function the each pen offers
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Very much pleased with with all my retro pens
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Very much enjoy the smooth action with fine writing
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Got these refills for my retro 51, have not had a chance to use them yet.
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Very sleek design. Nice solid metal feel. Writes smoothly. Is wonderful!
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