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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
Gave as a gift; the recipient loves it and is keeping it at the office so his wife doesn't take it! Great themes and they write well.
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This Cool Duder takes me back to the silly arcade game that it looks like....The Graphics are a Hoot - In game animations all around the pen on both the body and the cap are a visual treat. I have other Retro Fountain Pens and they are made of metal or other heavyish materials but this one is made of resin that makes it a lot lighter than the others. The 1.1mm #6 Nib makes beautiful lines and the pen comes with a converter and an ink cart to get you started.
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Exquisite, Said the recipient of this gift pen! I say retro 51 makes pens that capture your imagination with its substantial quality! Note: I prefer to change the rollerball for a ball point ink. I like the consistency and the fine tip!
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Purchased as a gift. Smooth writer, nicely weighted metal pen. I got the corsair model.
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This pen is fantastic. It’s lightweight and although sleek, it has the right thickness for a good grip. I recommend it!
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Very nice rollerball. I enjoy using it!
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I've always enjoyed Retro 51's commitment to homages, and this one is no different. It certainly brings back memories of arcades and time spent. The design almost screams out the sound effects while writing.
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This is certainly one of the more unique Retro 51 pens that I own. I appreciate the nod to the days of typewriting, and the precursor to the keyboard I'm currently using(it's certainly easier to press the keys on this keyboard).
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My "Eiffel" version Retro 51 Tornado is a good writer with a great look. The acid-etched pattern affords a comfortable and tactile feel, making it a pleasure to use. The twist mechanism works smooth and positively, and the overall effect exudes quality and value. I now have four of these rollerball pens and highly recommend them.
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Earlier this month I received the Retro 51 Tread in the yellow "Spark" finish which I liked so much that I also ordered the orange "Flare" model, which I received yesterday. I now have four of these rollerballs (and one fountain pen) and find them to be very well made and very good writers. The acid-etched versions are unique and have a nice feel in the hand, and these Tread type are my favorites. I highly recommend them if you don't mind a twist type as opposed to a clicker pen.
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One of my very favorite stub nibs. It's smooth but still gives me a sense of the paper I'm using, and reliably lays down a good swath of ink even if it's been sitting dormant over the weekend. I love a good weighty pen, and this feels substantial even when unposted. The line width variation is pleasing, and the burnished copper barrel makes me very happy every time I pick it up. Alas, most other Retro 51 pens I've seen are not visually appealing to me, but if they ever make more along these lines, I will snap them up.
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The bits of abalone shell shine like jewels.
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The Retro 51 Typewriter Rollerball Pen looks snazzy and has a good feel to it, with just enough weight to make it feel substantial in one’s hand without being heavy enough to cause fatigue. The twist-open mechanism on the cap is the heaviest part of the pen, making the center of balance about two-thirds up the barrel (at the letter “I”). But the pen is short enough that the weight is supported by your hand. It’s comfortable to write with, and writes flawlessly! The rollerball refill is amazingly smooth. I’ll keep an eye out for Retro 51 refills on my other rollerball pens.
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I brought it as a gift for my buddy. She was so happy!!
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I brought it with a pen for my friend. Very happy with the performance.
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I brought it as a gift for my friend. He was so happy!!
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Shipping was fast. Pen looks and feels great Writes like a dream.
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Shipping was fast. Pen looks and feels great Writes like a dream.
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Mind blown ?? as a man I hesitated on buying this one, but I’m so glad I did it is simply beautiful in person and the pictures don’t do it justice.
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I ordered the Corsair in a Fine Point Nib, due to disappointing results from the EF Nib in the P-51 Mustang. The detail, quality & workmanship are all excellent on this Corsair. The rivets line-up when screwing on the cap.
The Fine Nib is an excellent and smooth writer. Wish the EF Nib on the P-51 Mustang wrote as nicely.
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Love my pen! It gets a lot of attention!
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Anyone who has a fondness for typewriters will love this pen. The texture of the raised "keys" and the overall design makes for a pen that feels good in the hand. The rollerball refill give a very smooth writing experience.
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Awesome pen. Looks great and feels great in my hand. I love to write with this pen.
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I really like this pen. I grew up using a typewriter and it brings back fond memories of using it. It wasn't fun to use at the time though! It was a LOT of work but for me it was worth it. I got a lot of excellent jobs because I knew how to work that machine!!
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