Tornado Classic Lacquer Rollerball Pens – Retro 51

Price range: R755.00 through R880.00

A classic never goes out of style. The Retro 51 Tornado Classic Lacquer pen features a stainless steel body with a high gloss lacquer overlay. The pen is fitted with a smooth flowing capless rollerball refill that is retracted with its patented knurl twist-top. The Retro 51 Tornado Pen can easily be converted from rollerball to ballpoint by changing the refill. Retro 51 abides by the motto that “Life is too short to carry an ugly pen!” The company is based in Dallas, Texas, and produces fashionable gift items that combine modern design with vintage quality. Packaged in assorted Retro graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand or on-the-go storage. It’s a capless rollerball, so it behaves and advances like a traditional Ball Pen, but writes as a Rollerball, but without the traditional screw-on cap.
Uses the Retro REF5-B or REF57P-B Capless Rollerball Refills or the REF71-B Ballpoint Refills.The Retro 51 Tornado Classic Lacquer White Glow in the Dark Rollerbal is a glass white lacquer over a stainless-steel barrel with chrome trim and is the newest edition to Retro’s Classic Lacquer Collection. Put this rollerball in the light and watch it glow with a white luminiscence at night.

Product features:

  • Made in the USA & based in Dallas, Texas.
  • Stainless steel body with a high gloss lacquer overlay.
  • Capless Rollerball pen with twist mechanism retraction cap.
  • Can be converted from rollerball to ballpoint by changing the refill.
  • Compatible with Retro REF5-B or REF57P-B Capless Rollerball Refills or the REF71-B Ballpoint Refills.
  • Ideal for gifting, or spoiling yourself.
  • Presented in a cushioned tube gift box that doubles as a pen stand or on-the-go storage.
  • Available 10 colour options including the new Glow-in-the-dark.

 

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Description

Retro 1951 has turned the humble pen into a design statement, proving that everyday writing can be anything but ordinary. Founded in Dallas, Texas, the brand was born from the idea that “Life is too short to carry an ugly pen,” and it’s a motto they live by with every collection they create.

Blending vintage-inspired aesthetics with contemporary craftsmanship, Retro 1951 pens are instantly recognisable for their bold graphics, playful personality, and high-quality construction. Each pen feels as good as it looks, with a reassuring weight, smooth ink flow, and just the right balance between form and function. Whether it’s the iconic Tornado rollerball or one of their limited-edition collaborations, every Retro 51 pen captures a sense of nostalgia and style that sets it apart.

Each pen arrives in a beautifully designed Retro graphic tube that’s more than just packaging, it doubles as a pen stand or travel case, keeping your favourite writing instrument ready for action.

For anyone who values individuality, quality, and a touch of wit in their stationery, Retro 1951 is a celebration of writing as an art form, and a reminder that good design never goes out of style.

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Orange, Red, Pink, Purple, Ice Blue, Green, Kiwi, Peacock, Black, Golw-in-the-Dark