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Retro 1951 Tornado Rollerball Pen, Pink (VRR-1313)

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Color: Pink


Features

  • Cap less retractable roller ball ink pen
  • Stainless steel barrel with high gloss metallic lacquer; trademarked knurled twist top; chrome accents
  • Packaged in a sturdy graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand
  • Can be converted to a ballpoint with Easy Flow 9000 (REF71) or Parker style refill
  • 5-Inch in length and 0.35-Inch in diameter at the grip section; 1 year limited warranty

Description

Retro 1951 Tornado Classic Lacquer Roller ball Pen. The classic lacquer Tornado roller ball pen by Retro 1951 features a stainless steel barrel overlaid with a high gloss metallic lacquer, chrome accents, and a trademarked knurled twist top for easy extension and retraction of the smooth flowing roller ball ink refill (Retro item REF5P). This pen can be converted to a ballpoint by using an Easy Flow 9000 (REF71) or Parker style refill. Packaged in a sturdy graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand, the Tornado is backed by a limited 1 year warranty. Pen measures 5-Inch in length and 0.35-Inch in diameter at the grip section. The Tornado line of writing instruments are renowned in the world of fine writing for their high quality, stylish features, and amazing writing experience at an affordable price. These combined characteristics make it a great gift for any occasion, be it Mother's or Father's Day, a graduation or birthday, or even a business promotion. Treat yourself to one as well, and we think you will agree that "this Pen will Blow you Away!" For over twenty years, Retro 1951’s mission has been to bring fashion, fun, and value to the world of writing instruments. They strive to bring the best quality designs to you by producing each product with the finest materials manufactured by skilled craftsmen. It is through constant evolution of style, color, and material construction that Retro 1951 proudly reminds you, Life is too short to carry an Ugly Pen!

Brand: Retro 51


Writing Instrument Form: Roller Ball Pen


Color: Pink


Ink Color: Black


Age Range (Description): Adult


Manufacturer: ‎Retro 1951 inc.


Brand: ‎Retro 51


Item Weight: ‎2.4 ounces


Product Dimensions: ‎6.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches


Item model number: ‎VRR-1313


Color: ‎Pink


Closure: ‎Retractable


Grip Type: ‎Knurled


Material Type: ‎Stainless Steel


Number of Items: ‎1


Size: ‎1 Count (Pack of 1)


Point Type: ‎Fine


Ink Color: ‎Black


Manufacturer Part Number: ‎VRR-1313


Date First Available: July 31, 2007


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    • A good pen to have at your desk
Color: Silver
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Context: My Bic clicker of some years was finally running out of ink and I decided to get an upscale replacement to serve writing duty at my desk. I wanted a thicker pen for better comfort that didn't have a click mechanism or a cap. I have somewhat large hands (roughly 4" by 8" with my palm outstretched and fingers kept together). The Retro 51 Tornado is surprisingly well-weighted and balanced for its size. At just under 5", it's the shortest writing utensil I have in my possession, 1/4" smaller than my Cross Century mechanical pencil. It weighs more than my aluminum and brass lead holder, and that weight is centered right before the end of the clip. The base of the cone protecting the rollerball is roughly 9mm across, and the barrel widens from that point up to the other end of the pen. All of the properties listed above make the usage of this pen one of the most comfortable writing experiences I've yet to find in any writing utensil. The center of gravity is placed right at the base of my index finger where I pivot the pen, making it easy to maneuver despite its weight. The taper allows me to hold the pen with minimal force without worry of sliding. The fit and finish is excellent. Nothing rattles and the twist action is smooth and well-weighted. The barrel is quite stiff and doesn't flex when I try to bend it. It takes roughly 2 pounds of force deflect the clip 1mm. The included rollerball cartridge delivers ink much like how I would expect a fountain pen to do so. The ink flows freely and a small amount of pressure is enough to produce a full-bodied stroke. In a 100 letter writing test, all of the characters came out plainly legible and I did not have to redo any strokes. Some strokes outside of that writing test did appear thin, though I'm not sure if that was simply the result of bad writing angle or an actual hiccup from the rollerball. I wouldn't recommend this pen for use with thin paper. At least with my example, the ink often bled through common college-ruled stuff. I like this pen a lot. All the features and properties seem to fit my use case and I look forward to writing more with it. The overall workmanship of the pen points to it lasting a very long time in my possession. I'll update this review when I reach a milestone or if anything changes with the pen. 07/09/2020 Update: I recently tried writing a page with this pen on some softer, heavier weight acid-free paper, but I found the rollerball struggling to consistently deliver ink, especially over areas on the page where I've rested my hand. The pen still writes fine over thin paper, however. It seems the ball is getting caught on the thicker paper, preventing the cartridge from dispensing ink properly. Writing lighter and at a more perpendicular angle seems to help, but I cannot in good conscience recommend this pen for use with soft, thick paper. I still like this pen a lot, but if I am to exhaust the cartridge, I will have to reconsider what cases I will use this pen for. No big deal. It's about time I got a fountain pen anyhow. Post-script: Besides being immediately less fiddly, the twist-action prevents the coil spring from ever decompressing at its maximum return speed. Only time will tell how long the mechanism will last, though I felt this would at least be more reliable than some click mechanism designs. In researching and selecting a pen I was more concerned about the quality of the enclosure and cartridge compatibility than the included cartridge itself (actually, the fact that it appears to be functioning so well is a little bittersweet. I wanted to try filling it with fountain pen ink, but I guess that'll have to wait some months). For everyday carry, I probably wouldn't take this pen—or any pen that doesn't have a solid cap for that matter. Ball pen cartridges in general don't seem as reliable as fountain pen reservoirs. I don't think failure will happen anytime soon with my example, but I'm not going to take any chances on my favorite dress shirt, at least not yet. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020 by Kris Kris
    • Nice pen for the money, great ink refill
Color: Ice Blue 2
Decided to go for the Stealth Tornado (and this Ice Blue unit) after reading many pen blogs online; the general praise the Tornado line receives is well placed. The pen arrived securely wrapped in Retro's trademark tube with foam lining. Upon taking it out, the weight distribution is pretty much spot-on, in line with the tip of the pocket clip. I'm a sports journalist, so I'm basically writing or taking notes eight hours a day. Upon barrel disassembly, its construction appears to be brass with a nice blue lacquer finish on the barrel's surface; the tip cone has a nice, high-gloss metal finish, same as the pocket clip and Retro's knurled twist mechanism. Not a heavy pen, but it does have a nice heft to it. Twist mechanism offers the right amount of resistance, but can still be operated with one hand. Pen tip deployment is smooth and consistent and, more importantly, there is zero wiggle when writting. Unlike the Stealth model I bought together with this Ice Blue unit, I could clearly hear rattling and knocking between the pen refill and the barrel when writing. Turns out it was an easy fix; after opening the barrel, noticed that the spring, for some reason, was installed backwards (in relation to how it came installed on the Stealth). After turning the spring around and reassembling the barrel, the rattling and knocking when writing went away and it now behaves just like the Stealth. The pen came with a Retro 1951-branded Schmidt P8126 capless black rollerball refill. It's my first experience with a Schmidt refill (I've always been fond of the Pilot G-2 rollerballs), but I have to admit it offers a great writing experience. People always say the G-2 refills feel "scratchy" when writing, and after using the Schmidt refill, now I understand whey they say that. There's very little friction, ink transfers to paper flawlessly and it throws down a pretty thick line (even though it has the same tip size, 0.7, as the G-2 refill - at least according to the specs available on Schmidt's website) that I'm still getting used to (G-2 writes thinner). This also means that, at least in my case, I'll need to change my notepads to compensate for the amount of ink it releases (it shows through a regular OfficeMax steno notebook). As stated earlier, pen has good balance and excellent weight distribution, so I feel no hand fatigue during extended writing sessions. A notebook change will be required to keep the ink from (almost) bleeding to the side of the paper that's already been written to. The cost for the pen and the nice refill it comes with is more than reasonable. Time will tell if the pen's construction holds up, but based on my time with it, with proper care, it should last many years. If you prefer ballpoints, the Tornado will also take Schmidt's EasyFlow 9000 refill. The Ice Blue Tornado is not pretentious (just like the Stealth) and has classic looks, but it is a very nice pen for the money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2015 by Jake R.

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