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With a smooth and consistent ink flow, our short capless rollerball refills provide an effortless writing experience, making them perfect for all your writing needs. Whether you're jotting down thoughts or writing a letter, our blue ink rollerball refill will deliver reliable and high-quality performance every time. Keep your Retro 51 Tornado rollerball pen writing smoothly and effortlessly!
Albert (E=Mc2)
*Darkness of finish may vary
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The stainless steel barrel with vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The stainless steel barrel with vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The stainless steel barrel with vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The stainless steel barrel with vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The stainless steel barrel with vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The stainless steel barrel with vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The stainless steel barrel with vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The stainless steel barrel with vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The stainless steel barrel with vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The stainless steel barrel with vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The Orange Classic uses a brass barrel. The vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The stainless steel barrel, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Limited edition of 1951 pieces.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Go see in the "Specifications" section below the PDF file to have a closer look at the details.
This rollerball features an illustration of a skeleton in honor of Dr. Henry Gray, and his book on the human anatomy.
Glows in the dark:
Go see the PDF file in the "Specifications" section below.
*Darkness of finish may vary
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
*Glows in the dark:
Go see the PDF file in the "Specifications" section below.
The stainless steel barrel with vibrant lacquer, trademarked knurl twist-top and smooth rollerball refill make it a must have.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
**Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
*Glows in the dark:
Go see the PDF file in the "Specifications" section below.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
**Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
The Tornado Chromatic rollerball will take you to another world where waves of color stimulate not only your eye and brain but your writing, too. The spectrum of colors is ion-plated on the barrel, then lightly brushed and completed with polished chrome appointments.
*Each barrel has its own unique color variation.
It is packaged in a graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand and safe way of carrying your Tornado when not in use.
**Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
When you visit the Smithsonian, you're entering the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with approximately 154 million artifacts and specimens in it's trust for the American people. The Museums are dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the world through their unparalleled collections, exhibitions, and education outreach programs. Retro 51 is proud to produce officially licensed writing instruments inspired by the Smithsonian collection.
"The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will celebrate 50 years of unprecedented achievement in the care, conservation, breeding and study of giant pandas. Over the past five decades, the Zoo's bears have become international icons, beloved both for their adorable antics and their ability to bring colleagues from the United States and China together to collaborate for a common goal: saving the species from extinction."
This Smithsonian collection pen by Retro 51 not only writes with the dreamy rollerball refill, but it also has multiple charming pandas printed on the lightly textured barrel. Each Tornado is complete with antique silver accents, individually numbered top ring and the Smithsonian sun logo on the finial. Add The National Zoo Panda rollerball pen to your collection or wrap it up as a gift for family and friends.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Go see in the "Specifications" section below the PDF file to have a closer look at the details.
When you visit the Smithsonian, you're entering the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with approximately 154 million artifacts and specimens in it's trust for the American people. The Museums are dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the world through their unparalleled collections, exhibitions, and education outreach programs. Retro 51 is proud to produce officially licensed writing instruments inspired by the Smithsonian collection.
Gene Davis's Hot Beat is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's permanent collection. He was quoted saying, "it seemed to feel right, as we entered the sixties, to have color that leaped right off the wall ... It's almost as if I wanted to shout, rather than to whisper." You'll definitely be writing boldly with this Tornado printed in matching stripes to replicate this painting.
Pick up a piece of history with the officially licensed Smithsonian collection by Retro 51. Each twist-top rollerball pen has the Smithsonian logo and a serial number both engraved on the top ring and sun logo printed on the top disc.The writing instrument is packaged in a matching commemorative tube.
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Go see in the "Specifications" section below the PDF file to have a closer look at the details.
The mystery of the sea awaits with this new Big Shot Tornado rollerball intricately designed after the legendary Nautilus submarine from Jules Verne's timeless masterpiece 20,000 leagues under the sea. In the words of Captain Nemo, "The ocean is an immense desert where man is never alone, for he can feel life bustling all about him."
That bustling life begins on the packaging tube, decorated with foil stamped graphics reminiscent of a vintage book cover. Excitement continues when you open the tube with a POP to reveal the metal pen inside. Experience the weight, textured rivets, panels and details of the submarine acid-etched in the barrel and finished with stonewashed copper; this pen exudes an aura of adventure, just like the enigmatic vessel.
Part of our esteemed Literary Collection, each Big Shot Tornado rollerball is numbered on the top ring. Whether you're a connoisseur of fine writing instruments or a devoted fan of Verne's work, this pen is sure to leave a lasting impression. The Nautilus is now boarding for boundless adventures.
**We do not advise submerging The Nautilus in water.
Acid etched + stonewashed copper barrel - big-shot size
Inspired by 20,000 leagues under the sea novel by Jules Verne
Stonewash copper trims
Knurl twist-top
Numbered top-ring (i.e. not limited edition)
Deep diver on top disc
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a commemorative navy-blue tube
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter (max): 14.5 mm
Pen weight: 40 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Go see in the "Specifications" section below the PDF file to have a closer look at the details of the retractable roller ball and its box.
🍓 There's nothing quite like a perfectly ripe strawberry - bright red, fresh, and one of those unmistakable fruits that always seems to signal something sweet. The Strawberry Tornado rollerball takes that familiar favorite and turns it into a colorful new design made for your pen collection.
The glossy strawberry-red barrel is sprinkled with yellow seed details and finished with green lacquer accents, giving the pen its playful, fresh-picked look. To top it all off, each pen comes packaged in a colorful fruit-patterned tube created especially for the Fruit series.
Picked fresh and super sweet, this Strawberry is ripe for the picking!
Strawberry fruit-inspired design with custom fruit details
Green lacquer accents
Matching fruit-themed top disc
Knurl twist-top
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a fruit theme pattern tube (can be seen in the Specifications section below)
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter: 12 mm
Pen weight: 28 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
🍌 Bright, cheerful, and instantly recognizable, there's something about a banana that just brings a little fun with it. The Banana Tornado rollerball takes this everyday fruit and gives it the Retro 51 treatment, turning its familiar colors and details into a playful design made for everyday writing.
The matte yellow barrel captures the look of a ripe banana, complete with a green knurl and a brown outer edge on the finial for those little touches of fresh-from-the-bunch character.
And no banana would be complete without the sticker! A glossy fruit sticker printed right on the barrel takes inspiration from those iconic produce stickers you'd find on a real banana, adding one more familiar detail to the design. To top it all off, each pen comes packaged in a colorful fruit-patterned tube created especially for the Fruit series.
Fresh, fun, and full of a-peel, the Banana Tornado rollerball is ready to go bananas!
Banana fruit-inspired design with custom fruit details
Yellow, green and brown accents
Matching fruit-themed top disc
Knurl twist-top
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a fruit theme pattern tube (can be seen in the Specifications section below)
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter: 12 mm
Pen weight: 28 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Green vibrant lacquer on stainless steel barrel with gloss clear coat
Polished chrome accents
Matching color top disc
Knurl twist-top
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a standard Retro graphic tube
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter: 12 mm
Pen weight: 28 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Yellow vibrant lacquer on stainless steel barrel with gloss clear coat
Polished chrome accents
Matching color top disc
Knurl twist-top
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a standard Retro graphic tube
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter: 12 mm
Pen weight: 28 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Blue vibrant lacquer on stainless steel barrel with gloss clear coat
Polished chrome accents
Matching color top disc
Knurl twist-top
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a standard Retro graphic tube
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter: 12 mm
Pen weight: 28 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Pink vibrant lacquer on stainless steel barrel with gloss clear coat
Polished chrome accents
Matching color top disc
Knurl twist-top
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a standard Retro graphic tube
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter: 12 mm
Pen weight: 28 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Wrap yourself in color and creativity with Patchwork, the newest design in the Tornado Vintage Metalsmith collection. Inspired by the timeless art of quilting, this rollerball is a celebration of craftsmanship and comfort - a reminder that beauty often comes from the way we piece things together.
Each vibrant square is thoughtfully arranged, echoing the patterns found in beloved handmade quilts that grandma makes. From soft pastels to bold pops of color, Patchwork captures the vibrancy of stitched fabrics and the warmth of stories sewn into every block and designed to be passed down for generations.
Complete with a matte finish and satin silver accents, this pen feels as cozy as it looks - inviting you to slow down, piece together your thoughts, and write something stitched with love.
Colorful quilt pattern print on barrel with matte finish
Satin silver accents
Blue star on top disc
Knurl twist-top
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a graphic tube
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter: 12 mm
Pen weight: 28 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Inspired by generations of warmth, family, and tradition, the Tornado Vintage Metalsmith Poncho rollerball brings the spirit of woven serapes and ponchos to your everyday writing. From family gatherings to open roads, these vibrant textiles have long carried a sense of comfort, color, and character, becoming cherished pieces passed down through generations. This design captures that same connection, celebrating the artistry, patterns, and memories woven into every thread.
Drawing inspiration from iconic woven textiles of the Southwest, the pen barrel features a rich serape-style pattern of colorful stripes complemented by Retro 51's signature antique brass trim, creating a warm, vintage-inspired finish. Fitted with a smooth-flowing rollerball refill, it delivers an effortless writing experience that's perfect for everyday notes, journaling, or correspondence. Each pen is packaged in a coordinating graphic tube, making it an exceptional gift for collectors and writers alike.
Rooted in heritage yet crafted for modern writers, the Vintage Metalsmith Poncho is a celebration of color, artistry, and the moments worth preserving. Built to write for years to come, it's a distinctive companion that brings warmth and character to every line.
Multi-color woven-style print on barrel with matte finish
Antique brass accents
Aztec-style graphic on top disc
Knurl twist-top
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a graphic tube
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter: 12 mm
Pen weight: 28 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
A.A. Milne - The House at Pooh Corner - decorations by E.H. Shepard
Bounce into Hundred Acre Woods with the newest addition to Retro 51's Literary Collection, The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne featuring the classic illustrations of E.H. Shepard. This Tornado rollerball captures the charm of the beloved tale and now features the exuberant Tigger amongst the original cast of characters - Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and more!
The warm honey-colored barrel is accented with stonewashed brass and a numbered top ring and topped with a printed top disc featuring Tigger himself - ready to spring into action. To complete the collectible experience, each writing instrument is packaged in a red paper tube with gold foil details that echo the original book cover. This pen is sure to bring a bit of childhood joy to your writing desk!
E.H. Shepard's book illustrations from "The House at Pooh Corner" printed on barrel
Stonewash brass accents
"Tigger" illustration on top disc
Numbered top-ring (ie. not limited edition)
Knurl twist-top
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a commemorative red tube
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter: 12 mm
Pen weight: 28 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
"Second star to the right... and straight on to writing."
Introducing the newest addition to the Retro 51 Literary Collection: Peter Pan. Inspired by the story that has captivated generations with adventure, wonder, and a refusal to grow up, this Tornado rollerball captures the magic of Neverland in every detail.
Wrapped around the barrel are enchanted evergreen illustrations from the beloved story, set against a warm ivory background that gives the pen a classic storybook feel. Finished with vintage-inspired brass trims, Peter Pan blends nostalgic charm with everyday sophistication.
Whether you're jotting down your next big idea, sketching maps to imaginary worlds, or simply signing off on daily adventures, the smooth rollerball refill delivers an effortless writing experience worthy of a true storyteller.
Each pen is packaged in a green tube with green foil stamp inspired by classic literary book covers. Perfect for collectors, dreamers, and readers who never quite outgrew the spirit of adventure.
Peter Pan illustrations
Stonewash brass accents
Clock illustration on top disc
Numbered top-ring (ie. not limited edition)
Knurl twist-top
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a commemorative green tube
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter: 12 mm
Pen weight: 28 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
Inspired by one of the most enduring works of Greek mythology by the ancient poet Homer, Retro 51 proudly presents the newest addition to the Literary Collection: The Odyssey rollerball.
Drawing inspiration from the timeless artistry of ancient Greek pottery, this Tornado features a classic vase-inspired design that brings legendary scenes from The Odyssey to life. Follow Odysseus on his epic voyage through iconic moments, from his encounter with the Cyclops and the perilous Scylla to the unforgettable scene where he is bound to the ship's mast to resist the Sirens' enchanting song.
The illustrated scenes wrap seamlessly around the matte-finished barrel in striking detail, complemented by stealth black accents and presented in an elegant black tube adorned with copper foil graphics.
From epic journeys to timeless tales, The Odyssey Tornado rollerball celebrates one of literature's greatest adventures, making it a worthy addition for readers, writers, mythology enthusiasts, and collectors alike.
Greek pottery-style illustrations
Stealth black accents
Greek decorative pattern on top disc
Numbered top-ring (ie. not limited edition)
Knurl twist-top
Rollerball refill*
Packaged in a commemorative black tube with copper foil
Pen length: 125 mm
Pen diameter: 12 mm
Pen weight: 28 g
*Ballpoint pen refills can also be used with this retractable roller ball (capless), see the accessories.
