TORNADO: A BETTER PEN FOR EVERY DAY

The Tornado is a twist-action rollerball pen with a cult following. There are many different Tornado designs, from demure to outrageous, but the core elements are the same across Retro51's entire rollerball lineup: all-metal construction, knurled twist-action ring at the back, and a strong metal clip on the side.

People love their Tornados for many reasons. The twist mechanism is really pleasant to use, and it's less likely to fail than the typical click-advance mechanism. Twisting the knurled ring on your Tornado is a nice little fidget activity when you aren't actively writing (and unlike a regular retractable pen, it's silent.)

Another great feature is the liquid-ink rollerball refills that Retro51 uses for Tornado pens. These reliable writers are very inky and smooth, moving quickly across all kinds of paper and never failing to deliver a bold line. And because it's compatible with common brands of refills, including Schmidt, the Tornado can be customized with a trip to your local pen shop.

Comes in a Retro51 tube (random design). Made in Taiwan.

ABOUT RETRO51:

Retro51 is one of the most popular and well-known brands of writing tools in the United States. Rooted in the design of retro American writing instruments — which often used a similar twist mechanism as Retro51's signature Tornado series — these pens and pencils offer a writing experience that's silky smooth and stylish.

Retro51 writing instruments are covered by a one-year manufacturer warranty. Warranty service is handled directly by the manufacturer; please click here for the full details.