The Brand: “Life is too short to carry an ugly pen.” This motto says it all! Retro 1951 is a Texas-based company that was started in 1990. From the beginning they have dedicated themselves to well-made “throw back style” writing instruments.

Description: This is called the “Tornado” pen at Retro 1951. It comes in: raw brass, raw copper, stainless or stainless with a blue lacquer finish. It moves smoothly to open with a trademarked knurled twist top. It has a weighty feel but sits effortlessly in the hand. The Tornado pen writes like a dream! It is one of the pens we recommend most often for gifting in our Main Street shop.

Details: stainless steel, stainless steel with acrylic dusty blue, raw brass or raw copper, black ink, 5 inches in length, about 1/2 inch around at fullest, weighs about 1 ounce

A Note From Erika: This pen doesn’t have all of the bells and whistles that some do, but it’s perfect just as it is. The raw brass and copper will develop a patina from use making them distinctly yours.