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” pencil at Retro 1951 (we also carry the matching pen!). It comes in: stainless, stainless with a blue lacquer finish or stainless steel ion-plated rainbow. Each Classic Pencil comes in a lovely package with extra leads and erasers. It moves easily twisting out the 1.15 mm lead. It has a weighty feel but sits effortlessly in the hand. The Tornado pencil, like the pen, writes like a dream! It makes a wonderful gift for a graduate or anyone looking to up their pencil game.

Details: stainless steel, stainless steel with acrylic dusty blue, or stainless steel with ion-plated rainbow colors, 5 inches in length, about 1/2 inch around at fullest, weighs about 1 ounce, includes extra leads and erasers

A Note From Erika: This pencil has an unusual thickness which makes it thin enough to write easily but thick enough that it doesn’t break.