---
product_id: 267867197
title: "Retro 51 Lacquer Tornado Rollerball Pen/Ball Pen (Steel)"
brand: "retro 1951"
price: "€ 79.73"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Retro 1951"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/267867197-retro-51-lacquer-tornado-rollerball-pen-ball-pen-steel
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
---

# Capless retractable twist mechanism Smooth 0.5mm rollerball ink Stainless steel alloy body Retro 51 Lacquer Tornado Rollerball Pen/Ball Pen (Steel)

**Brand:** retro 1951
**Price:** € 79.73
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Own the pen that means business — Retro 51 Tornado: Write your legacy in style.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Retro 51 Lacquer Tornado Rollerball Pen/Ball Pen (Steel) by retro 1951
- **How much does it cost?** € 79.73 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/267867197-retro-51-lacquer-tornado-rollerball-pen-ball-pen-steel)

## Best For

- retro 1951 enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted retro 1951 brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Gift-Ready Luxury:** Packaged in a sturdy graphic tube doubling as a pen stand—impress colleagues or elevate your desk setup.
- • **Effortless Twist Action:** Patented knurled twist top for smooth, capless retractability—no more lost caps, just instant readiness.
- • **Perfectly Weighted Power:** Balanced heft designed for confident, bold strokes—feel the authority in every signature.
- • **Eco-Chic Refillable Design:** Replaceable rollerball or ballpoint refills reduce waste and keep your pen forever fresh.
- • **Sleek Steel Sophistication:** Polished & brushed stainless steel barrel that resists fingerprints—write like a pro with style.

## Overview

The Retro 51 Lacquer Tornado Rollerball Pen features a durable stainless steel barrel with a high-gloss lacquer finish and a patented knurled twist retractable mechanism. It offers a smooth 0.5mm rollerball ink experience, is refillable with both rollerball and ballpoint cartridges, and comes packaged in a stylish tube that doubles as a pen stand. At just 5 inches long and 0.35 inches in diameter, it balances weight and comfort for professional daily use.

## Description

Retro's best selling pen features a stainless steel body. Comes fitted with a smooth flowing rollerball refill that is retracted with their patented knurl twist top. Rollerball refills and Ballpoint conversion refills available.

Review: Feels like a pile of 100 dollar bills wrapped around a ball point pen. - In the winter of 2016 I purchased eight stainless steel pens from desertcart that were all under $20. I was on a mission to find the perfect writing instrument. For many years I exclusively used plastic black pilot G2 .07 or .1 line weight gel ball point pens. which is a damn good pen. I still use them all the time. However I was on the search for something better. Why?? Because 4-5 days a week I spend at least an hour journaling or writing things in my note book. I wanted to find a special pen, exclusively for this journaling practice I have cultivated. When I received all my stainless steel pens and placed them side by side and tried them all out, it was really a no brainer. the Retro 1951 Tornado Pen won the gold medal and is officially now my writing pen. I quickly gifted away all the other loser stainless steel pens to my friends and never told them why. Here's 5 reasons why I love the the Retro 1951 Tornado Pen # 1 - It's just flat out handsome. This is a very masculine looking pen. They have several colors and designs but I highly recommend the stainless steel model, because it's just gorgeous. The top and bottom have a polished finish, while the pens body has a nice brushed finish which feels good to touch. the oil from your hands won't leave prints on the brushed finish. # 2 - It feels great holding it. What I love most is that It has a little bit of weight to it, but it's not too heavy, it's just right.. I have a heavy hand. I learned this drawing in architecture school working with Rapidiographs. Naturally when I write or hand draw, my lines are heavy, bold and hard. It took me a lot of practice to get good drawing light and delicate line work. Writing with this slightly heavier pen feels right. I feel like a boss holding this pen. It's perfect for signing drawings or anything else you sign. # 3 - Its reusable. Just pop off the tip replace the ink cartridges which are a couple of bucks. You can buy them from desertcart in bulk. Rather then creating more plastic trash. The ink cartridges are less then half the waste of a plastic throw away pens. # 4 - you won't lose it. Most of my life, I wore cheap crappy sunglasses until one day invested in a quality pair of ray bans. It felt great to wear quality sunglasses, but even more importantly I'm neurotic about losing them. So I never do. My relationship with this nice pen is the same thing. In fact, I won't let anyone else even use it. I just say "no sorry, I don't have a pen." If someone asks, because I know they won't give it back. #5 - Its cheap. This pen is only $20, but it feels like a pile of 100 dollar bills wrapped around a ball point pen. Ok fine I'm just being dramatic, it's really just a stainless steel pen. Whenever I ask people to guess how much this pen costs they say between $75-100. Which is why It makes an excellent gift.
Review: OTTIMO - Molto maneggevole

## Features

- Cap less retractable roller ball ink pen
- Stainless steel barrel with high gloss metallic lacquer- trademarked knurled t
- 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 re
- 5-Inch in length and 0.35-Inch in diameter at the grip section - 1 year limite

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002HT6UQ |
| Additional Features | Pocket Clip, Refillable, Retractable, Twistable |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Age range (description) | All Ages |
| Animal Theme | no animal theme |
| Best Sellers Rank | #182,188 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,144 in Liquid Ink Rollerball Pens |
| Body Shape | Round |
| Brand | Retro 1951 |
| Brand Name | Retro 1951 |
| Closure Type | Retractable |
| Color | Purple |
| Colour | Purple |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 475 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Fine |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00735725003370 |
| Grip Type | Knurled |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | 2H |
| Included Components | Capless Rollerball Refill |
| Ink Base | Water |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Ink colour | Black |
| Item Diameter | 0.35 Inches |
| Item Dimensions | 38 x 38 x 165 millimeters |
| Item Weight | 0.22 Grams |
| Line Size | 0.5mm |
| Manufacturer | Retro 51 |
| Material | Alloy Steel Metal |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel Metal |
| Model Name | VRR-1315 |
| Model Number | VRR-1315 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching, Writing |
| Style | Tornado |
| Theme | Retro |
| UPC | 799198293164 599039420250 735725003370 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Writing Instrument Form | Roller Ball Pen |
| Writing Technique | rollerball |
| Writing instrument form | Roller Ball Pen |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Retro 51
- **Writing instrument form:** Roller Ball Pen
- **Colour:** Purple
- **Ink colour:** Purple
- **Age range (description):** All Ages

## Images

![Retro 51 Lacquer Tornado Rollerball Pen/Ball Pen (Steel) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71udVZiB4NL.jpg)
![Retro 51 Lacquer Tornado Rollerball Pen/Ball Pen (Steel) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CQyo1g8JS.jpg)
![Retro 51 Lacquer Tornado Rollerball Pen/Ball Pen (Steel) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91fw-OXgrHS.jpg)
![Retro 51 Lacquer Tornado Rollerball Pen/Ball Pen (Steel) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51skzAEQbdL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Feels like a pile of 100 dollar bills wrapped around a ball point pen.
*by Y***A on 4 March 2017*

In the winter of 2016 I purchased eight stainless steel pens from amazon that were all under $20. I was on a mission to find the perfect writing instrument. For many years I exclusively used plastic black pilot G2 .07 or .1 line weight gel ball point pens. which is a damn good pen. I still use them all the time. However I was on the search for something better. Why?? Because 4-5 days a week I spend at least an hour journaling or writing things in my note book. I wanted to find a special pen, exclusively for this journaling practice I have cultivated. When I received all my stainless steel pens and placed them side by side and tried them all out, it was really a no brainer. the Retro 1951 Tornado Pen won the gold medal and is officially now my writing pen. I quickly gifted away all the other loser stainless steel pens to my friends and never told them why. Here's 5 reasons why I love the the Retro 1951 Tornado Pen # 1 - It's just flat out handsome. This is a very masculine looking pen. They have several colors and designs but I highly recommend the stainless steel model, because it's just gorgeous. The top and bottom have a polished finish, while the pens body has a nice brushed finish which feels good to touch. the oil from your hands won't leave prints on the brushed finish. # 2 - It feels great holding it. What I love most is that It has a little bit of weight to it, but it's not too heavy, it's just right.. I have a heavy hand. I learned this drawing in architecture school working with Rapidiographs. Naturally when I write or hand draw, my lines are heavy, bold and hard. It took me a lot of practice to get good drawing light and delicate line work. Writing with this slightly heavier pen feels right. I feel like a boss holding this pen. It's perfect for signing drawings or anything else you sign. # 3 - Its reusable. Just pop off the tip replace the ink cartridges which are a couple of bucks. You can buy them from amazon in bulk. Rather then creating more plastic trash. The ink cartridges are less then half the waste of a plastic throw away pens. # 4 - you won't lose it. Most of my life, I wore cheap crappy sunglasses until one day invested in a quality pair of ray bans. It felt great to wear quality sunglasses, but even more importantly I'm neurotic about losing them. So I never do. My relationship with this nice pen is the same thing. In fact, I won't let anyone else even use it. I just say "no sorry, I don't have a pen." If someone asks, because I know they won't give it back. #5 - Its cheap. This pen is only $20, but it feels like a pile of 100 dollar bills wrapped around a ball point pen. Ok fine I'm just being dramatic, it's really just a stainless steel pen. Whenever I ask people to guess how much this pen costs they say between $75-100. Which is why It makes an excellent gift.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OTTIMO
*by F***O on 4 October 2025*

Molto maneggevole

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful pen that cost less than it looks
*by N***S on 12 June 2020*

Great looking pen and writes well. Love the looks and receive compliments frequently.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Retro 1951 Tornado Rollerball Pen, Stainless Steel (VRR-1315)
- Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Refill Black 3-Pack - Premium German Ink, Smooth Writing, Compatible with Tornado Pens
- Retro 51 Tornado™ Stealth - Black Rollerball

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*Store origin: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-09-12*