Retro 51 Tornado Pan American Japan and London Poster Rollerballs

Retro51 Tornado Pan Am Japan and London Rollerballs

At the start of May, we announced the Retro 51 Rescue Sea Turtle Rollerball. Retro 51 has been on fire lately with introducing so many new pens to their line-up. In addition to their Rescue Series, new Literature Series, and limited edition Poppers, they’ve also introduced new standard catalogue pens. Now, we get to enjoy their newest – the Retro51 Tornado Pan Am Japan and London Rollerballs.

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First of all, the Retro51 Tornado Pan Am Japan and London Rollerballs have some history behind it. Step back into the golden age of travel with the Officially Licensed Pan American World Airways writing instruments from Retro 51. Similarly, introducing two new designs utilizing mid-century modern art from popular artists from the 1950’s reproduced on the Tornado Rollerball. Therefore, grab your passport and let’s take a trip around the world.

Secondly, catch the Jet Clipper and hop across the pond to London, England with this Tornado Rollerball. This iconic poster art was originally created by Aaron Fine in the 1950’s and is one of the most popular Pan Am posters produced. Above all, the charming graphics combined with vivid colors makes for an eye-catching pen framed with Stonewashed Pewter accents and complete with Pan Am logo on the finial. Catch this double-decker and add a touch of wanderlust to your writing.

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Notably, the next stop is Japan aboard the “World’s Most Experienced Airline.” The Pan American art featured on this Tornado rollerball was designed by E. McKnight Kauffer in the 1950’s, an influential commercial artist from England. This Japanese Geisha art has been silkscreened in bold colors over a stainless-steel barrel and finished with Stonewashed Pewter accents and Pan Am logo on the top ring. So, whether you’re planning your next getaway or simply dreaming of far-off lands, let the Pan American Japan be your travel guide on the journey.

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Finally, each one is packaged in a Pan Am graphic tube that doubles as a pen stand or carrying case when not in use. Enjoy smooth twist-action retraction on this capless rollerball. You can easily refill your Retro 51 Tornado with either a Monteverde Parker Style ballpoint or gel refill, a Schmidt EZ Flow refill, or a Schmidt Short Capless rollerball refill. Book your Pan Am® Retro Clipper today and take flight in the lap of luxury.

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