If you're looking for a pen with a classic look, the Retro 51 Tornado is for you. Its vintage-inspired design features a comfortably weighted metal body, knurled twist knob, and smooth-flowing rollerball ink.
Part of the Classic Lacquers series, this pen features a stainless steel body with a high-gloss lacquer overlay. The pen comes packaged in a cushioned tube whose design may differ from the one shown in the photos.
| Model Number | RETRO 51 VRR-1313 |
| Manufacturer | Retro 51 |
| Body Color | Dark Pink |
| Body Material | Stainless Steel |
| Capped or Retractable | Retractable - Twist |
| Clip Material | Metal |
| Clippable | Yes |
| Diameter - Grip | 10.1 mm |
| Diameter - Max | 12.3 mm |
| Grip Color | Dark Pink |
| Grip Material | Metal (Stainless Steel) |
| Ink Composition | Water-Based |
| Ink Refillable | Yes |
| Length - Retracted | 12.6 cm / 5.0 inches |
| Pre-Installed Ink Color | Black |
| Tip Material | Metal |
| Tip Size | 0.7 mm |
| Tip Type | Conical |
| Weight - Whole Pen (with Ink) | 1.00 oz / 28 grams |
Q: Can I use this pen with refills that have different tip sizes than the ones the pen came with?
This pen is compatible with all of the refills listed under the Recommended Refills/Parts link, regardless of tip size.
Q: Is the clip removable?
No, the pocket clip of the Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Pen is not removable.
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Product Specifications
| Model Number RETRO 51 VRR-1313 |
RETRO 51 VRR-1313 |
| Manufacturer Retro 51 |
Retro 51 |
| Body Color Dark Pink |
Dark Pink |
| Body Material Stainless Steel |
Stainless Steel |
| Capped or Retractable Retractable - Twist |
Retractable - Twist |
| Clip Material Metal |
Metal |
| Clippable Yes |
Yes |
| Diameter - Grip 10.1 mm |
10.1 mm |
| Diameter - Max 12.3 mm |
12.3 mm |
| Grip Color Dark Pink |
Dark Pink |
| Grip Material Metal (Stainless Steel) |
Metal (Stainless Steel) |
| Ink Composition Water-Based |
Water-Based |
| Ink Refillable Yes |
Yes |
| Length - Retracted 12.6 cm / 5.0 inches |
12.6 cm / 5.0 inches |
| Pre-Installed Ink Color Black |
Black |
| Tip Material Metal |
Metal |
| Tip Size 0.7 mm |
0.7 mm |
| Tip Type Conical |
Conical |
| Weight - Whole Pen (with Ink) 1.00 oz / 28 grams |
1.00 oz / 28 grams |
Customer Reviews
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I'm deeply disappointed...October 22, 2020Verified PurchaseI'm deeply disappointed in this pen, and will not be reordering. Each cartridge lasts only a day or two--maybe for one hour of writing, or 15-20 pages. The pens I buy at Staples last 5x longer than the Retro 51. VERY disappointed. Zero stars.1 person found this helpfulsybarite33
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ink spilled out! what...July 10, 2020Verified Purchaseink spilled out! what a mess!1 person found this helpfulfbmonte
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Smooth writing, beautiful...June 27, 2025Verified PurchaseSmooth writing, beautiful pen. I gave this as a gift and it was well-received.Cindy S
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Wow, the pink color of...October 27, 2022Verified PurchaseWow, the pink color of this pen is so lovely. Weight of pen compensates for the longer pen I am used to. Love it. Thanks Jet Pens. I am going to purchase more of these Retro 51 rollerball pens.aphroditesakatos1930
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Like all of my Retro...June 16, 2020Verified PurchaseLike all of my Retro 51 rollerballs the lacquer finished versions are well made and perform perfectly. Although this glossy finish looks like it would be slippery it is not, and actually has a grippy feel to it. I've been collecting all of the colors since it sounds like Retro 51 may not be around in the future, which would be very unfortunate. Highly recommended by me.ChrisLJ
















