Introduction

Rain, rain go away. Come again another day.

Even on a rainy day, embrace the time spent indoors with the seasonal Retro 51 Tornado “April Showers” limited edition rollerball. Following the success of fall 2022’s Autumn Leaves, graphic designer Tracy Marsaioli illustrated the colorful pattern of umbrellas and rainclouds for this springtime pen.

A pastel blue “sky” serves as the backdrop for this rollerball pen. Umbrellas cascade down the tapered barrel as if carried by gusty winds. Light blue raindrops trickle down toward the pen’s nosecone tip. The grey clouds are sections of the exposed stainless steel base of the pen barrel. To complete the design, Retro 51 matched the matte, clear coat barrel with matte blue trims.

The Retro April Showers Tornado is supplied with a capless rollerball cartridge loaded in the pen to start with. If you would prefer a ballpoint type, or a different color of refill, you can swap out the capless rollerball with a Parker-style ballpoint type refill (sold separately).

Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Pen April Showers Specifications:

• Edition: 2023 Limited Edition, Retailer Exclusive. Limited to 500 numbered pieces worldwide.
• Limited edition number engraved on the top ring of each pen.
• Finish: Umbrella design printed on a stainless steel barrel. Designed by Tracy Marsaioli.
• Trim: Matching matte blue clip and trims.
• Umbrella illustration top disc
• Standard Tornado Rollerball Pen Size, Pen Length: 5.11 in. / 129.5mm
• Smooth writing retractable rollerball pen uses the capless rollerball type refill REF5P (loaded with black ink)
• May be converted to use an easy flow 9000 ballpoint type refill cartridge (sold separately)
• Matching commemorative packaging tube