As Retro 51 puts it, 'Life is too short to carry an ugly pen'. And we agree. Their bright colours and cool designs have more than a hint of nostalgia about them, and all their pencils are made with good old-fashioned values in mind.
This - the Spitfire Blueprint Tornado rollerball - is part of the Imperial War Museum collection. It's an homage to the Supermarine Spitfire, first flown on March 5th, 1936, which became perhaps the most iconic British planes in history. Known for its speed and agility, the Spitfire was in use through to the 1950s, playing an important role in World War II. Blueprints for the Mk XIV Spitfire aircraft are printed on the barrel on a deep blue background, pair with antique-style silver trim and British Roundel logo on the top.
Each Tornado is supplied in commemorative packaging which doubles as a pen stand, with foil stamp graphics representing the plane. Serial number marked on the ring, along with the logo of the Imperial War Museum.
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.75 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £4.50 on orders over £100, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9.75, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
More Information
For more, see our Delivery Information page.
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As Retro 51 puts it, 'Life is too short to carry an ugly pen'. And we agree. Their bright colours and cool designs have more than a hint of nostalgia about them, and all their pencils are made with good old-fashioned values in mind.
This - the Spitfire Blueprint Tornado rollerball - is part of the Imperial War Museum collection. It's an homage to the Supermarine Spitfire, first flown on March 5th, 1936, which became perhaps the most iconic British planes in history. Known for its speed and agility, the Spitfire was in use through to the 1950s, playing an important role in World War II. Blueprints for the Mk XIV Spitfire aircraft are printed on the barrel on a deep blue background, pair with antique-style silver trim and British Roundel logo on the top.
Each Tornado is supplied in commemorative packaging which doubles as a pen stand, with foil stamp graphics representing the plane. Serial number marked on the ring, along with the logo of the Imperial War Museum.
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.75 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £4.50 on orders over £100, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9.75, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
More Information
For more, see our Delivery Information page.





