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Retro 51 Classic Rollerball Desk Base


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Retro 51 Classic Rollerball Desk Base

This 1930’s-style domed desk base by Retro 51 features a dependable, capless rollerball that will not dry out, even if you forget to replace the pen. Remove the elegant tapered barrel from its solid base and instantly write with a smooth, fluid line. Base and pen are made of solid cellulose acetate. Keep one near phones or on your desk and never search for a pen again! Currently available in black or ivory.
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2 people rated this item
Paul from Reston, VA, USA
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I keep this by my phone
Quality
What is your opinion of the quality of this item?
I like the pen. I especially like the capless roller ball design. Unlike another reviewer, I haven't had any start up problems getting the ink flowing
Design
What are your thoughts about the design of this item?
I have an old Esterbrook pen upon whose design this one was based. Those were fountain pens meant to be used in offices and banks. After 75 years or so, I can say it is a solid design.
Ease of Use
How would you evaluate the ease of use for this item?
Grab the pen, write your note. This pen belongs beside your phone. Mine is in the kitchen.
Value
Is this item true to its value?
Great product for the price.
Satisfaction
What is your assessment of this item overall?
I am happy overall, with one significant problem: No one makes it clear which refill I need to buy. This is pretty darn serious. I bought the pen at Fahrneys, why can't they make it clear which refill I should buy from them? Honestly! Is this a marketing strategy? What should I conclude?
JW from Traverse City, MI
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Quality
What is your opinion of the quality of this item?
I love the look, remniniscent of my collection of esterbrook bases on which it's obviously modeled. The pen is a bit disappointing-doesn't just write on being picked up as the design suggests it should. I wouldn't be happy using this as a desk pen.
Design
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Great design.
Ease of Use
How would you evaluate the ease of use for this item?
Not easy to use in the way it's intended due to hard-to start. Should be able to keep it by the phone, say, for quick notes, or on a desk for signatures, but not have to fiddle with it to use it.
Value
Is this item true to its value?
A fair price for what it is.
Satisfaction
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As above

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