Item #: 1825204S

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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  800-466-1951  

Review: Paul from Reston, VA, USA Submitted: 5/9/2012

Quality5 out of 5 stars.

Quality5 out of 5 stars.

Quality5 out of 5 stars.

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Quality5 out of 5 stars.

Subject
I keep this by my phone

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

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.

Grab the pen, write your note. This pen belongs beside your phone. Mine is in the kitchen.

Great product for the price.

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?

Review: JW from Traverse City, MI Submitted: 5/4/2012

Quality5 out of 5 stars.

Quality5 out of 5 stars.

Quality5 out of 5 stars.

Quality5 out of 5 stars.

Quality5 out of 5 stars.

Subject

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.

Great design.

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.

A fair price for what it is.

As above
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