Retro 51

"Retro 1951 was founded in 1990 with a focus on unique gifts and an emphasis on fine writing instruments and the accoutrements of life. The pen is not only a pen but instead a vehicle to create a world of possibilities and a way of revealing who you are. The pen is a perfect gift that will last for years and serve as a token of achievement or fond memories.

Retro merges the fashionable colors and designs of today with the vintage, quality ideals of yesteryear. Although Retro specializes in vibrant, unusual and fun pens, we also offer “other cool stuff” with uncommon stylings.

All of these items are branded and packaged with electrifying graphics, colors and a feel of classic Americana. Every Retro piece is designed with an eye towards that nostalgic American Dream, and it could be best said that We make ‘em like they used to!™"

228 products
  • The front and back panel designs of the Kandinsky pen double pen sleeve designs, one with a white background, another with a black background.
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  • Front view of the rollerball on top of a printed image of the Tudor Armor
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  • Front view of the sealed pen gift tube.
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  • The red and blue gymkhana pens arranged on a white background with the gift tube and Christmas tree decorations.
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  • Front view of the postcard.
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  • The Retro 51 Tornado Woodworks Bourbon barrel Pen with the gift tubes on a white background with some pieces of wood.
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  • Front view of the orange, blue, and green pens arranged in matching-colored backgrounds.
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  • Front view of the Retro 51 Nardo Gray pen with black trims.
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  • Front view of the gift tube. The tag reads: Pen Chalet's Hubble by Retro 51 Tornado Exclusive.
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  • The Retro 51 A-10 Warthog pen and tube gift cases on a blue and white grid background
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  • Front view of a black gift tube with the print of a skull with crossed swords under it.
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  • Poster Graphic for the Retro 51 Tornado Popper Bouquet Pen. It features front and side views of the pen, the packaging, and an illustrated flower crown with text.
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  • The pen arranged with the presentation tube and lid on light gray background.
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  • Side view of the pen resting atop a hand-written letter and sheet music.
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  • Front view of the pen arranged with the packaging gift tubes on a white background.
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  • Front view of the pen arranged with the matching gift tubes on a white background.
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  • Graphic showing the Hyatt's logo, Fandemonium badge, and a front and side view of the pen with a glow in the dark image close up.
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  • Front view of the sealed Tuesday gift tube. It features a red round sticker with a white letter P for Prototype labeling.
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  • Front view of the sealed Vintage Flight pen gift tubes.
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  • Front view of three sealed Retro 51 Typewriter pen gift tubes on a white background.
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  • Animated poster graphic showing the Mission to Mars badge with logos, packaging, and a rotating view of the pen.
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  • Front view of the sealed Engine 37 pen gift tube.
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  • Front view of the sealed Christmas Melodies pen gift tube.
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  • Front view of the sealed Street Car pen gift tube.
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  • Front view of the sealed Texas flag pen gift tube.
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  • Front view of the sealed Battleship USS Texas pen gift tube.
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  • Front view of the pen on a white background.
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  • Two pens in red and purple with black trims on a black textured background.
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  • front and back views of the Smithsonian Rickshaw pen sleeve.
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  • The Bijutsukai pen with a set of matching gift tubes, with decorated notebooks on the background.
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