Retro 51SKU: VRF-1343

Retro 51 - Tornado Vintage Metalsmith - P-51 Mustang SWPT

€99,00

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Nib: Steel #6

Steel #6

Nib Size: Fine

Fine

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Retro 51 - Tornado Vintage Metalsmith - P-51 Mustang SWPT

€99,00

Nib: Steel #6

Steel #6

Nib Size: Fine

Fine

Description

The Retro 51 Tornado Vintage Metalsmith P-51 Mustang fountain pen is inspired by one of the most iconic fighter planes in American history. With acid-etched details that mimic riveted metal and a finish resembling aged pewter, this pen captures the strength and spirit of the legendary aircraft that dominated the skies in World War II and the Korean War.

More than just a writing instrument, this fountain pen pays homage to the heroic Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American military pilots known as the “Red Tails.” Their unmatched skill and courage made history, and this pen reflects that legacy—bold, refined, and built to inspire with every stroke.

Equipped with a smooth-writing #6 steel fountain pen nib, the Tornado Vintage Metalsmith - P-51 Mustang delivers a refined and consistent writing experience. It uses standard international ink cartridges or converters (converter provided), offering flexibility for everyday writing while allowing users to enjoy a wide variety of inks. Balanced, reliable, and comfortable in hand, it’s well suited for professionals, students and fountain pen enthusiasts alike.

Presented in an elegant gift box, the Retro 51 P-51 Mustang fountain pen is an ideal gift or collector’s piece. It’s a stylish nod to aviation history, combining craftsmanship, storytelling, and writing comfort in one unforgettable design.

Specifications:

- brand: Gravitas
- type: Fountain Pen
- color: Silver
- body material: Stainless Steel
- cap type: Screw-cap
- filling mechanism: Provided Converter / Standard International Cartridge
- nib material: Steel
- nib size: Fine
- postable: Yes
- trim: Gunmetal
- length overall (closed): 137 mm
- length overall (posted): 156 mm
- body length: 127 mm
- cap length: -- mm
- body diameter: 12 mm
- cap diameter (without clip): 13 mm
- weight (overall): 35 grams
- body weight: 20 grams
- cap weight: 15 grams

Specifications

Brand: Retro 51
Model: Tornado
Edition:
Color: Silver
Body Material: Metal
Finish:
Cap Type: Screw
Filling Mechanism: Cartridge Converter
Postable: Yes
Trim Color: Gray
Length Overall (Closed): 137 mm
Length Overall (Posted): 156 mm
Body Length (Uncapped): 127 mm
Body Diameter: 12 mm
Cap Diameter (Without Clip): 13 mm
Weight Overall: 35 g
Body Weight: 20 g

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Lovely design, sloppy on the details

I absolutely love this design, but item I received left a lot to be desired in terms of quality and attention to detail. First, the nib suffered from hard starts. Furthermore, in the pen I received, the microengraving on the finial band is so far off centre that the taller letters are clipped at the top (please see attached photo). For me, neither of these is acceptable at this price point. After exchanging a number of e-mails with Gravitas customer support, they agreed to send me replacement parts for the filling mechanism (including the finial band) and the nib unit.

When the parts finally arrived, I was shocked and disappointed to see that the new filling mechanism did not work at all (the two parts at the tip of the plunger are stuck together, even a generous application silicone grease did not get them to move freely). Furthermore, the colour and texture of the anodising on the end finial of the new filling mechanism did not match the original pen, and the finial band has a serial number that was never present in the original pen (see attached photo). I can’t help thinking that someone out there has a “unique limited edition” pen with the exact same serial number on their pen as I do on my spare filing mechanism, which feels wrong. I contacted Gravitas customer support again, and they informed me that the anodising colour cannot be matched perfectly between batches (strange, considering that the anodising on all the parts of the original item I received was well matched), and that the serial number is not a warranty issue, so they will take no further action to try to remedy the situation. After inquiring about the faulty filling mechanism that didn't work even after generous application of silicone grease, I have not received any reply at all from Gravitas, which is disappointing to say the least.

After nearly 2 months, I am now left with a selection of mismatched and dysfunctional parts and disappointment. I find this to be a huge shame since the design itself is so lovely. Some of the issues I raised above are certainly nit-picky, but in my opinion reasonable expectations to have at this price point. Anyway, I hope that my review will at least allow others to have more realistic expectations of the quality of this product.

Pleasantly impressed !

For a better understanding by on-lookers, I switch into Romanian.
La sugestia inteligenței artificiale, pentru stiloul Parker VP din folosință în momentul discuției, am comandat cerneala Aurora 100th Anniversary Blue, de pe site-ul Pen House. Ei bine, atât de mult îmi place cum scrie această cerneală, fără asemănare cu Parker Blue-Black / Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue, încât am vrut să mai comand încă o călimară ca rezervă ( deși pe moment nu este cazul având în vedere volumul generos al călimării ). Nu mai aveau...căutând pe net alți furnizori de această cerneală de lux rarissimă, am găsit că era în stoc la Dumneavoastră. Așa că, am comandat-o ! Apreciez enorm această cerneală, pentru ambalajul exterior inedit ( inclusiv pungulița ! ), pentru călimara elegantă, cu aspect vintage deopotrivă, pentru eticheta elegantă de siguranțare a dopului, scrisă în italiană și în engleză ( de altfel ca tot ceea ce este scris în exteriorul călimării ! ) pentru dopul intern fixat în gâtul călimării ( ceea ce nu am întâlnit la alte călimări !! ) pentru a preveni scurgerea ccidentală a cernelii. Și în fine, cerneala...are o culoare albastră fără asemănare cu nuanța de la Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue, Parker Washable Blue, Parker Blue-Black. Este o culoare albastră care cere să fie scrisă, care devine plăcută și după uscarea pe hârtie ! Nu își modifică aspectul față de momentul scrierii. Este o cerneală umedă, care încântă și stiloul ! prin calitatea și proprietățile sale. Îmi face o plăcere deosebită / enormă să o folosesc cu stiloul Parker 45 Classic, Made in USA, cu peniță de aur 14 K. Pentru că acest stilou merită ce-i mai bun !

First Gravitas

Absolutely gorgeous little pen. Perfect for quick notes. Nice weight and texture makes it feel lovely in hand. Too short unposted for long writing sessions. And has a pretty smooth nib with little feedback. Everything from buying to delivery was smooth with no issues.

Only problem with the pen was a small ding on the top ridge of the cap. Didn't bother me. It lives in my pocket, will add more dings and scratches because this pen seems built to last a lifetime. This will be the pen my soon to be new born daughter will see me use daily. Will buy Gravitas again in future. PEN VENTURE made it a pleasant purchase experience.

Excuse my poor penmanship/spelling on photos

Stainless entry

Beautifully made pen; high quality materials. Very simple design which I love. I’m a minimalist at heart. Nib writes flawlessly. Very pleased

It's nice to have options

Picked up a fine black pvd nib so that I can swap it on occasion for the medium that's in my Gravitas Pocket Zirconium. This along with everything else in my order shipped quickly and was securely packaged. The nibs are in their own individual plastic cases which is nice to store them when not in use.

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