Retro 51 Tornado Smithsonian Bijutsukai Rollerball / Ballpoint

The art of this Tornado™ Rollerball pen comes from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives and features art from the Shin-Bijutsukai magazine published from 1901 to 1906.

The magazine's colorful and abstract designs are drawn from the early Japanese pattern books of the 1660s and reflect the historical and technological shifts in Japanese society.

They are influenced by Art Nouveau and Japonisme - the Western European predilection for Japanese aesthetics.

Through his visually striking designs, Shin-Bijutsukai showcased a mix of timeless themes and positioned itself as a groundbreaking force in Japanese art and design at the turn of the 20th century.

The Retro 51 Tornado Pen can easily be converted from rollerball to ballpoint by changing the refill. The Retro 51 Tornado pens use a Retro 51 rollerball refill (included) or standard international ballpoint refill.

Retro 51 abides by the motto that "Life is too short to carry an ugly pen!" The company is based in Dallas, Texas, and produces fashionable gift items that combine modern design with vintage quality.