This is a Retro look to the 50's with some quirky editions to fit a wide variety of personalities. No reason writing instruments have to be boring, just like your writing the instrument can reflect your mood and personality. A glow in the dark anatomy with a smooth flowing dark ink, a little on the broad side but not too broad a line, fit the need. This is actually my 8th Retro; some carrying Space Pen refill cartridges for specific requirements. I enjoy fountain pens but there are times, and paper, a fountain pen fails the task the Retro is the perfect alternative.

Love the construction of the pen, but I find that the roller ball isn't as smooth as it could be.

The pen has a nice weight to it. It looks great and it writes nice and smooth.

Weight is perfect, fit and finish excellent. I was afraid it might be slippery but it's quite good. The pocket clip is VERY secure, sometimes too secure making difficult to use in the pen slot of my computer bag, once it's on, it's not going anywhere! The ink flows beautifully but can be a little inconsistent depending on the angle the pen is held. It is either an annoyance or a charm depending on your perspective. Personal preference point, I like something that writes a little finer. This pen writes bold. I will probably use the original cartridge until it's empty as it feels very nice and go with something finer when it comes time to refill. Value for dollar is subjective however it's beautiful and makes me smile each time I see it. So, a winner in my opinion. 5 Stars = perfection, no room for improvement. I rate this pen is 4 = excellent.

I was worried that Retro 51 would be no more. But those fears were unfounded. The design team has taken on the difficult charge with a vengeance, and beauties like these are the result. I'm so happy I own this pen.

Great! ..........

I am in love with my pen. My colleagues (a bunch of doctors) always ask me where I got it, but when I lend them to write I immediately distinguish that oh! of surprise. Not only is it cute, it also does the job excellently.

Before I got into fountain pens, I used Pilot G2s nearly exclusively. They were pretty good pens. Of course, once I found fountain pens, I abandoned my G2s and thought I'd never go back. But, of course, you cant use a fountain pen everywhere and Retro 51 seemed like a popular alternative. I was blown away! It's so smooth and so wet. I bought Dr. Gray because, well, look how cool that skeleton is!

Love it! writes smooth and looks cool!!