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It’s almost as if I wanted to shout, rather than to whisper.”\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded is a commemorative tube that doubles as a pen holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retro 51 Short Capless Refill or any \"Parker style\" refill can be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro 51","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43210680074480,"sku":"SRR-1923","price":45.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2424\/5488\/files\/TornadoRollerGeneDavis.png?v=1684437247"},{"product_id":"retro-51-tornado-rollerball-corona-smithsonian","title":"Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball - Corona (Smithsonian)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Retro 1951 Smithsonian Corona Rollerball is the first of Retro's Smithsonian Collection. With Retro's patented twist action top, its deeply etched barrel is reminiscent of the ornamental bronze-colored metal lattice that covers the outside of the National Museum of African American History and Culture building in Washington D.C.. Numbered and accented with matte black nickel, the top disc displays the Smithsonian logo. Homage is paid to the intricate ironwork crafted by enslaved African Americans in Louisiana, South Carolina and throughout by the lead designer David Adjaye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged in a commemorative tube which can also be used a pen stand, this pen makes great for everyday use, a gift or a collector's piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefill: Retro Short Capless and any Parker style ballpoint\/gel refill. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little extra information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this pen will support and further the Museum’s educational mission on what it means to be an American, and to share how American values like resiliency, optimism, and spirituality are reflected in African American history and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro 51","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43210680598768,"sku":"SRR-1818K","price":60.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2424\/5488\/files\/TornadoRollerCorona.png?v=1684432148"},{"product_id":"retro-51-tornado-fountain-pen-dino-fossil-smithsonian-discontinued","title":"Retro 51 Tornado Fountain Pen - Dino Fossil (Smithsonian) (Discontinued)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Smithsonian Series, The Retro 51 Dino Fossil Fountain Pen has a metal barrel with acid etched plated stone-washed copper with a textual feel that allows you feel the design elements. The top ring includes the Smithsonian name and the logo on the top disc. Included is a commemorative tube that doubles as a pen stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retro 51 International Cartridges\/Converter (included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro 51","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":47916840878320,"sku":"SRF-2319-F","price":74.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44081220976880,"sku":"SRF-2319-M","price":74.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2424\/5488\/files\/TornadoFPDinofossil.png?v=1684420488"},{"product_id":"retro-51-tornado-rollerball-spirit-of-st-louis-smithsonian","title":"Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball - Spirit of St. Louis (Smithsonian)","description":"\u003cp\u003e*Please note: Orders will ship by November 10*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the morning of May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from New York City for Paris in his Ryan NYP monoplane on what would become the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Over thirty-three hours and 3600 miles later he would land in France to a roaring crowd. Lindbergh would later tour the US, Central and South American plus the Caribbean in the Spirit of St. Louis, where each country's flag was painted on the cowling. Its final flight was from St. Louis to Washington D.C. where Lindbergh presented the plane to the Smithsonian where it resides today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Retro51 is proud to present the Spirit of St. Louis to the officially licensed Smithsonian Collection of Fine Writing Instruments. The plane’s graphics and details have been recreated on this twist-top Tornado™ rollerball. All the details of this plane have been included through acid-etching and printing on the barrel that's complete with antiqued trim and the Smithsonian name and logo on top. 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