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Retro51 pens are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re shopping for a stationery enthusiast, a hard-to-buy-for coworker, or that one person who “has everything,” a Retro51 pen hits the sweet spot between thoughtful and practical. It’s a gift that says, “You’re awesome,...

  When it comes to setting up the perfect workspace, a quality pen is a must-have. Retro51 pens don’t just sit on your desk; they add personality, style, and a touch of nostalgia to your daily routine. Here’s why Retro51...

“𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧-𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞d 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝟓𝟏’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐄𝐫𝐚.” (Yes, a Bridgerton fan here) The Inspiration My love for the Regency era began in 2020 when...

 Big Foot seems to be growing in popularity these days. Everywhere I look, I see it on graphics, apparel, accessories and videos. Even at the grocery store the other day I saw a large sticker with the Dallas Cowboy’s logo...

I confess, I'm a fan of all things pens, pencils, fountain pens and paper. I don't think I've walked past a notebook that hasn't called my name and begged me to take it home in years (just ask my wife)....

Hello, Retro51 Fans! We're thrilled to share our incredible experience at Fan Expo Dallas 2024! If you couldn't make it, don’t worry—we've captured all the highlights in our YouTube video recap. Dive in to see all the fun we had!...

Ignite your creativity and dive into a world of hand lettering while using your Retro51s! Join alongside the Retro team as we put our writing instruments to work in the the 36 Weeks of Type Challenge! Inspired by the beloved...

In a world dominated by screens and keyboards, there's a quiet rebellion brewing—a return to the simplicity and authenticity of analog creation. Despite the convenience of digital devices, many of us are rediscovering the the solace and satisfaction in the...

*Note: This blog post originally written in 2011. We thought it would be a good idea to re-share it as it's still relevant. Additional information may have been added. There may be more to your obsession with your favorite pen(s) than...

*Note from Retro51: While we are thrilled to share inspiring ideas with our pen and writing community, we must emphasize that we cannot officially endorse or recommend the content ahead, which may involve alterations to the original appearance of your Retro51...