As Retro 51 puts it, 'Life is too short to carry an ugly pen'. And we agree. Their bright colours and cool designs have more than a hint of nostalgia about them, and all their pencils are made with good old-fashioned values in mind.

For this latest addition to the Vintage Metalsmith collection, Retro 51 gets in a little early for the 250th anniversary of the USA, as the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.

Each pen is packaged in a matching tube that doubles as a pen stand or carrying case when not in use.

Refill with standard refills.