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Retro 51 Tornado Pencil Stainless vs Retro 51 Tornado Fountain Pen Jefferson
Retro 51 Tornado Pencil Stainless ($64) vs Retro 51 Tornado Fountain Pen Jefferson ($108) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right mechanical pencil.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Retro 51 Tornado Pencil Stainless | Retro 51 Tornado Fountain Pen Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64 | $108 |
| Weight | 34g | 34g |
| Material | Stainless steel | Antique silver plated, acid-etched barrel |
| Weight | 34g (Retro 51 published) | 34g (Retro 51 published) |
| Lead | 1.15 mm HB | — |
| Length | 130 mm | 137 mm capped |
| Nib | — | Jowo #6 steel |
Pros & Cons
Retro 51 Tornado Pencil Stainless
- Large eraser and 1.15 mm lead write like a classic pencil
- All-steel barrel
- Ships in a tube with spare lead and erasers
- $64 for a twist pencil
- 34 g is heavy for a pocket pencil
Retro 51 Tornado Fountain Pen Jefferson
- Jowo #6 nib with five size options
- Cartridge and converter both included
- Twist cap with no threads to fumble
- $108 for a steel-nib pen
- Limited one-year warranty
Retro 51 Tornado Pencil Stainless is the better value at $64. Both are part of our curated mechanical pencil index — tap through to check current pricing.
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