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| I LOVE this tube!! It's so...rockety cool. |
Overall, it has the same quality as my Bamboo Tornado. It is strange looking, yes, but it is quite unique and surprisingly comfortable to write with. The leather is not crocodile leather, don't worry, and its texture is almost like having grip. The pen has the knurled knob at the top that is just so easy and fun to twist. The clip is also flexible so it's very easy to attach it to things (and you don't have to worry about the cap popping off). This particular model is a liquid ink rollerball but the refills I have for it will fit.
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| Yeah. When I TRY to doodle. Do you see that drawing? What the heck is that? |
The ink is of course very smooth, no skipping whatsoever, and only bleeds through thin paper or where I have saturated the page with ink (like when I try to doodle). This is not uncommon with liquid inks though.
What I was really impressed with was how fast the ink dried! It was dry almost insantly. Good news for the lefties of the world.
Price
Jenni Bick - $30.00
Overall
I don't think I'd have gone out and bought this particular model of pen myself (mostly because I prefer shinier things), but the pen itself writes with the same great quality you'd expect of a Retro 51. If you are looking for a crocodile-looking pen, this is a great choice, and it's certainly unique!
I might be hungry or something, but the pen body reminds me of avocado... Which notebook did you test it on?
ReplyDeleteMmmm I love avocado... *drool*
ReplyDeleteThis notebook is a Staples brand sugarcane paper notebook! Although the paper is thin, I rather love it because it crinkles after I've written on it... which is one of my favorite things ever. Hehehehe
Love the pen! I won one too! It got a lot of attention this week. My only concern is how the leathervwill hold up. I will probably keep this one for limited use. On another subject, what notebook did you do your review on? I really like the shade of the paper. :)
ReplyDeleteHa! Should have read the other comments first! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHmm good point on the leather. I suspect the leather itself will be okay, but maybe the color will change over time? But Retro51 does make pretty good quality stuff, so maybe I'll be wrong on that and it'll last forever! As you said though, I will likely keep this to limited use, just in case.
ReplyDeleteSugarcane paper sounds intriguing. I have not been to Staples for ages because of the large quantity I have to commit to. In addition, I just do not consume as much paper nowadays compare to before.
ReplyDeleteI just want to put in a word for the little crocodile jr. I think she's wonderful. Please don't make fun of her. that is all. :-)
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