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 pens are made with good old-fashioned values in mind.

The Smithsonian is a retractable rollerball featuring a lacquer-coated steel barrel in a range of designs inspired by the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum. There is a knurled metal twist-action button at the end, to extend the tip, and a slotted metal pocket clip. It's supplied in a themed cylinder which doubles as a pen stand as well as a protective case.

Raven Steals the Sun is a limited edition celebrating the indigenous peoples of America. The design is by James Peter Johnson, an award-winning Tlingit artist and carver, and tells the traditional story of a raven bringing light into the world. It is silkscreened onto the stainless steel barrel and protected by a clear varnish. The individual serial number is inscribed on the top ring.

Refill with standard Parker style refills.