Instead of doing the normal review style, for the new "K Series" Render K from Karas Kustoms, I felt a video format would be a bit better.
Enjoy!
Also, if interested in picking up one of the new pens the guys have setup an ongoing 10% off code CLICKYPOST at checkout for readers of the blog.
Thanks Karas Kustoms for setting me up with these to check out.
Thanks for playing along everyone! Whenever I do giveaways I try to ask a question that connects people to their writing and it was fun (and sad sometimes!) hearing about what you all considered to be your first nice pen. You're awesome.
Congrats Kyle! Connect with me through the Contact Page with your details and I'll get your pen shipped out. You have one week!
Thanks again to everyone for participating and stay tuned for more giveaways soon...
Retro 51 has done it again! Actually, I received two Retro 51 Tornados in the same week... the newest "Surfin" Tornado Popper and the Joey Feldman and Vanness Pens Artist Series. Both are super awesome.
A couple of years ago Retro came out with a wood grained "Vintage Surf" edition which people went wild over (and still do apparently). I owned and enjoyed one of them and eventually sold it to a buddy that was on the hunt for one, but I think I like the new "Surfin" edition a bit better... it definitely pops and is more fun in my opinion.
Although I've reviewed several Tornados on the blog over the years, I'll do a bit of a recap on the main points:
- Rollerball refill is the Schmidt P8126 (or Parker Style ballpoint)
- Twist mechanism on top to extend the tip
- Mostly metal construction (good weight)
- A great "gateway" pen...
What makes the Tornado stand out for most people is the seriously amazing refill it comes with. The Schmidt P8126 lays down a nice dark line and is pretty smooth. It is one of those refills people write with and say, "oooh, I like this pen!" Wherein they promptly try to walk off with it....
For those not initiated into the pen obsessed world, the Tornado is also a pen I recommend if someone is looking to buy a gift or get something that is nicer than the standard office junk. Its the type of pen someone can spend $30-50 on that turns a pen from something disposable into a possession that they cherish which is pretty awesome.
The styling of the new "Surfin" edition is spot on. The smooth and glossy acrylic barrel is a vintage off-white color that is adorned with brown and teal colored stripes, a surfer dude logo, all of which wraps up nicely into a package reminiscent of a freshly waxed surfboard.
The knock and tip are a nicely antiqued silver color and the end of the pen is capped with a nice blue translucent disc making a nod undoubtedly to the ocean water where you'd be catching a wave. It is perfect.
The Tornado Popper series is usually limited to around 500 pieces, but this time they released 1261, so there are likely a few still floating around at various retailers.
Retro 51 was kind enough to send me TWO "Surfin" Tornados... one for review and one to giveaway to a reader of The Clicky Post! Thanks Retro 51!
Up for grabs is #1107 and see the details below of how to enter.
CONTEST RULES (the "fine print"):
- Contest will run through Sunday, May 8th and will end at 11:59pm Arizona Time, USA
- To enter, leave a comment below (limited to one entry per person; no cheating!): What was your first pen you considered to be a "nice" pen (that you would have been sad to lose)? It doesn't have to be an overly expensive pen, but maybe one that has sentimental value? No right answer!
- I will arrange the entries in numerical order and randomly select a winner. The winner will be announced on the blog on Monday, May 9th and will need to connect with me within a week to claim their prize.
- This giveaway is open to both US and International readers.