Retro 51 Imperial War Museums - Matilda Tank Tornado Rollerball

The Retro 51 Imperial War Museums - Matilda Tank Tornado Rollerball honours one of the most formidable and recognisable armoured vehicles of the Second World War with a writing instrument that feels both tactile and deeply historical. Created as part of Retro 51's officially licensed Imperial War Museums collection, this special Tornado Rollerball pays tribute to the Matilda Infantry Tank, a vehicle celebrated for its resilience, heavy armour, and vital service from the early campaigns in France to the deserts of North Africa. The barrel combines acid-etching with printed detailing to recreate the look and feel of the Matilda's riveted steel plating, armour panels, and rugged wartime construction, giving the pen a distinctive surface texture that sets it apart from ordinary writing instruments. Finished in a camouflage palette of khaki, light blue, and olive green, it captures the visual identity of the tank while also offering a bold, military-inspired aesthetic. For history enthusiasts, collectors, and everyday writers who appreciate thoughtfully themed design, it is a pen that carries a sense of character, craftsmanship, and historical significance in every detail.

Built on Retro 51's signature Tornado platform, this rollerball pen is fitted with a black rollerball refill and operated by the brand's dependable knurl twist-top mechanism, making it as practical for daily writing as it is appealing as a collectible. Antique silver accents complement the barrel's industrial styling, while the top ring is engraved with the Imperial War Museums logo and an individual serial number, adding a sense of authenticity without making the pen a limited edition. The top disc is finished with matching tank-colour stripes, providing a subtle final detail that ties the design together beautifully. Each pen is presented in a commemorative tube, making it ideal for gifting, display, or safe storage between uses. Measuring 125 mm in length and weighing 28 g, it offers a comfortable, balanced feel in the hand while retaining the solid quality Retro 51 is known for. Combining military history, tactile design, and dependable writing performance, the Matilda Tank Tornado Rollerball is a bold tribute to engineering, endurance, and the machines that helped shape history.

Key Characteristics

• Officially licensed Retro 51 x Imperial War Museums Tornado rollerball pen
• Inspired by the Matilda Infantry Tank
• Printed tank design over an acid-etched barrel
• Textured detailing evokes armour panels and riveted steel plating
• Camouflage finish in khaki, light blue, and olive green
• Antique silver accents
• Matching tank-colour stripes on the top disc
• IWM logo engraved on the top ring
• Numbered top ring
• Knurl twist-top mechanism
• Fitted with a black rollerball refill
• Presented in a commemorative tube
• Ideal for collectors, military history enthusiasts, gifting, and everyday writing
• Pen length: 125 mm
• Pen diameter: 12 mm
• Weight: 28 g

What's in the box
1 x Retro 51 Imperial War Museums - Matilda Tank Tornado Rollerball