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Tornado™ Artist Edition - “Holding Time” Rollerball LE by Scott Albrecht

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Category: Tornado Artist Edition

“Holding Time” by Scott Albrecht is the first design in the Tornado™ Artist Edition Series. The pen features an acid-etched barrel with printed details to create this tactile design complete with gloss finish and matching black accents. This is a limited-edition release of 500 rollerballs with the number engraved on the top ring. The finial has a hour-glass logo to reflect the name and concept of this special release. Finally they are packaged in a matching graphic tube with a signed certificate of authenticity within the packaging.

About the release, Scott says “when I think about when I use a pen or a pencil, I recognize what I’m doing in those moments is preserving my time and context by recording a moment of thought, reflection, or idea. In my work, I use an abstracted approach to typography to inform a piece, taking the letterforms of a works title to build up a new visual language based on those characters. Here, the piece uses an abstract interpretation of the letterforms from HOLDING TIME, reflecting on the awareness and act of retaining the intangibles of our time.”

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Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 15 reviews)

John ★★★★★

The acid etching isn't just for looks—it actually gives your fingers something to grip while you write, and the glossy finish over the printed details catches light beautifully. I've been using it daily for a week and the tactile design makes every stroke feel intentional. It's the kind of pen that

Emma U. ★★★★★

The acid-etched texture gives it a nice grip while writing, and the glossy finish on top makes it feel more premium than the price suggests. It's become my daily carry for sketching and signing documents, and I keep catching myself just staring at the design between notes.

Joseph ★★★★★

The acid-etched barrel gives it a texture you can actually feel while writing, which makes every stroke feel more deliberate. It's a compact little pen that's become my go-to for signing documents and jotting notes at my desk.