STANDARD LIMITED EDITION

1.1MM MECHANICAL PENCIL

Puzzle experts say that the first rule of crosswords is to start with all the answers you know first. But a pen expert will insist that one must first start with a quality writing instrument. As official sponsor of the 2007 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Retro 1951 is proud to introduce the limited “Tournament Edition” Crossword pencil, commemorating the event’s 30th anniversary.

Equipped with a huge eraser and colorful crossword graphics, this stainless steel Tornado twist pencil is every puzzler’s companion. Each pencil is individually numbered and includes a certificate of authenticity signed by tournament director and founder Will Shortz. Mr. Shortz is known to millions as the puzzlemaster for the popular NPR radio program and is the only person in the world to hold a college degree in Enigmatology, the study or puzzles. Mr. Shortz is also puzzle editor of the New York Times.