Description The Retro 51 Tornado Pencil in Crossword, is a 1.15 mm pencil that operates with a simple twist of the top and has a huge eraser on top for those of us who make an occasional mistake. The Crossword Pencil features a lacquer finish over stainless steel, with a crossword puzzle printed on the barrel of the pen.They are just as easy to use as their rollerball cousin, and come with a generous supply of extra lead and erasers.