Type-In Report
Packing a Vintage Typewriter for Safe Transport
I thought I’d do two things at once for today’s post: cover some best practices for shipping typewriters AND ask the seller of a recent purchase to please pack carefully. Here’s the item in question: an Adler Universal, just purchased for the low, low price of $5.95 plus no small amount in shipping: Subject: Winning…
Did You Guess the Typewriter?
I recently posted a challenge to guess a certain typewriter. This question was originally posted to The Portable Typewriter Forum, and proved a fun brain-teaser for me. I thought I knew the answer (Alpina SK24) but after a closer look it turned out I didn’t. The correct answer is: Optima Elite 3. Based on examples…
Triple Take: Japy-Hermes Regent
So what are the odds? After my post about a full-sized Patria based on the rare and elusive Hermes Regent, I come across a Japy-branded machine with all the keys, levers and buttons of a Hermes Regent (or Hermes Ambassador): I have to say, this one gets points for the original color scheme! Pity it…
Double Take: Patria Office Typewriter
As much as I enjoy adding to my collection, typewriter spotting is pure fun. Where else can you gaze (mostly for free) upon hundreds of shapes, colors and designs all over the world? I never fail to see something new, and I hope it stays that way. Today’s browsing came across something new yet somehow…
Remington Premier from Great Britain
Finally, a typecast. The writing (and posting!) took longer than I expected, but it was worth it to learn more about this machine’s history and work on a mystery that’s been puzzling me. Enjoy! Worthy of the title “Fine Writing Machine.” Some links you may like for further information: Oz…