This 1961 Olympia SM7 Typewriter with Pica Type Face is for sale. The typewriter is recently serviced and has a new platen. Puts fine print on paper. Comes with a carrying case. 1928743 For Sale $585 … [Read more...]
Royal Administrator Typewriter is Jam’n
This lovely Royal McBee Administrator typewriter is a customers machine and came in as the paper tray was jammed, the bell clapper not working plus some cleaning. After cleaning, the tab set was a bit balky. Looks like a bit-o-rust on the back rail was holding the tabulator pins in place. After another detailed cleaning, they all worked as planned, The jammed paper tray was a few previously bent parts. So after a bit of forming, the paper … [Read more...]
Erika Portable with handy Math Symbols
This is a customer machine in for service. The typewriter needed the return arm repaired, a new platen and paper rollers plus some feet for the base. The math symbols are a joy to behold! Also, I'm sure Sergeant Emil loved this typewriter. 168908 … [Read more...]
Triumph Durabel Portable Typewriter in for Service
This is a customer's typewriter in for service. The typewriter came in with sticking type bars and was a bit dirty. Also needed a new platen, frame spacers and some cushy feet for the bottom of the case. After a good cleaning, the left side shift lever was a bit slow. A little oil did not improve its attitude, so I slid the fulcrum wires out of the way and popped the lever out of the machine. Well what do I find, but RUST! Damn that stuff. … [Read more...]
Such a Nice Rheinmetall Portable Typewriter
Heidi sent me two typewriters to refurbish and this is the Rheinmetall Portable. Just shipped the Rheinmetall back to Switzerland and Heidi yesterday. It arrived with a bit of shipping damage when the old rubber feet disintegrated during transit and the typewriter popped off its base. Poor thing bounced around inside the case so much it looked like a party complete with streamers! No worries, as this little gem is a tank in disguise. The … [Read more...]
1971 Hermes 3000 Pica Typewriter – For Sale $695
This 1971 Hermes 3000 Typewriter is for sale. Recently serviced the typewriter features a new platen and Pica type face, 10 cpi. Comes with the brushes and the clam shell cover. 7133385 For Sale $695 … [Read more...]
1973 Blue/Gray Smith-Corona Sterling Typewriter – For Sale $355
This 1973 Blue/Gray Smith-Corona Sterling typewriter is for sale. The typewriter features Elite type face, 12 cpi. The machine is recently serviced and has a new platen. Very clean and types nice. 6MSE205004 For Sale $355 Consign Beek … [Read more...]
SALT LAKE CITY – WARTIME
Occasionally, I publish some of Mr. Montgomery's musings edited only for grammatical errors. Since it is Mr. Montgomery's birthday this week, here is another of his reflections of earlier times. SALT LAKE CITY - WARTIME I first arrived in Salt Lake City (Nov 1942) as a new draftee for the US Army, and was sent up to Fort Douglas. Fort Douglas is just over the city limit fence to Salt Lake City. I was introduced to the “old army routine”, … [Read more...]
Alpine Blue Smith Corona with Vertical Script Typeface
This customer machine was in for general service and adjustments. I like the Alpine Blue Smith Corona typewriters. A very pleasing hue. You do not see many typewriters with Vertical Script typeface, usually older standard machines from Remington or Underwood. I like the type face, very fancy. … [Read more...]
A Blue Underwood 5 Typewriter is a delightful Gander
This is a customer machine in for general service. It has been re-painted, eons ago, a delightful powder blue finish. After cleaning and re-oiling it was a snappy delight to type. Just thought I'd share. … [Read more...]
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