It may be a simplified Hermes 2000, but it is one sweet machine. I like the logo on the right side (not sure what it is) but it looks cool. From what I’ve read when this was introduced in 1936 it lacked a back space key and ribbon selector (both added by 1939). Also on the 2000 in the rear was a knob for adjusting velocity.
When the rubber meets the road… of something like that? At 300 miles the Brooks Cambium feels like it did at 12. Which is good and bad in its way. Right out of the box it felt like a leather brooks after several hundred miles; the leather gets better the more miles you put in. So far the Rubber stays the same.
Just a dab of paint and it improves the looks and the value of the machine seems to grow and its use more joy.
Things change… repurposed with Polish keys… repainted … creating words that are nice.
I came across this about the time Mickey Rooney died… (hard to believe his estate was worth $18,000.00) so in sort of a tribute I call this typewriter Mickey. It’s small but don’t let that fool you it can do a lot.
Came across this 1964 Imperial Portable. with this gigantic carriage, the Dumbo of Portables. Like the elephant it can fly. As light as a feather… with its sky blue color it stands out in a crowd.
At first I felt the Erika looks far exceeded its ability to type. Then I let my fingers feel their way and I found the Erika is very responsive if you know its gait and swing to its tune. Then it can be fun… until I forget and try to pluck at an Underwood’s tone. The Erika is not made for such a touch and style… but fine its proper rate and its rating goes up and the fun starts.
Two years ago I bought an Oliver (Bat Ear) typewriter and it was a major disaster in my collecting career. Paid to much for a hunk of rust. I obtained parts, bought a manual and watched You-Tube video’s regarding repair. Then one very hot day… I had the carriage removed wanted to put it back on and like a square peg; made things worse than when I started. So I said never again. Then this one came my way… works sort of… I used my Everest to post (fitting).
I call my light to the touch typewriters eagles and this Remington Rand Torpedo is flight-tastic.
