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.
Its a Royal Blue Aristocrat in cursive… so I go with the flow…
It’s neat to speak of my “Empire”… from 1907 a great looking machine. Has it’s flaws… but I like the thought of having my own little empire.
Some typewriter just bring out the wordplay in me.
For less than three bucks you expect issues… this Remington Rand Model 17 defines the word “Well used” but in its own way it is still a working typewriter.
Just passing time on a One Hundred And Eleven year old typewriter… leaves one feeling mellow and at peace.
One of my early buys from shopgoodwill… and one of those I can’t believe no one wanted this buys. 18 months later I still feel blessed it came my way.
Some typewriters inspire and this one just keeps putting words on the page that float and flutter and pass through my fingertips with ease and grace on the winds of thought and the gentle breeze of kind thoughts and soft gusts of pleasure… Like the Monarch Butterfly this typewriter is full of easy grace and form and easy on the eyes.
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Planning ahead for when I turn 100.
