1963 Torpedo 18b #1274490
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Liz Glenn (Jasanna)
Created: 06-20-2023 at 05:42PM
Last Edit: 06-21-2023 at 10:57AM
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Description:
"Ace"
I acquired this in January 2022. This particular Torpedo 18b is a deluxe due to it having the chrome on the endcaps of the carriage. It has a recovered platen by JJ Short, new feet by Septemis Clark and of course, a deep clean by Duane Jensen. It currently has an all-black nylon ribbon, which is eyelet/grommet free, from Ribbons Unlimited. I can install & use a bi-chrome ribbon, I just prefer a solid color. As with all Torpedo machines, this one is smooth as well and is a joy to use. It's lovely typeface is the cat's meow.
~ US QWERTY
~ Italic Elite (11 characters per inch)
** June 2023 - CC-R/W **
** NOT FOR SALE OR TRADE **
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Hunter: Liz Glenn (Jasanna)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 509
Just a "Typewriter Nut". I like collecting technologies from the past such as typewriters especially the ones with special/rare typefaces. There's just something about learning how things were made (& worked) back in the day!
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