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1959 Remington Standard Serial # J2888246 1959 Remington Standard typewriter, Serial # J2888246 Cain Stone's 1959 Remington Standard typewriter. 2023-07-31 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Cain Stone: 1959 Remington Standard Serial # J2888246 Rescued from a Goodwill in Illinois, USA for $15.
The machine was gunked up with years of dust and sawdust in the mechanics. (a mouse probably lived in it at some point)

I had no idea if all the functions were in working order due to how dirty it was. The keys refused to move more than halfway. But the platen was in one piece and not flat on any side. So I took a chance and this one became my first massive desk typewriter.

Most of my collection were portables up until this point.

This machine was my first ever cleaning job so I dubbed it the Professor for what it teaches me.

In the end, everything was in working order and accounted for!(aside from missing nobs on the front switches for touch and color selectors.) The machine runs smoothly but will probably need more cleaning to loosen the keys up further and a proper de-rusting on some parts.

I will need to replace the rubber feet at some point as well, seeing as they’re hard as bricks. but for now, they are still in one piece and keep it from scratching any surfaces.


For now, the machine sits next to me day to day. And I use it to type up lists, recipes, and other miscellaneous tasks. When not in use, I bought it a little chicken-designed linen — because it looks goofy.

Weight: 24 lb
Height: 21.5 cm

1959 Remington Standard #J2888246

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Cain Stone (IcarusMask)
Created: 07-31-2023 at 10:58AM
Last Edit: 07-31-2023 at 04:15PM

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Rescued from a Goodwill in Illinois, USA for $15.
The machine was gunked up with years of dust and sawdust in the mechanics. (a mouse probably lived in it at some point)

I had no idea if all the functions were in working order due to how dirty it was. The keys refused to move more than halfway. But the platen was in one piece and not flat on any side. So I took a chance and this one became my first massive desk typewriter.

Most of my collection were portables up until this point.

This machine was my first ever cleaning job so I dubbed it the Professor for what it teaches me.

In the end, everything was in working order and accounted for!(aside from missing nobs on the front switches for touch and color selectors.) The machine runs smoothly but will probably need more cleaning to loosen the keys up further and a proper de-rusting on some parts.

I will need to replace the rubber feet at some point as well, seeing as they’re hard as bricks. but for now, they are still in one piece and keep it from scratching any surfaces.


For now, the machine sits next to me day to day. And I use it to type up lists, recipes, and other miscellaneous tasks. When not in use, I bought it a little chicken-designed linen — because it looks goofy.

Weight: 24 lb
Height: 21.5 cm

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Hunter: Cain Stone (IcarusMask)

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An artist based in Illinois with a love for typewriters.

My first manual typewriter got me obsessed with these resilient machines(Hermes 3000).
Leading me to save more from thrift-stores and estate sales. My goal is to learn the cleaning and repair trade to help re-home these bits of history.


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