1908 Orga Standard 1 #A38
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Albin1989 Tarnowski (Albin)
Created: 04-26-2026 at 10:28AM
Last Edit: 04-26-2026 at 10:32AM
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Description:
Preparations are currently underway for the private cataloging of a specimen that serves as a testament to the early development phase of the Orga A38 model. The machine presented here originates from the verification series (the so-called "zero series"), as confirmed by unique structural features not found in later mass-produced models.
​Analysis of Typeface Anomalies
​A key element of this documentation is the analysis of the typeface. In contrast to the standard models and the Privat version, where the numbering of the type slugs maintains a strict and repeatable sequence, my specimen exhibits distinct deviations:
​Numbering Error: This A38 model features a unique sequence disruption that does not appear in any other known variant of this machine.
​Manufacturing Specifics: The analysis points to errors in the markings and traces of individual part-fitting, which is characteristic of the prototype phase.
Typeface Specimen:
Hunter: Albin1989 Tarnowski (Albin)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 7
Orga typewriter enthusiast. Documenting the A38 pre-production series (zero series).
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