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190X Postal 5 Serial # 26909 190X Postal 5 typewriter, Serial # 26909 Christopher Cottle's 190X Postal 5 typewriter. 2025-10-25 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Christopher Cottle: 190X Postal 5 Serial # 26909 Close to the end of the Postal line of typewriters. This one is a British Model with a London nameplate, and the keyboard has the typical British fractions from 1/8 to 7/8. I have done a "surface" cleaning and it works sporadically. It appears to have all of the parts including a full 1/4" ribbon. It did not come with the case top. I collect Blickensderfers, and I purchased this on eBay, from a British seller, because of the similarity of the type wheels.

190X Postal 5 #26909

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Christopher Cottle (chriscottle1953)
Created: 10-25-2025 at 08:19AM
Last Edit: 10-25-2025 at 08:29AM

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Close to the end of the Postal line of typewriters. This one is a British Model with a London nameplate, and the keyboard has the typical British fractions from 1/8 to 7/8. I have done a "surface" cleaning and it works sporadically. It appears to have all of the parts including a full 1/4" ribbon. It did not come with the case top. I collect Blickensderfers, and I purchased this on eBay, from a British seller, because of the similarity of the type wheels.

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The Postal type wheel had the usual 120 years of dirt and "crud". I had previously tried cleaning a Blickensderfer type wheel in Coca-Cola and it worked well. The Postal type wheel is also made of Bakelite, so I also used the Coca-Cola, and it cleaned it very well. The Postal type wheel has the same diameter as the Blickensderfer type wheel; however, it is slightly "taller" and the base is a similar design but has a steel cross instead of the bakelite underside of the Blick.
The Postal type wheel had the usual 120 years of dirt and "crud". I had previously tried cleaning a Blickensderfer type wheel in Coca-Cola and it worked well. The Postal type wheel is also made of Bakelite, so I also used the Coca-Cola, and it cleaned it very well. The Postal type wheel has the same diameter as the Blickensderfer type wheel; however, it is slightly "taller" and the base is a similar design but has a steel cross instead of the bakelite underside of the Blick.

A British London nameplate, not that common
A British London nameplate, not that common

British Keyboard with 1/8 to 7/8 fractions and the GBP monetary symbol along with a $ symbol
British Keyboard with 1/8 to 7/8 fractions and the GBP monetary symbol along with a $ symbol

Hunter: Christopher Cottle (chriscottle1953)

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I have owned a 1952 Royal HHE since 1967. It was purchased (in Montreal) by my parents for my Grade 9 typing class. Only one other male in the class; however, I learned to touch type along with 28 grade 9 girls. I no longer use my physics or intergral calculus but I use my typing every day. The HHE has crossed Canada several times along with the solid oak 1950s centre lift typing desk which was also bought for me. $20 for the desk and typewriter and that included delivery.
In September 2022, on a whim, I decided to clean the machine that I have had for 53 years, for the first time since 1967 and now it is all back to full working condition. I enjoyed the process so I decided to look on the internet and I bought a 1922 Royal Model 10 on eBay. Not working; however, seemed that the body was in good shape, along with 100 years of dirt and probably at least 70 years of office smoke. I was able to get it fully working and polished and my wife wanted it as a show piece on the book shelves. Next, I bought a 1948 Royal Quiet De Luxe two tone (Dreyfuss tuxedo model) that may not need much work; however, I love the shape and the blend of black and grey. Then, I bought a 1932 Royal Model O that likely will need some work beyond cleaning. That will hopefully be the last time I pay shipping for a typewriter. Riiiggghhhtttttt. Love to tinker.
That was September 2022 ... any chance I have been bitten by the "bug".
November 2025 ...I have focused on Blickensderfers and Dactyles over the last three years and my collection has grown to 51 Blicks. I have started and still am the Adminstrator of Facebook's Blickensderfer Typewriter Group. Lots and lots of information has been gathered on these little typers and the Facebook group seems to be the go-to site for all things Blick ... and Dactyle! There have been three articles written for ETCerta magazine on Blicks as well including proving that George Blickensderfer was right with his DHIATENSOR Scientific keyboard.


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