1942 Underwood S #S5550911-11
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
Created: 06-15-2018 at 09:35PM
Last Edit: 04-01-2024 at 08:17PM
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Description:
I am particularly happy with this machine because when I got it a few years ago (for a good price) it was filthy, smelled horribly and nobody would have wanted this thing near them. With TLC it went from being repulsive to being a very attractive ("eye of the beholder" caveat) and usable machine.
This was my first Elite typeface, which means that it types 12 characters per inch (instead of 10, which is more common).
It's such a pleasure to use that I invested in a new platen just before summer 2021.
The "S" is a carriage-shift, and you can trace its heritage all the way to the Underwood 1 from the late 1890s. It was preceded by the "M" ("Master") and followed by the "SS" (AKA "Rhythm Touch", although it's unclear to me if there is a difference between the two appellations, "Rhythm Touch" being used in marketing material).
- 2024-04-01: new pictures
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Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
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I started collecting my first pre-WW2 standard typewriters in 2017. Since then I have added a few machines to my collection, which now ranges from the 1880s to the 1980s. As of 2024, I have more big standard (desktop) typewriters than portables, a few standard electrics, and some unusual machines like Varitypers, uncommon IBM machines, and more. I am not a pro restorer, but I have restored a few of my machines beyond simple cleaning.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Underwood S on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Underwood Serial Number page and the Underwood S By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
