1943 Imperial Good Companion #EQ 385
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Skyler King (Skyler)
Created: 08-31-2022 at 04:50AM
Last Edit: 08-31-2022 at 04:51AM
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I found this typewriter at an outdoor market in Taichung, Taiwan. It did not have the original case, but it did have the base. As I looked it over, I noticed that it was in remarkably good shape and seemed to be complete, with no obvious damage or missing parts. The carriage was not moving at all, so I was able to buy it very cheap. Something I still have a hard time believing. After opening it up, I found that the only issue was that the escapement mechanism had seized up. With a bit of penetrating oil and delicate yet forceful persistence, I was able to get the escapement to move freely. After that simple fix and some basic cleaning of the internals, this machine is working beautifully. In fact, it is such a pleasure to type on that it is on my primary desk and is used daily.
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Hunter: Skyler King (Skyler)
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Points: 248
My name is Skyler and I live in Taiwan. I am a Demolition Engineer & Metal Fabricator by day and I typically keep myself as busy as possible with various projects and hobbies when not at work. I have lived in Taiwan for ten years and have discovered that there are actually quite a few typewriters to be found here. What is especially interesting about this fact is that, being that this is Asia, typewriters never had the same uses or popularity that they did in the west. So finding so many is quite surprising. Because they were all imported or brought in when returning from overseas trips, there is a very wide variety available. I have actually seen many typewriters that I have never seen mentioned or listed on the TWDB, which is part of why I wanted to join and become a "Typewriter Hunter", as I would like to fill in some of the gaps.
I collect and repair typewriters, as well, though I am still new to it. So, I would love discussions, tips, and advice related to that.
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