1943 Underwood Universal #F1533552

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Fumitaka Hayashi (fhayashi)
Created: 06-10-2026 at 06:01AM
Last Edit: 06-10-2026 at 08:11AM

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Description:

An Underwood Universal, in fair shape.

The special thing about this one is the case - it has the folding stand.

Interestingly, the serial number puts the manufacture date right before the WW2 production pause according to the SN list. The closest SN Universal is another one with the folding stand. Makes you wonder if that is a coincidence or not.

The folding legs are rather thin, but seems to be reasonably rigid. I think slight oxidation of the legs and/or slight deformation of the plastic tip makes it a bit difficult to unfold the last bit. When extended, there are spring-loaded tabs that hold everything together.

This one was acquired from Facebook Marketplace, from someone who lives in Kingston, NY.

Typeface Specimen:

Links:

• Union Foundry typeface specifications

Photos:

UP mark is Union Foundry Underwood Pica, at 10 cpi.

Front feet missing in this picture - as the part that goes into the holes is broken off like it is in many of these Underwood portables.

Sound deadening in fair shape. Probably rust under there...

fully extended

first folding part

Second folding part. The leg locking tab doubles to lock this fold down - you have to push the tab to unlock to allow unfolding.

The usual removable lid hinge is on the left, and the hinge for the folding stand is the one on the right, and doesn't come apart. The stand lid has an additional foot, so the bottom has 5 feet.

Hunter: Fumitaka Hayashi (fhayashi)

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Relatively new to collecting. Would like to document my collection.

Planning on sticking to full-sized American machines so I don't spend too much on fancy European portables.