1947 Remington Deluxe Model 5 #B1481789
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 03-01-2024 at 05:33AM
Last Edit: 03-01-2024 at 06:07AM
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Description:
A fine example of a classic. Every typewriter evokes a memory? This one reminds of schooling pickers and we shall leave it at that...
Reversed "P6" on the slug, so Pica 6 in Remington's world? And 10 cpi.
Ad image is from 1947 LA Times. In my informal newspaper research, Remington had a huge ad budget. I haven't seen any other manufacturer spend so much. And if you look on YouTube, they had a big TV ad spend on some high rated shows.
Typeface Specimen:
Links:
- The Guru - you won't see a claw hammer on his bench.
- The Guru again- still no claw hammers in sight!
- Leave it to Beaver- every beaver loves a typewriter hunter...my beaver does.
- Slug Guru
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Remington Deluxe Model 5 on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Remington Serial Number page and the Remington Deluxe Model 5 By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
