1950 Hermes Rocket #5181258
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Mitchell Dayton (aphexteknol)
Created: 05-09-2024 at 10:20PM
Last Edit: 05-09-2024 at 10:59PM
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Description:
One of my favorite machines. Found on eBay originally in filthy shape and overhauled it myself. Treated it to a new JJ Short platen as well. Super fast and snappy typing action, even compared to my other Rockets I own. A real jewel of my collection. 12.7cpi Elite / 5-10-24 -Edit- Still one of my favorite machines of all time. Decided to take some nicer photos of this machine all these years later. Machines come, and machines go, but this Hermes is with me for the long-haul.
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Hunter: Mitchell Dayton (aphexteknol)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 154
Commodore 64 computer expert, and lover of most things retro. Typewriter collector since 2017. Vintage fountain pen restoration hobbyist.
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