1951 Hermes Baby #5195044

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
Created: 08-15-2021 at 09:44AM
Last Edit: 09-10-2021 at 06:31PM

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I bought this QWERTZ Hermes Baby in Switzerland.

I cleaned it and replaced its soundproofing felt. In particular I used red felt for the bottom, which I think goes well with the red highlights of the machine. You can see the red through the keyboard in particular. I also gave the machine new rubber feet, using rubber grommets. I also polished the typebars a little as they were very dull-looking.

Finally, I also replaced the soundproofing/protection in the top case.

I am usually not a fan of ultraportables but this machine types really well.

I just noticed that I am not the only one to have used red felt or fabric as a replacement with this style of machines. Here are two other TWDB entries with machines restored this way:

- https://typewriterdatabase.com/1942-hermes-baby.6191.typewriter
- https://typewriterdatabase.com/1945-hermes-baby.16220.typewriter

Typeface Specimen:

Links:

• Cleaning in progress
• Photo album of the machine after cleaning
• Reddit post

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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.