1952 Optima Elite #740670
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Blind Assassin (BlindAssassin111)
Created: 03-08-2026 at 07:46PM
Last Edit: 03-08-2026 at 09:13PM
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Description:
Got this machine from Japan in September 2025. Was originally in pretty rough shape, but after a really good service it is here to stay.
Typeface: Optima 12 Pica
CPI: 10
Layout: German QWERTZ
Typeface Specimen:
Photos:
Hunter: Blind Assassin (BlindAssassin111)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 268
Started collecting in March 2025. Have had quite a few machines so far, but trying to keep limit to specific machines so I don't have too many. Currently have ~20 but have had another 20 that I rescued, repaired/cleaned and re-homed.
My current collection goal is to own all cubic typefaces, with the limitation that each must be on a different model. Just to keep things interesting so everything has its' own place in the collection. I also have a few others that I just wanted to own, so not everything is cubic.
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