1952 Underwood Rhythm Touch #11-7012447
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Kevin Stallaert (KStallaert)
Created: 05-29-2021 at 10:45AM
Last Edit: 05-29-2021 at 10:45AM
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Description:
I currently own this machine, but I bought it for spare parts for restoring another Underwood Rhythm touch. The typeface is fully rusted, and so is practically the rest of the machine. I'm going to use some of the keys and some springs. The chrome trim on the back has rivet stamped through it. It's just awful. The lady I bought it from said she collected old things in a shed. this poor bastard seems to have been left to rot. But he will aid in the revival of one of his brothers. And by posting him here, he will always be remembered.
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Hunter: Kevin Stallaert (KStallaert)
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I fell into the typewriter rabbit hole due to nostalgia: I used to have a massive Olympia SG1 when I was a kid. It formed my typing habits, which is why I am called a "furious typer" by my coworkers. Came across the r/typewriters page on Reddit which rekindled my love for these wonderful machines. Lets just hope I don't start pushing screens off my desk when I reach the end of a line...
I also have a modest Youtube channel where I document the progress of my typewriter journey: https://www.youtube.com/@Slug_Life
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