1954 Brosette Portable #14791
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Laurenz van Gaalen (Laurenz)
Created: 04-14-2024 at 07:04AM
Last Edit: 04-14-2024 at 07:20AM
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Description:
Build like a tank, feels at least as rugged as Olympia's SF (if not more).
Typing action is light, slightly uneven and reminds me on the Halberg design because of the weak return of the type bars. The type bars of my 1955 Brosette return with considerably more force. After comparing both machines I am under the impression that the later model has more powerful type bar return springs.
Good to know: the paper release is activated by pushing down the wire frame paper support. This was later changed to a conventional lever on the left side of the carriage.
Typeface Specimen:
Photos:
Hunter: Laurenz van Gaalen (Laurenz)
Laurenz van Gaalen's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 1859
I live in The Netherlands.
Most common typewriter brands over here are Triumph/Adler, Olympia, Erika, Olivetti, Remington and Brother.
I collect and restore typewriters to learn about their design and to write with them.
laurenz@planet.nl
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