1954 Hermes Ruf #2064915
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
Created: 07-16-2019 at 03:28AM
Last Edit: 01-05-2021 at 10:54PM
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Description:
I categorized this as Hermes "Ruf" based on two other examples in TWDB. The branding on the machine is "Ruf", but it is, of course, a Paillard machine.
This machine looks like a Hermes 2000. I am not sure what difference justifies calling it a "Ruf", which I believe was a brand reserved for business.
This is a QWERTZ machine acquired in Switzerland.
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Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 11406
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.
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