1954 R.C. Allen 700 VisOmatic #7-1827161
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 05-14-2024 at 09:08AM
Last Edit: 05-15-2024 at 02:54AM
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Description:
This sober MCM machine is all Woodstock and a superb build and a fantastic typer. An easily serviced machine to boot, with two screws to remove the back/side panel cover, then six screws for the side covers and margin cover, and you are ready to go.
What was the difference between a 700 series with no "Visomatic" on the cover and this 700 series with it? I am calling this a 700 VisOmatic to match the period ads.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 9710
As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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