1955 Brosette Portable #25355
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Laurenz van Gaalen (Laurenz)
Created: 04-01-2024 at 01:56AM
Last Edit: 04-01-2024 at 01:57AM
Find on Ebay #AD
Find on Etsy #AD
Description:
Solidly build, easy to service, reliable. The typing action is really nice but a little bit stiff, especially the top row of keys.
Unfortunately the ribbon vibrator doesn't work adequate. When feeding modern, stiff 80 gsm paper into the machine, the paper will rub against the ribbon, causing ink smear on the top of the paper. There are no issues with the ribbon during typing, however, if you leave the paper in the machine the ribbon will eventually touch the paper, leaving a couple of tiny (but highly annoying) ink stains.
This model is about half an inch deeper than the earlier model in order to make room for the bell.
Typeface Specimen:
Photos:
Hunter: Laurenz van Gaalen (Laurenz)
Laurenz van Gaalen's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 1732
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
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Brosette Portable on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Brosette Serial Number page and the Brosette Portable By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
