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1956 Remington Quiet-Riter Serial # QR2992787 1956 Remington Quiet-Riter typewriter, Serial # QR2992787 Wayne Bouchard's 1956 Remington Quiet-Riter typewriter. 2024-03-06 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Wayne Bouchard: 1956 Remington Quiet-Riter Serial # QR2992787 One Remington Quiet-Riter in Salmon.
Pica 134 typeface and so marked on the type slugs. So, 10 pitch and 6 LPI.

Initially I did not like the feel of this machine and there are still certain aspects of the design (such as getting the platen out) that I don't really care for, but after cleaning, it had a different, much better feel for it and i really started to take to it. The only thing that continuously gets me is the gap between the "Z" and the left-hand shift key. I keep putting my finger in that gap. That, and the fact that the carriage release is basically where the paper release ought to be and the paper release is on the side. So you have to get used to that. One drawback of this machine is that the plastic caps on the levers can come off very easily, so you have to be careful when you're working on it so you don't knock them off and lose them. This one is still missing the cap for the ratchet release. One thing to note is that there isn't a great deal of adjustment range in the touch control and that can be a problem for a novice. I happen to like a harder key touch, so this works for me.

1956 Remington Quiet-Riter #QR2992787

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Wayne Bouchard (azweb100)
Created: 03-05-2024 at 11:47PM
Last Edit: 03-06-2024 at 12:15AM

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One Remington Quiet-Riter in Salmon.
Pica 134 typeface and so marked on the type slugs. So, 10 pitch and 6 LPI.

Initially I did not like the feel of this machine and there are still certain aspects of the design (such as getting the platen out) that I don't really care for, but after cleaning, it had a different, much better feel for it and i really started to take to it. The only thing that continuously gets me is the gap between the "Z" and the left-hand shift key. I keep putting my finger in that gap. That, and the fact that the carriage release is basically where the paper release ought to be and the paper release is on the side. So you have to get used to that. One drawback of this machine is that the plastic caps on the levers can come off very easily, so you have to be careful when you're working on it so you don't knock them off and lose them. This one is still missing the cap for the ratchet release. One thing to note is that there isn't a great deal of adjustment range in the touch control and that can be a problem for a novice. I happen to like a harder key touch, so this works for me.

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Even has the original key!
Even has the original key!

The case is detached by sliding it right and lifting it free.
The case is detached by sliding it right and lifting it free.

Note the green "fuzz"felt. Haven't tried to clean it yet. Trying to figure out how to do that without ruining it.
Note the green "fuzz"felt. Haven't tried to clean it yet. Trying to figure out how to do that without ruining it.



Unlike other vendors, Remington's marks correspond to the type style. 134 is a Pica style.
Unlike other vendors, Remington's marks correspond to the type style. 134 is a Pica style.




An odd profile, in my view, but you can't argue with the performance!
An odd profile, in my view, but you can't argue with the performance!



Tried to get a close-up photo of the wrinkle paint but it's very hard to get into focus.
Tried to get a close-up photo of the wrinkle paint but it's very hard to get into focus.

The color indicators are on a sticker behind through-holes in the frame. Can't clean that. So they will never look like new.
The color indicators are on a sticker behind through-holes in the frame. Can't clean that. So they will never look like new.

What can I say? I like the letter W! :-D
What can I say? I like the letter W! :-D

Hunter: Wayne Bouchard (azweb100)

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