1959 Erika 11 #2045185
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Michael Soppa (MichaelSon)
Created: 09-21-2025 at 03:03PM
Last Edit: 09-21-2025 at 03:03PM
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Description:
Found this on Klenanzeigen, an online flea market in Germany. Picked it up for 5€. Owner claimed it had a mechanical issue but it turned out it just needed a proper cleaning. After removing all the dirt inside, lubricating the necessary moving parts with typewriter oil and polishing it it is now a quite decent typer. Just needs some type in as the oil needs to travel into the right places and then it will probably become one of my favourites.
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Hunter: Michael Soppa (MichaelSon)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 12
During my other hobby I came to typewriter collecting.
I am a beginner and very selective about which typewriter to pick. When my restoration skills improve, that may change.
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