1052 Brands 3195 Models 21789 Galleries 13638 Typefaces 6273 Patents
Home » Hermes » 2000 » 1959 #2227960
1959 Hermes 2000 Serial # 2227960 1959 Hermes 2000 typewriter, Serial # 2227960 Tas Kyprianou's 1959 Hermes 2000 typewriter. 2023-05-28 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Tas Kyprianou: 1959 Hermes 2000 Serial # 2227960 It's a good thing I like this machine so much; it's had such a tough life that it'd be really difficult to sell it on.
I bought it from a listing marked "untested". The body seems a little squewwhiff, the paintwork has aged poorly, it ra ndomly adds a spa ce after typing the letter a (Some days not at all, others, most of the time). Its faults aside, this thing has SOOOO much character. A wonderous typing action. It was my first ever Hermes and within seconds of typing on it, I knew what all the fuss was about. This is a keeper for sure.

1959 Hermes 2000 #2227960

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
Created: 04-10-2022 at 07:34AM
Last Edit: 05-28-2023 at 02:57PM

Description Hunter 13 Photos 1 Like  Find on Ebay #AD  Find on Etsy #AD

Description:

It's a good thing I like this machine so much; it's had such a tough life that it'd be really difficult to sell it on.
I bought it from a listing marked "untested". The body seems a little squewwhiff, the paintwork has aged poorly, it ra ndomly adds a spa ce after typing the letter a (Some days not at all, others, most of the time). Its faults aside, this thing has SOOOO much character. A wonderous typing action. It was my first ever Hermes and within seconds of typing on it, I knew what all the fuss was about. This is a keeper for sure.

Typeface Specimen:

Photos:





These 22mm rubber feet from Amazon are brilliant on here. The originals had all but disintegrated. These are really grippy.
These 22mm rubber feet from Amazon are brilliant on here. The originals had all but disintegrated. These are really grippy.







The smallest of all my typefaces. This one is really tiny. S7 = Elite Pica I believe.
The smallest of all my typefaces. This one is really tiny. S7 = Elite Pica I believe.


Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)

Tas Kyprianou's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]

Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 4284

UK member with Greek Cypriot heritage, living in London.
Relatively new to the hobby - My first machine was an Everest Mod 90 that I bought after watching a Violet Evergarden anime in December 2021.
My collection now consists of a nice, round, 40 machines . . . and any new addition will be on a strict "one in - one out" basis.

My absolute favourite remains (just) my 1939 Royal KMM. For me, it's both the prettiest and the "warmest" to type on. It has "Majik" (with a nod to Sandy1)
I count my blessings that I am lucky enough to have amassed such a beautiful bunch.


RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Hermes 2000 on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Hermes Serial Number page and the Hermes 2000 By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.

Typewriter Hunter Merch!