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1960 Underwood Touchmaster II Serial # 8485801 1960 Underwood Touchmaster II typewriter, Serial # 8485801 Mos 6502's 1960 Underwood Touchmaster II typewriter. 2026-08-19 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Mos 6502: 1960 Underwood Touchmaster II Serial # 8485801 1960 Underwood Touch-master II. Purchased in positively filthy condition, with various problems, most of which were remedied at home with a little cleaning and tinkering. The blue fascia seems unique. I could not find another example online in blue paint, although I've read blue was an option. Despite an obviously productive life, and some looseness in the joints in its old age, this machine still types with a light touch and is a pleasure to work with.

1960 Underwood Touchmaster II #8485801

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Mos 6502 (Mos6502)
Created: 08-11-2026 at 07:33AM
Last Edit: 08-19-2026 at 01:52AM

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1960 Underwood Touch-master II. Purchased in positively filthy condition, with various problems, most of which were remedied at home with a little cleaning and tinkering. The blue fascia seems unique. I could not find another example online in blue paint, although I've read blue was an option. Despite an obviously productive life, and some looseness in the joints in its old age, this machine still types with a light touch and is a pleasure to work with.

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Underwood Logo/release button.
Underwood Logo/release button.

I thought the keys were heavily oxidized, but it turned out they were just extremely dusty, and a damp cloth and a little scrubbing got them cleaned up quickly.
I thought the keys were heavily oxidized, but it turned out they were just extremely dusty, and a damp cloth and a little scrubbing got them cleaned up quickly.

Behind the front cover, access to the touch-control, ribbon direction, and type slugs for cleaning.
Behind the front cover, access to the touch-control, ribbon direction, and type slugs for cleaning.

View through the side access port, showing the ball-chain drive for the ribbon. Oddly, this machine advance the ribbon even when the spacebar is pressed.
View through the side access port, showing the ball-chain drive for the ribbon. Oddly, this machine advance the ribbon even when the spacebar is pressed.

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