1961 Erika 20 #4001832
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Brancaleone daNorcia (Brancaleone)
Created: 01-31-2026 at 02:37PM
Last Edit: 01-31-2026 at 04:18PM
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Description:
Erika Mod. 20
Serial No. 4.001.832 (earlier version)
Manufactured in 1961
by VEB (Volkseigener Betrieb, "people's enterprise") Schreibmaschinenwerk Dresden, East Germany
body finish: green high gloss ("grün Hochglanz")
"120" Pica 2,6mm/10pt
32cm carriage
German keyboard layout
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Hunter: Brancaleone daNorcia (Brancaleone)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
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Fellow typospherians, may I introduce myself? I'm Brancaleone da Norcia, Typewriter Hunter and TWDB Patron from Germany. My main focus is collecting portable machines from the 1950s to the 1970s. I particularly appreciate good industrial design and durable construction. Many Olivetti and Erika models inspire my enthusiasm. Some might find it odd that my machines are usually uncleaned in the pictures. I only have very little time for my hobby, and it's very sporadic. Personally, I enjoy taking photos and working on the database much more than handling rags and brushes. But I admire it and think it's wonderful when someone brings a sleeping gem back to life. At last, I have a particular fondness for pangrams and palindromes, and I am always happy to discover new ones. Looking forward to get in touch with you, kind regards, Brancaleone.
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