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1961 Groma Kolibri Luxus Serial # A34367 1961 Groma Kolibri Luxus typewriter, Serial # A34367 Roger C's 1961 Groma Kolibri Luxus typewriter. 2025-10-06 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Roger C: 1961 Groma Kolibri Luxus Serial # A34367 The 'Luxus' version of the Groma Kolibri adds support for dual-tone ribbons and a touch selection dial, although I personally haven't been able to notice any difference in touch.

This particular machine has seen better days. The paper support arm is gone entirely. The right-side platen knob is cracked and spins freely, although it is present and complete. Some previous owner has apparently tried to repair it. Perplexingly, the H keycap seems to have been installed upside-down, although I can't tell if it came from the factory like this.

Despite all that, this is still the best typer in my collection by a comfortable margin. Just feels fast and effortless. These tend to command a premium on the market, but I have concluded that they're worth it.

1961 Groma Kolibri Luxus #A34367

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Roger C (RogerTDB3)
Created: 10-06-2025 at 07:34AM
Last Edit: 10-06-2025 at 07:43AM

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The 'Luxus' version of the Groma Kolibri adds support for dual-tone ribbons and a touch selection dial, although I personally haven't been able to notice any difference in touch.

This particular machine has seen better days. The paper support arm is gone entirely. The right-side platen knob is cracked and spins freely, although it is present and complete. Some previous owner has apparently tried to repair it. Perplexingly, the H keycap seems to have been installed upside-down, although I can't tell if it came from the factory like this.

Despite all that, this is still the best typer in my collection by a comfortable margin. Just feels fast and effortless. These tend to command a premium on the market, but I have concluded that they're worth it.

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Original softish case.
Original softish case.

Ribbon cover removed.
Ribbon cover removed.

Left side. The paper support arm is gone.
Left side. The paper support arm is gone.

Right side. The platen knob on this side is cracked and doesn't rotate the platen.
Right side. The platen knob on this side is cracked and doesn't rotate the platen.

The upside-down H key.
The upside-down H key.

The upside-down H key is higher than the rest of the row.
The upside-down H key is higher than the rest of the row.

The upside-down H key is obvious from below.
The upside-down H key is obvious from below.

Serial number A34367
Serial number A34367

Pica typeface (10 CPI) "172"
Pica typeface (10 CPI) "172"

Hunter: Roger C (RogerTDB3)

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Born to type, forced to collect. Last seen haunting Western Canadian thrift shops.


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