1963 Hermes Baby #5976007

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Jerry Himes (JJH)
Created: 11-18-2024 at 09:40AM
Last Edit: 11-18-2024 at 09:42AM

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A charming little machine. While not the most comfortable ultra-portable to use when compared to some other machines like the Triumph/Adler Tippa or the Olivetti Lettera 22, for example, the very small size and relatively light weight makes it very easy to travel with, so I will probably end up getting some use out of it. The sound is a bit loud, so perhaps not the best choice for public typing in a place where people might get bothered by the noise. In my opinion, the Olivetti Lettera 22 is a better choice for typing in places like quiet cafés.

Bought from Pelicram. See his listing for much better photos: https://typewriterdatabase.com/1963-hermes-baby.24036.typewriter

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Hunter: Jerry Himes (JJH)

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I have been looking for ways to spend less time on electronic devices, and because of this I started doing my writing and translation work with pens and pencils, and now on typewriters as well. I have noticed that adding typewriters to the process has been beneficial to the quality of the text, plus it's just more fun this way.

I have started selling and giving away some of my machines now that I have figured out which ones I want to keep. Some people have asked me for working typewriters, so I have been on the lookout for machines purely for that purpose as well. As fun and instructive as it has been, soon it is time to finish this collecting and tinkering and move back to my original intention: writing. I hope.