1963 IBM Selectric I #4088598
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Ted Munk (munk)
Created: 02-06-2013 at 09:52PM
Last Edit: 09-19-2023 at 09:37PM
Description:
Early 1960's IBM Selectric with scalloped body style and rare "Accent Blue" keys and trim. I call this one "The Blue Bomber"
10 Pitch
Model 721 (fabric ribbon, 11")
Level 1
Typeface Specimen:
Links:
- Feature Comparison: The Blue Bomber VS 1970 721
- The Blue Bomber: Part 2
- Yet another Selectric 721 – The Blue Bomber
- The Blue Bomber Rides Again, Nano procrastination, Spray Paint and weird Type Balls
- GP Hendrix Gothic Selectric Type Element (red cap, 10/12 pitch)
- Oh yeah, and I Updated the Look of the Blog too..
- Mail Call: The Poltboro and The Replacement Elements
Photos:
Hunter: Ted Munk (munk)
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I am a scoundrel without a cause, and my swank outshines the sun.
I am a casual Typewriter Hunter residing in the sweltering deserts of Arizona with a wife, three cats and about 50 typewriters. My main hunting ground is thrift stores, and I rarely pay more than $10 for a machine. My collection consists mainly of portables with cases, and they stay in the cases unless I am actively using it (usually more than one at a time). I do, however keep a handful of interesting Selectrics, including a Composer and a couple of large Nakajima Electronics to use as daisywheel printers for my vintage laptop collection.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the IBM Selectric I on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the IBM Serial Number page and the IBM Selectric I By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.