1964 Hermes Baby #6041439
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Mitchell Dayton (aphexteknol)
Created: 04-17-2019 at 10:34AM
Last Edit: 04-17-2019 at 10:34AM
Description:
I bought this Baby from SGW over a year ago, and it was a moldy disaster when I recieved it, as the original ribbon was practically growing mushrooms. I’ve had it sitting in my garage for over a year airing out, and just recently sat it outside in the sun to finish the de-stinking process. Just finished the cleaning, light oiling and reassembly process and I’m very happy to discover that this thing is in wonderful mechanical condition and types as well or better than my best Hermes Rockets/Babys in my collection. Bottom case and carrying lid/cover are a little battered and dinged but the body is still in decent shape. This one will be a daily driver for awhile I can tell.... 12.7cpi Elite.
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Hunter: Mitchell Dayton (aphexteknol)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 154
Commodore 64 computer expert, and lover of most things retro. Typewriter collector since 2017. Vintage fountain pen restoration hobbyist.
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