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1966 Speedwriter Collegian Serial # 6 225 012553 1966 Speedwriter Collegian typewriter, Serial # 6 225 012553 Roger C's 1966 Speedwriter Collegian typewriter. 2025-10-09 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Roger C: 1966 Speedwriter Collegian Serial # 6 225 012553 The Speedwriter Collegian is a rebranding of the Consul 225, imported from Czechoslovakia and reassembled and sold in Canada. The same machine was imported into America as the Commodore Collegian.

There so many similarities between the Consul 225 and the Consul 224 that it's easier to list the differences:

* 225 has no tabulator; 224 support 3 tabs.
* 225 doesn't have the paper support arms.
* 225 doesn't have the two levers that allow the carriage to be removed entirely.
* 225 does have a touch selector but it's a lever under the ribbon cover on the left side instead of a dial on the front.

They have no base plate, which is somewhat alarming but actually kind of convenient, as they're almost self-cleaning. Just don't try to balance it on your knees.

1966 Speedwriter Collegian #6 225 012553

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Roger C (RogerTDB3)
Created: 10-09-2025 at 06:59AM
Last Edit: 10-09-2025 at 07:19AM

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Description:

The Speedwriter Collegian is a rebranding of the Consul 225, imported from Czechoslovakia and reassembled and sold in Canada. The same machine was imported into America as the Commodore Collegian.

There so many similarities between the Consul 225 and the Consul 224 that it's easier to list the differences:

* 225 has no tabulator; 224 support 3 tabs.
* 225 doesn't have the paper support arms.
* 225 doesn't have the two levers that allow the carriage to be removed entirely.
* 225 does have a touch selector but it's a lever under the ribbon cover on the left side instead of a dial on the front.

They have no base plate, which is somewhat alarming but actually kind of convenient, as they're almost self-cleaning. Just don't try to balance it on your knees.

Typeface Specimen:

Photos:

Front.
Front.

Ribbon cover removed. Came with nice metal spools.
Ribbon cover removed. Came with nice metal spools.

The touch selection lever, under the ribbon cover, beside the left ribbon spool.
The touch selection lever, under the ribbon cover, beside the left ribbon spool.

The distinctive curves of the Consul 224/225 ribbon cover.
The distinctive curves of the Consul 224/225 ribbon cover.

These numbers are molded into the underside of the ribbon cover.
These numbers are molded into the underside of the ribbon cover.

The Speedwriter branding.
The Speedwriter branding.


Nothing on the back. This model does not have paper support arms.
Nothing on the back. This model does not have paper support arms.

Right side. Note the paper injector, two buttons for margin set but no third button for tabs, and no lever for carriage removal.
Right side. Note the paper injector, two buttons for margin set but no third button for tabs, and no lever for carriage removal.

The Collegian model name, and the margin set/release buttons, which are finnicky at best.
The Collegian model name, and the margin set/release buttons, which are finnicky at best.

The underside. The feet have seen better days but do not need replacement yet.
The underside. The feet have seen better days but do not need replacement yet.

The case is very sturdy
The case is very sturdy

The inside of the case. The feet fit into the little fixed cups at the bottom. The elastic strap could be used to store a few papers or whatnot. The original manual and a small 'cleaning kit' are long gone.
The inside of the case. The feet fit into the little fixed cups at the bottom. The elastic strap could be used to store a few papers or whatnot. The original manual and a small 'cleaning kit' are long gone.

Serial number 6 225 012553, indicated it was built in 1966 and it's Consul model 225.
Serial number 6 225 012553, indicated it was built in 1966 and it's Consul model 225.

Apparently, the key to the case looks something like this.
Apparently, the key to the case looks something like this.

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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