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196X IBM Selectric Composer Serial # 815-58 02072 196X IBM Selectric Composer typewriter, Serial # 815-58 02072 Otto Koponen's 196X IBM Selectric Composer typewriter. 2024-08-09 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Otto Koponen: 196X IBM Selectric Composer Serial # 815-58 02072 Nicknamed "King Ghidorah"

IBM Selectric 72 Composer, made in the Netherlands. Early model.

100% functional.

Serial stamped on the machine starts with 815, however the sticker on the bottom case says 615 like my other Composer. Unsure of the reason for this discrepancy.

Video showing the basic use of the machine is in the links section.

196X IBM Selectric Composer #815-58 02072

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Otto Koponen (Pelicram)
Created: 08-09-2024 at 02:35AM
Last Edit: 08-09-2024 at 03:59AM

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Nicknamed "King Ghidorah"

IBM Selectric 72 Composer, made in the Netherlands. Early model.

100% functional.

Serial stamped on the machine starts with 815, however the sticker on the bottom case says 615 like my other Composer. Unsure of the reason for this discrepancy.

Video showing the basic use of the machine is in the links section.

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My custom ribbon spools for using fabric ribbon. Both spools are designed to fit on either side of the mechanism so they can just be swapped when the ribbon runs out.
My custom ribbon spools for using fabric ribbon. Both spools are designed to fit on either side of the mechanism so they can just be swapped when the ribbon runs out.

3D-Printed TPU vibrator spacers for use with 1/2" ribbon.
3D-Printed TPU vibrator spacers for use with 1/2" ribbon.






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