1970 Hermes 3000 #7051224
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Jacob Bakers (JDECAY)
Created: 01-11-2025 at 08:13AM
Last Edit: 01-11-2025 at 08:15AM
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Description:
I'm particularly fond of the "boxy" Hermes 3000, so when the opportunity to own one in the elusive "Epoca" typeface, I had to jump on it. This model is quite clean and is in excellent shape overall. To me, Epoca seems anachronistic, letter design seemingly ripped from contemporary fashion and sent back in time to the Hermes corporation. This machine's previous owner has become a good online typewriter colleague and an endless resource of knowledge and insight. A big thanks to him for making this transaction possible.
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Hunter: Jacob Bakers (JDECAY)
Jacob Bakers's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 42
I have been fascinated by the clockwork construction of typewriters since I was a child. I'd play with one at my dad's office in Manhattan on the days he'd take me to work. Decades later, I've rediscovered them and have fallen into the hobby of acquiring a modest collection.
I use typewriters mostly for leisure, but I do find that creative writing on a typewriter takes on a different flavor of its own. I also have found a great deal of pleasure in using these machines as a means of crafting expressive art.
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