1971 Hermes Baby #9284276

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
Created: 10-15-2022 at 07:21PM
Last Edit: 04-03-2024 at 12:52PM

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This Hermes Baby had a broken left knob. I got a new 3D-printed one as a replacement. I also cleaned the machine and even started retrobriting the white plastic, with some degree of success. I'll probably try more of that on the machine's outer case. The machine also has a new platen but needs some adjustments.

I put new felt in to replace the original but deteriorating and ugly sound-deadening material. I first started with some blue, but then didn't like it and went for red.

I also fixed the bell to give it a nice ring, by adding a small rubber washer between it and the metal frame.

Removing the body cover on this machine is not easy: there are some plastic parts that tend to break when you bend them. That's not a big issue as the parts are hidden inside the machine, but I did crack a couple of those parts while pulling the innards out.

- 2022-08: The platen was very hard and this machine now has a brand new platen.

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• Photos after cleaning
• Photos during cleaning

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Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)

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I started collecting my first pre-WW2 standard typewriters in 2017. Since then I have added a few machines to my collection, which now ranges from the 1880s to the 1980s. As of 2024, I have more big standard (desktop) typewriters than portables, a few standard electrics, and some unusual machines like Varitypers, uncommon IBM machines, and more. I am not a pro restorer, but I have restored a few of my machines beyond simple cleaning.