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1972 Brother Activator 899 Serial # F2329735 1972 Brother Activator 899 typewriter, Serial # F2329735 David MacGregor Barlow's 1972 Brother Activator 899 typewriter. 2023-01-27 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of David MacGregor Barlow: 1972 Brother Activator 899 Serial # F2329735 This 23 Dec 1972 model was still in its original box, and is in hear mint condition. While it might not be the most beautiful typewriter in the world, it is one of the finest portable typewriters I have had the pleasure of using. It has all the bells and whistles including ouch control and tabulator. It is an all-metal machine, and as sturdy as any desktop machine. Typing on this machine is a joy. If you are looking for a great portable typewriter and don’t care about the “cool” factor, this is the machine for you. Highly recommended.

1972 Brother Activator 899 #F2329735

Status: My Collection
Hunter: David MacGregor Barlow (dmbarlow)
Created: 01-27-2023 at 09:18AM
Last Edit: 01-27-2023 at 11:15AM

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This 23 Dec 1972 model was still in its original box, and is in hear mint condition. While it might not be the most beautiful typewriter in the world, it is one of the finest portable typewriters I have had the pleasure of using. It has all the bells and whistles including ouch control and tabulator. It is an all-metal machine, and as sturdy as any desktop machine. Typing on this machine is a joy. If you are looking for a great portable typewriter and don’t care about the “cool” factor, this is the machine for you. Highly recommended.

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Composite photos of this wonderful typewriter.
Composite photos of this wonderful typewriter.








My review of the Brother Activator 899, typed on the machine.
My review of the Brother Activator 899, typed on the machine.

Hunter: David MacGregor Barlow (dmbarlow)

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