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1973 Adler Contessa Serial # 5459092 1973 Adler Contessa typewriter, Serial # 5459092 David Hodgkinson's 1973 Adler Contessa typewriter. 2021-06-01 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of David Hodgkinson: 1973 Adler Contessa Serial # 5459092 Adler Contessa 1973, with a squareish font.

1973 Adler Contessa #5459092

Status: My Collection
Hunter: David Hodgkinson (techmech5000)
Created: 06-01-2021 at 03:58AM
Last Edit: 06-01-2021 at 03:59AM


Description:

Adler Contessa 1973, with a squareish font.

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Adler Contessa 1973
Adler Contessa 1973




Hunter: David Hodgkinson (techmech5000)

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I was hooked on typewriters after seeing an interior design program where someone built some great backlit shelves just for their typewriters. It took a good 10 years for it to sink and then I watched California Typewriter documentary, just as a friend bought a typewriter, and my sister started a writing course. The stars aligned and I went down that rabbit hole. I've worked in engineering as a toolmaker so I loved turning my hand to making this using that, and immediately tinkered with the first machines, I was lucky to get mostly working machines but have repaired a few, making spares along the way.

I love the engineering and art in the design, the perfect combination of both in one place. So after collecting for three years now, I have about 30 typewriters, which range from 1923 to 1980. If I could replace pinch rollers Id be happier, but Im happy to do minor repairs for now.



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