1976 Hermes 3000 #7419549
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
Created: 05-31-2023 at 10:53AM
Last Edit: 09-02-2023 at 04:54AM
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Description:
I'm a huge fan of the Mk3 3000 and had never seen a wide carriage version before. I quite fancied this one when I saw it. These initial photos are of the machine as it arrived; covered in what looks and smells like make-up. It's now lovely and clean. The red ribbon indicating the margins is totally missing (it's not even inside the carriage). Apart from that, this Hungarian-built 3000 feels like every other Mk 3 I've had in my possession, gorgeous . . . only somehow with a silkier action. I don't think this saw much use.
*Sad to have just let this one go but, space . . .
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Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
Tas Kyprianou's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 4045
UK member with Greek Cypriot heritage, living in London.
Relatively new to the hobby - My first machine was an Everest Mod 90 that I bought after watching a Violet Evergarden anime in December 2021.
My collection now consists of 40 machines. Nice round number. Time to stop I reckon. . .
My absolute favourite remains (just) my 1939 Royal KMM. For me, it's both the prettiest and the "warmest" to type on. It has "Majik" (with a nod to Sandy1)
I count my blessings that I am lucky enough to have amassed such a beautiful bunch.
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