197X Olivetti Linea 98 #1246054
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 07-22-2024 at 03:42PM
Last Edit: 07-23-2024 at 03:59AM
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Description:
This is a repeat performer here on the TWDB (link). It features the unusual 6 cpi typeface on a 13 in carriage.
It came out of a school and was the victim of a craft project with hot glue in the segment and line lock. Not too difficult to get out once I knew what to look for. The biggest issue was the multi colored UV yellowing. How long to cook each shade presented some challenges, but outside of under florescent, it turned out pretty nice.
With an msrp of $339 they were very proud of it.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandfather was on a small town school board and used one for this. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! The long dormant tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved in circa 2010, Yes a believe it or not story is next, when a Hermes 3000 comes home with the girlfriend from work for free. Yes, free! From there the addiction is full steam. And yes, I now have a No. 5. Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose.
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