1981 Brother Super 7900 #L11499197
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
Created: 02-06-2024 at 04:57AM
Last Edit: 02-06-2024 at 06:36AM
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These beasts have earned a reputation for poor reliability, perhaps deservedly so . . . but you know what, when you find one like this in the wild that is back up and running in a few minutes they are a LOT of fun. My first non-Selectric Golfball foray was with its lesser sibling the 7300 and was almost a total waste of time. This 7900 is different. It weighs a whopping 14.4kg and feels a lot more capable.
Ribbon cassettes for it are a little like hen's teeth though, but I'll keep you posted about re-spooling them when this one runs out. Until then, I will enjoy the sound, action and smell (a heady mix of grease and warm electrical components) of a fully functioning Golfball machine . . . FINALLY.
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Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
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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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