198x Maritsa 30 #303116993
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
Created: 07-07-2022 at 01:21AM
Last Edit: 01-20-2023 at 10:46AM
Description:
Gifted to me as a "combat" typewriter, this is another plastic but fantastic little typer. A superb action producing a beautiful imprint and a surprisingly acceptable sound. It reminded me of my old Silver Reed only far less clanky and also, this has tons of character. I find it rather pretty in an Etch-a-sketch design (no curves at all) kind of way. Really good for touch typing; you can gather quite a speed on this. If you see one of these going for toffees on eBay or at a flea market, treat yourself. You could easily do a lot worse. Thank you, Paul, this one's a keeper . . . I know it's going to get a lot of use.
** Update. I just had a session with my 1959 Hermes 2000 and my 1971 Hermes 3000 (what machines the pair of them!) Then I took the Maritsa off the shelf and had a go. The penny dropped. This Maritsa has a real Hermes touch about it.
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Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 4209
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 41 machines.
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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