This was a big weekend for me.
I picked up three new typewriters
at an average cost of $10 each.
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First up: the Underwood Finger-Flite.
This 1950s era portable comes in a big rectangular case.
This is a heavy machine. Although dirty and in need
of some love and care, this typewriter is in great
condition and seems 100% functional.
I have a feeling this will be well used.
A bit of a mystery concerning the serial number...
K133840 doesn't seem to match the listing of
The bill of sale indicates Dec 10 1950.
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Next we have the OIivetti Lettera 33 DL,
which comes in a stunning silver and black cloth case.
Wide but slim, this case barely fits in my backpack.
I love the design and quality of the small components
on this typewriter,such as the margin stops and paper bail.
The black and red is very appealing - this will likely be my
go-to portable once it is cleaned up.
I haven't located the serial number on this one yet,
but it seems according to the Typewriter Database that
these were made from '71 to '73.
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And, last but not least, the Empire Aristocrat.
This tiny typewriter really strikes me as a portable.
Sleek in it's case, it easily fits in my bag alongside
a laptop and papers.
S2/306750 indicates that this typewriter
was produced in 1957 by British Typewriers Ltd.
Interesting olive-green stylings are vaguely military
but the red keys set it off nicely.
Alas, this final typewriter is in need of repair.
At first, I thought it was simply a matter of a disconnected draw-band.
After taking it apart, I have come to the conclusion that
the clockwork motor itself has lots it's mojo.
I will be writing a more detailed post concerning this
issue soon... everything else on this typewriter works wonderfully.
I would love to be able to use it.
The Smith-Corona Secretarial electric I picked up
turned out to be a junker/parts machine,
but the three others I got were well worth it.
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