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| 1959 Groma Combina 1021098 |
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| just like with the earlier Gromas, the return lever moves depending on the linespace setting |
An extensive comparison showing the many differences between first
and second generation Combinas is scheduled for this week.
Sent from my new Groma Combina
Great report, looking forward to more. I got a Combina about a year ago but have not written about it. It's a good and interesting typewriter, I'd say.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm trying to make this about as comprehensive as I can. Just looking at ebay listing photos it's very difficult to notice all the variations between Combinas. I was surprised to find out that there are dozens of differences between my two, and I think the later version is decidedly better.
DeleteVery nice typewriter. First one like that one I've seen. I look forward to your next post.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed. There's an air of distinction and importance about it.
DeleteMe too. A very readable typeface on this one and I like that rounded left-hand platen knob.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite typefaces, I also have one on my ivory Torpedo. And also, one of my favorite platen knobs!
DeleteHeavily used you say? It has cleaned up nicely, almost looks like new on these pictures. Thought for a moment it came straight out the box!
ReplyDeletePictures can be so deceptive! It's mostly down to small details. There's corrosion spots on the metal and little defects in the paint and a few little plastic pieces broken off. Although this one isn't as used as the 1957 one.
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