tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post275769411463694685..comments2024-03-09T23:23:11.400-08:00Comments on x over it: Adventure Typewriter Search + Mystery Typewriter (part 2)x over ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15734152691021327395noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-75191201424416074342013-09-08T17:40:50.821-07:002013-09-08T17:40:50.821-07:00My only Safari is a Spencerian script also. One of...My only Safari is a Spencerian script also. One of the better typefaces.<br>Is it a Sterling?notagainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-35710184192521936152013-09-07T11:58:39.922-07:002013-09-07T11:58:39.922-07:00Now this IS a riddle. The case is the hint, so it&...Now this IS a riddle. The case is the hint, so it's not an arabic or other exotic machine. Given the almost greenish hue of the normally black case; is it one built during the war for government use??<br><br>Most puzzling :)RobertGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841652527282627317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-46569858137710475942013-09-07T10:24:18.622-07:002013-09-07T10:24:18.622-07:00Montana definitely has been one of my favourites a...Montana definitely has been one of my favourites as well, ever since first visiting! Although it's too hot in the summer for me.<br><br>Good typeface identification! I was also confident it was Spencerian when I glanced at the typeslugs in the store.Nick Belandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280294152270101017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-73935838948920617882013-09-07T09:56:51.959-07:002013-09-07T09:56:51.959-07:00Definitely a Speedline! But not a late transition ...Definitely a Speedline! But not a late transition one.<br><br>I do have one of those last Speedlines with plastic keytops, and its case resembles the Super 5 series cases more, with the tweed-like covering.Nick Belandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280294152270101017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-23743742987922527582013-09-07T07:44:01.541-07:002013-09-07T07:44:01.541-07:00That really is a wonderful typeface. Good find.That really is a wonderful typeface. Good find.Duffy Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105074089216551597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-59735437263870855022013-09-07T06:44:45.071-07:002013-09-07T06:44:45.071-07:00More reasons to like my favorite state in the Unio...More reasons to like my favorite state in the Union: typewriters. I knew immediately when I saw the script it was a Royal Spencerian Script machine. That typeface is my favorite script. I cannot tell from the case. Royal Companion in a case nearly like that. Green case kind of reminds me of the Army, a Mill perhaps?Bill Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-55214444688141535162013-09-07T05:13:32.749-07:002013-09-07T05:13:32.749-07:00Errrrmmmmmm, I'm stumped.Errrrmmmmmm, I'm stumped.Richard Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-12417884013110105262013-09-06T23:33:41.662-07:002013-09-06T23:33:41.662-07:00Hmm, odd color for a SC case (more Royal?). The ca...Hmm, odd color for a SC case (more Royal?). The case shape makes me think a Speedline. One clasp, a plastic molded handle and that color looks '49 to me; a late one then. Is it a late oddball Speedine, odd color with plastic keytops?<br>A riddle! :)RobertGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841652527282627317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-27197952037771350982013-09-06T20:11:41.245-07:002013-09-06T20:11:41.245-07:00I'll be uploading a full type sample to the Ty...I'll be uploading a full type sample to the Typewriter Database in a day or two. :)<br><br>I agree. When I first saw it on a Montgomery Ward I was instantly captivated, and I'm not a big script fan either.Nick Belandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280294152270101017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-85596449632373223062013-09-06T20:09:00.724-07:002013-09-06T20:09:00.724-07:00Ah...the lower case F and he upper case B of that ...Ah...the lower case F and he upper case B of that Royal are absolutely delicious. It's been a while since I've been so taken with a script typeface.<br><br>Congrats on the find!Ken Coghlan IIIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00585495720234064210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-30362973815676405112013-09-06T19:37:26.423-07:002013-09-06T19:37:26.423-07:00Oh!! Oops, I didn't read the typecast carefull...Oh!! Oops, I didn't read the typecast carefully enough!! A special edition perhaps? Chrome/ghost typewriter?!<br><br>Sorry if I'm way off, I'm not good at this at all! Hee hee...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-948816083349095132013-09-06T19:13:43.427-07:002013-09-06T19:13:43.427-07:00I passed quite a few Safaris up and I'm glad b...I passed quite a few Safaris up and I'm glad because this was waiting for me!Nick Belandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280294152270101017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-24986649786020321342013-09-06T19:13:15.177-07:002013-09-06T19:13:15.177-07:00I say in the typecast that it's an "L C S...I say in the typecast that it's an "L C Smith & Corona", basically meaning it's either a Corona or Smith-Corona though the name at that point doesn't mean much. XD<br><br>There's something about the case that indicates what is special about the typewriter inside.Nick Belandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280294152270101017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-45359745543204759412013-09-06T19:01:56.228-07:002013-09-06T19:01:56.228-07:00Or maybe a Royal QDL or Olympia SM? Hmmm...Or maybe a Royal QDL or Olympia SM? Hmmm...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-43021703873488106322013-09-06T18:54:00.194-07:002013-09-06T18:54:00.194-07:00Wow! Your Royal Safari is such an enviable find!! ...Wow! Your Royal Safari is such an enviable find!! I LOVE the script too! The case of the mystery typewriter is so familiar! I own a similar one, though I cannot recall which typewriter belongs in it as I display my typer sans case.<br><br>I am guessing perhaps an Olive Remington 5 with colored keys? My next guess would be a Smith Corona! <br><br>Warmest Regards,<br>Claudia TanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com