I was hoping that if you set 4 stops that it would ring the bell at stop 2 and stop 4, but alas it doesn't. So you can set 3 stops and just manage the first column's margin by sight.
Lovely photos of a very classy looking machine. For some reason, the multiple margin sets and two-column trick reminds me of my SM3 manual's excited explanation of how you can use its half-space feature to accurately center titles. A bit fussy to do, involving first tying out the lines on a scrap, counting spaces, etc. Now I think of it, despite the popularity of the SM3, I don't think I've ever seen anyone comment on that feature. Apologies for wandering far off topic!
The carriage is a lot thicker, which allows for the paper to rest on the carriage more than on the older models, but it still isn't enough. I really don't know why!
Very serious-looking typewriter with some subtle touches. I love the idea of multiple margins! Enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteIt's very businesslike and commanding!
DeleteI was hoping that if you set 4 stops that it would ring the bell at stop 2 and stop 4, but alas it doesn't. So you can set 3 stops and just manage the first column's margin by sight.
Yes very nice, I particularly like the side panels. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteLovely photos of a very classy looking machine. For some reason, the multiple margin sets and two-column trick reminds me of my SM3 manual's excited explanation of how you can use its half-space feature to accurately center titles. A bit fussy to do, involving first tying out the lines on a scrap, counting spaces, etc. Now I think of it, despite the popularity of the SM3, I don't think I've ever seen anyone comment on that feature. Apologies for wandering far off topic!
ReplyDeleteHalf spacing has been mentioned by a few people but not sure about the centering trick.
DeleteI've done that myself before, although just counted the spaces in my head rather than typed it out first.
I use the word "beautiful" to describe many German typewriters, but it feels appropriate to call this one "handsome."
ReplyDeleteDidn't older Continentals have a paper rest? Is this older or newer than the Wanderer?
Handsome it is!
DeleteYes, they did, and this is newer. In fact they had either little paper arms or else a fold-down wire paper rest from the very beginning.
Why would they take it out? Seems like a curious omission...
DeleteThe carriage is a lot thicker, which allows for the paper to rest on the carriage more than on the older models, but it still isn't enough. I really don't know why!
DeleteYes, it is a hefty carriage. Everything about this typewriter just says "badass."
DeleteOh yes, that's a handsome one! Congrats (:
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such a beautiful typewriter.
ReplyDeleteI have one Continental Model 100 for sale. Anyone interested?
ReplyDeleteHello! Do you have the user manual?
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