5 Oct 2016

Holy grail in disguise (Erika 20)


1961  |  Neckermann Brillant Super  |  4011123

























Sent from my new Neckermann Brillant Super

11 comments:

  1. I love the colour scheme of this machine.
    Very nice find! These machines seem to be very thin on the ground.

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    1. It's a lovely one!

      Yes, a true needle in a haystack.

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  2. Hearty congratulations!

    If I had to criticize this model (in order to keep the Hunt for the Perfect Typewriter going), I would point out its flimsy-feeling carriage return lever made of molded sheet metal. If it had a big, solid Voss-style lever, it would feel better.

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    1. Yeah, it isn't the most elegant of return levers. But it's perfectly suitable—we're really trying hard to complain at this point. :D

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  3. Grand images (as always :)
    Shows I think the link with especially automotive styling of the period. Gleaming black curves in the thirties to two-tone sleekness of the late fifties/early 60-ies.

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    1. Thanks. :)

      Design of any one type of objects is rarely restricted, rather a style from an era is reflected in most designs!

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  4. Glad I stumbled upon your post. Judging from the pictures, it looks like my Erika is a model 20. Of course with a Danish keyboard. Brown and beige - just like in the brochure. Its a wonderful typing machine. And it has a nice sound to it as well.

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    1. Very nice! I'd love to see it, if you could email me at the address found on my contact page here.

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  5. I'm guessing you prefer the heavier Erikas over the compact versions such as the Modell S and Erika 9?

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