Third blue look

1958 | Optima Elite 3 | 1026125

 

I just realized now, well after this was posted, that this is actually the fourth

blue-related typewriter in a row—I forgot about the Erika 42!

Sent from my new Optima Elite 3

Typing Masterclass (with Seidel and Naumann)

I've finally found myself an Erika M. While waiting for some metal polish to arrive by mail, I've taken a few black and whites that really show the beauty of this machine. There is something altogether more grand and stately about the M compared to the 5, even though they share the same frame and housing.

A first for me—I've made a narrated video after thinking very strongly that I wouldn't. In it, the margin release, marginator, tab set/clear, and spaced writing are inspected and demonstrated. It's not perfect, and I feel like my voice sounds a little annoying, but I spent a few hours on it and I think it is more effective than a typecast. (Although, after I get the keys polished up and this properly photographed, I will do a blog post about it)

Can anybody who reads German cursive tell me what this dealer is?

Consul 1972

1972 Consul 235 2 235 07301

It is impossible to argue that Zbrojovka Brno didn't make some of the most beautiful typewriters of the 60s and 70s. The lines are so clean and pure, and the color choices are often perfect and don't look dated today.

Notice how the 235 has different style keys compared to the 221.1. These were actually produced concurrently for 2 years, with the newer keys on the ultraportables. Eventually, by about 1973, the larger portables also had the newer trapezoidal keys. But more on that later!

Sent from my new Consul 235

Desert ocean

1930 Remington Portable 3 V340312

Sent from my new Remington Portable 3