Showing posts with label erika m. Show all posts
Showing posts with label erika m. Show all posts

10 Sept 2016

27 Dec 2014

Comparing 3 large typefaces


Sent from my Erika 5 (pica), Smith-Corona Classic 12 (Speech-Riter),
Erika M (Medium Roman), and mystery machine (Bulletin).

5 Dec 2014

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?