It was unfortunate.
Here's to you Richard - for not only TRYING to spread the good word of the typewriter, but for putting yourself out there on the front lines!
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| My newly acquired SG-1, lording over my (all too cluttered) desktop. |
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| I love this machine! It makes me feel small. |
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| Not the worst we have, but JUNK. Mark P's "Cookies and Cream" machines beat this by a long shot! Ask him. :-) |
| The Noiseless "grasshopper legs" Note how few type slugs are visible! |
| Trying to work the ribbon into place in this tight space is quite a trick |
| The paper bale in typing position. Note that there are two rollers that hold the paper to the platen. |
| Centering Scale |
| The brown haze on everything - some rust, some smoke, some grime. |
| What is left of the branding decals on the back |
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| 1958 Edsel Ice Green |
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| Lemony Snickers |
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| Orange Julio (don't want to be sued!) :-) |
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| Candy Apple SCM |
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| Granny Smith's Revenge |
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| Electra Electric Blue |
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| Gold Rush |
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| Inviolate Violet |
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| "Lord Vader, your typewriter is ready!" |
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| A shade of Earl Grey |
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| "Honey, grab the gunmetal!" |