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Life has gotten busy on the farm but we want you to know we are diligently getting some great typewriters ready to put in the shop. Stay tune!

1957 Hermes Rocket – $200

SOLD

I want to talk about the recent 1957 Hermes Rocket typewriter we have acquired. It is a compact typewriter that could easily be taken with you to the coffee shop, on a trip, etc. It is a smooth typer and would suit any level of typist. It is a snappy typer but it does not require being a strong person to press the keys. Now some of you will know what I mean about this!  The Hermes typewriters are quality.

The typewriter was made in Switzerland in 1957, we used the serial number to determine the age. We love the  green of the body and almost glow in the dark green key tops. They don’t actually glow, just that color of green.  It has 10 characters per inch making it  pica size of type. There is very small wear on the body. It is in great condition. Overall a wonderful addition to any typewriter collection.

I know I have said it before, but I am very impressed with the quality of Hermes typewriters made in Switzerland. Each one that we have had and sold have been remarkable. When I tried one for the very first time, I was struck how the feel of typing on it was different than other typewriters. The feel of a typewriter is very subjective but there was definitely a difference.

We urge you to come in and try it as it won’t last long.

SOLD

This is an amazing Swiss made typewriter. The serial number dates it to 1961. We love the  green of the body and almost glow in the dark green key tops. They don’t actually glow, just that color of green.  It has 13 characters per inch making it a smaller size of type. It has a fabulous font – some call it techno and we have heard it called cubic or square. It is a fun typeface. There is some wear on the finish. Overall a wonderful addition to any typewriter collection.

It is a smooth typer and would suit any level of typist.

We urge you to come in and try it as it won’t last long.

1961 Hermes 3000 – techno font – $325

Hermes 3000 – techno also called square or cubic font

Christmas is near! Does someone on your list want a typewriter for Christmas? We have layaway available and gift certificates. If you can’t decide what to buy, how about a gift certificate? Our inventory changes frequently and they can buy what they want.

If you buy a typewriter here is a good link to find manuals.

https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-manuals.html

Wishing you all a very very Merry Christmas!

Mike & Dianne

As we gear up for the holidays, we want to wish all our patrons a Happy Holiday season. It has been a great year.

We want you to know if you don’t see a typewriter you are looking for on our website, it is possible we have one in stock at home. This month as we sell typewriters for Christmas, we will be restocking as quickly as we can. We try to replace a sold typewriter with another one the same day. So be sure to check our website to keep updated.

Keep on typing!!

It was a hard year but we are still collecting and selling typewriters. We are having our very first typewriter sale. It is at Red Door Antiques and Resale in Canby. This is where we sell all of our typewriters.

We have at least 10% off of every typewriter and more on some. So if you check on the typewriters for sale tab at the top of the page – you will see the sale prices. These are only good through May 9. So if your mother or other lady in your life wants a typewriter, now is the time to buy.

Hope you find a treasure!