This machine comes in a beautiful case. |
You can still find these in good condition. |
It is strange to figure out the letter positioning on the index. |
I took a little time to learn the index arrangement. |
The typing cylinders and index are easy to change. |
All I can say about this one is - I want this! |
I still like to type on 1960's Smith Corona's |
Awesome, Tom!
ReplyDeleteThe index machine is something between a pantograph and a forerunner to the computer mouse!
(And "mignon," in French, means "cute/very nice!")
Cool video, a lot of people will learn from it.
ReplyDeleteThat is a drop-dead gorgeous red and black Royal!
Heartwarming news about your shop and its customers, as always.
Great post! Very interesting, post and video. I have never seen anything written using an index machine. I have only ever seen the pictures on Richard's site and on another site, I think Adwoa's. Very happy to see you are busy and machines are moving out into the world of typewriter users.
ReplyDeleteHey Speculator- Thanks a lot amigo, glad you enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteRichard- That red and black Royal belongs in a museum. I wish I could film people coming in to buy a machine, it's just priceless to watch sometimes. Thanks as usual!
Bill M.- I'm trying real hard to give these typewriters new life. I'd love to get more interesting machines in here to put on the blog.
Thanks for commenting.
I was just admiring a Mignon on Retro Tech Geneva. I like "clever" machines.
ReplyDeleteDitto!
ReplyDeleteAlso, do you happen to know the title of the Fringe episode? I missed it somehow and want to try to find it online.
ReplyDeleteI sure wish your shop was nearer to me. At least I can get to Ace in a day.
notagain- The Fringe show was episode #5 called novaction and originally aired on Oct.28. I missed it too but will look it up soon. thanks for the comments.
ReplyDeleteSTUFFellaneous- Ditto! and thanks.