The newest addition to my family of typewriters. It has features similar to a Splendid. I have seen the name ‘Portable’ floated for similar models, but it appears that may be a general term, not related to a model name. No plate on my typewriter designates it as a Splendid. Distinctions for my typer-
- 1) the paper rest is wire
- 2) it does not have a case, it has a cover (matching)
- 3) the margin release is placed to the far left, near the top row of keys
- 4) the margin release is marked M.R. , not the ‘4-dot’ symbol
Based on the serial number (95-89558) I’m going out on a limb and dating this as a 1964 critter. On the back is the standard silver plate, noting that it was hammered together in Western Germany.
It types beautifully, feels great, in very good condition.
If you have clues as to what I should classify this as, let me know, and I’ll amend these notes. I thought it might be an SF, but I’m just not certain. ~TH~
Looks like a Splendid, but I thought the wire paper rests were a feature of the earliest models. Possibly earlier than ’64? I don’t know either.
Love the pad below! These little ones tend to travel if not stuck to the desk. But get unstuck from the desk and perch this little bird on your lap for some real freewheeling writing!
Yeah, I just put a pad under any machine I’m working on as a matter of course. And yeah, I’ll be taking this one out for a date soon. Thanks–