tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14866028214948495612024-01-04T15:59:21.039-08:00Typecasting in ChinaGerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-71862647446093871182021-11-20T18:48:00.001-08:002021-11-20T18:48:53.579-08:00My big blue typewriter! <p><span style="background-color: white; color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Hi fellow typospherians, I can't wait to show y'all the end result of my recent typewriter project: restoring a legendary Royal No.10 typewriter. It has a wide carriage, tabulator keys and is a basketshift. Also, it has an unusual Ts symbol for the erstwhile Chinese currency yinliang/yinyuan, therefore I assume it manufacturered for the Chinese market by the Royal company, kinda special. The whole restoration lasted 2 months. So what did I do to take that long? </b></span></p><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: medium;"><b>To begin with, I removed the old paint. I know that some collectors don't like re-painted typewriters, but I think otherwise --1) the matte finish in black is dull and drab, not to mention the dirt and dust on the old paint and 2) I've always wanted a blue typewriter but nowhere to be found so I decided to paint one by myself. I call it DIY spirit and quintessential self-reliance. I have to admit that the paint job is very amateurish, lacks details, but considering this is the very first time that I have ever painted something so seriously, I'm happy with the result. BTW, The color blue is considered calm and cool , at least in China, that's where I'm from. I'd like to emphasize that info because I'm aware, in the West, blue has negative connotations. Now the machine looks like a supersized blue-black Royal Model P. </b></span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: medium;"><b>Secondly, I made a complete set keyboard inlay stickers by using CAD. Then I had them printed on water-proof plastics. I did try to ply open the keytops so that inlays could be inserted under the glass like most restorers would do. But on this machine, most of the keys are rust from inside therefore stuck, it would be time-consuming to remove them. So to save time as well as save predictable and unpredictable troubles, I adopted a simpler approach: attached a thin layer of plastic directly onto the top of the glass keys. In hindsight, it is not a bad idea because, by so doing, I also add a protective layer for the glass which, if broken accidentally, would be very hard to get replacement in China.</b></span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: medium;"><b>Thirdly, I replaced all four rubber feet. I purchased them from Tony at <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8" href="http://typewriterstuff.com/?fbclid=IwAR1XK6t_QWDPju152EsZrIrN0TJ_KzjqlFqwJ0-rNB63UIVwzeCWJ6v_53A" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">typewriterstuff.com.</a></span> They are so high quality. I'm happy with the rubber replacement but it took 2 weeks to arrive and I'm not the patient kind. <span class="pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu" style="display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><img alt="🤪" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td9/1.5/16/1f92a.png" style="border: 0px;" width="16" /></span> I did contact JJ shorts for the platen and other rubber parts, but they replied I would have to send them the old platen to US. That is risky as international shipping didn't only take long but parcels could get easily lost especially the pandemic is causing a supply chain chaos in US according to news report. Maybe I will try the shrink tube method later? </b></span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: medium;"><b>I assume this typewriter was made sometime in 1930s as indicated by its serial number S14-88-1630774. But I'm not so sure as I can't find on TWD what did the S14-88 part mean. Any tip? But if my guess is correct, then it is very likely this particular machine had already been in service for several years in one of these office buildings shown in this 1937 photo of Shanghai, in which depicts the famed Bund of Shanghai, a city once dubbed as Paris of the Far East. The Bund is a waterfront financial street which had the highest concentration of foreign trade firms and banks back in the colonial era. This typewriter has an unusual Ts symbol for yinliang or yinyuan, the erstwhile Chinese currency, and hence the high probability.</b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2PEmrSTGFYZQ7-7MN8VCjzatVtCGgMrx_yNFt9p2uG_rZxk0b3wNvRWhu9N-Af6aQIz-G_QtOSKctcEnrtVlkBi4ByJ_g3QYZL87oY4i-207DozX27FxrOO1a0P7sIH-tF7dLGDPNXw/s1706/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20211121104229.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1706" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2PEmrSTGFYZQ7-7MN8VCjzatVtCGgMrx_yNFt9p2uG_rZxk0b3wNvRWhu9N-Af6aQIz-G_QtOSKctcEnrtVlkBi4ByJ_g3QYZL87oY4i-207DozX27FxrOO1a0P7sIH-tF7dLGDPNXw/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20211121104229.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I saved my Royal 10 today on my own today!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKOKDH9JbtPn_A8WHAPAMDEIibZ85xDjwiCBgozOwkTgzjbJRGcV3imGCQf5rfRX3oCiRfxhLDMfFS-eMafSqbleHk3SaikmV49-HQQx1n-gMHN-Om8eZaouxh52HEhqCV6i7UsP5l54U/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210307235938.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKOKDH9JbtPn_A8WHAPAMDEIibZ85xDjwiCBgozOwkTgzjbJRGcV3imGCQf5rfRX3oCiRfxhLDMfFS-eMafSqbleHk3SaikmV49-HQQx1n-gMHN-Om8eZaouxh52HEhqCV6i7UsP5l54U/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210307235938.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Actually I have had this stately machine for at least 15 years. Man, I simply cannot have enough of Royal 10. They look great and still work great 80 years since they were built. These machines was made to last forever, quite literally! </p><p>I bought this one from a local antique dealer. But to my disappointment, it wasn't working properly. The problem is that the rail on which the carriage moves is fractured. As I could not find any help back then, I simply glued the broken metal by silica gel. It actually worked, but barely passable. The carriage wobbles terribly whenever typed on, plus the platen had hardened up, making the whole typewriting not a satisfying experience. The real reason is because I didn't know how to take off the carriage. So I didn't have much options other than just inject some silica gel to fill up the fracture. </p><p>About half a year ago, I found the navy service manual of old typewriters. It did mention how to take off the carriage. But I didn't dare to try it on Royal 10 until quite recently . I have successfully restored some other typewriters recently. Obviously, these successes greatly emboldened me. </p><p>The whole process was very smooth. I did everything according to the service manual. After taking off the carriage, a friend of mine, who is a mechanic, welded the broken metal. It looks like new again! </p><p>Then a new problem crops up. I dont know how to adjust the five clamps. The service manual didn't elaborate on the clamps, let's say, any theories needed to understand the function of the clamps other than just stablize the carriage. I need to figure out how to adjust the clamps. </p><p>I might need your help. Any idea on how to position these screws? Should they be in the middle of the slots as shown in this picture, or the upper, or lower positions? The carriage stuck terribly if the clamps are not properly adjusted. </p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7O1ixa3pep9Suxnv23zvIVzbjrNhUHus3MbrVO7E_qXh4ey4edtV9WKMlN6TqX-S8P8Xp8XEdXttcSzs2WctcD4N1I8w30aFxoywavITV_h2d9VNomeCPgiq20k1Rwm3_mOr31G2dlJ4/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210307235943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7O1ixa3pep9Suxnv23zvIVzbjrNhUHus3MbrVO7E_qXh4ey4edtV9WKMlN6TqX-S8P8Xp8XEdXttcSzs2WctcD4N1I8w30aFxoywavITV_h2d9VNomeCPgiq20k1Rwm3_mOr31G2dlJ4/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210307235943.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxteM4b7a_Ho2BuYObOJ0Avc21Xs61j2RJK6k-rc1XpAE9f39STqonlpdNbwYP6YU5p8PPlxpUVLfBV2r8q0QB6AaPQUU9CcurpfS4sIQiJgF1nsZEBIJFJeFhNVygazlBAv7b3pFxXLk/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210307235933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxteM4b7a_Ho2BuYObOJ0Avc21Xs61j2RJK6k-rc1XpAE9f39STqonlpdNbwYP6YU5p8PPlxpUVLfBV2r8q0QB6AaPQUU9CcurpfS4sIQiJgF1nsZEBIJFJeFhNVygazlBAv7b3pFxXLk/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210307235933.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdgfASGfY9q7M_I0BHjWl3o6ZXivnNIuzOHGl6MmLEpkCr4Z-Lsn2QhOAAAmO0Jdb8ynNxVA_hUbeSZSXiEOwTM37s2RXmZdf2S4tRVu3vkGcCTXgGMAULAyv5sj8ScwJgKxdg6VIE6w/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210307235926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdgfASGfY9q7M_I0BHjWl3o6ZXivnNIuzOHGl6MmLEpkCr4Z-Lsn2QhOAAAmO0Jdb8ynNxVA_hUbeSZSXiEOwTM37s2RXmZdf2S4tRVu3vkGcCTXgGMAULAyv5sj8ScwJgKxdg6VIE6w/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210307235926.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwRhMNEQ8XqN5bmW6n-uZ2yEH_lggtvOPMWkQ9TECJ2z2bI1z2I6666a8ypmfJKqrXE5dwx8rgQqoqjTC2Cs_Q7_VwalticbmG2eORkzxSbAZiAPRNNKGWKkVZUXlUThpxLWr8jyYWZI/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210307235947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwRhMNEQ8XqN5bmW6n-uZ2yEH_lggtvOPMWkQ9TECJ2z2bI1z2I6666a8ypmfJKqrXE5dwx8rgQqoqjTC2Cs_Q7_VwalticbmG2eORkzxSbAZiAPRNNKGWKkVZUXlUThpxLWr8jyYWZI/w480-h640/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210307235947.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6P4FYbPICUfgyhaZHOK9XFp5RqwDcCk_CVUre9hojqdzLHLQR7Bwuw6iVjr8ZzJmlFm1PWmBaqgGr4Ci-qx1fqZgyXV8VoifqEzclalqbpww6qm7x3yzRRjd-9yZ5EbIfLRGEyH9IrBE/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210308000004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6P4FYbPICUfgyhaZHOK9XFp5RqwDcCk_CVUre9hojqdzLHLQR7Bwuw6iVjr8ZzJmlFm1PWmBaqgGr4Ci-qx1fqZgyXV8VoifqEzclalqbpww6qm7x3yzRRjd-9yZ5EbIfLRGEyH9IrBE/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20210308000004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-62769668264207707222020-12-13T06:48:00.005-08:002020-12-13T15:26:32.201-08:00Successful Restoration of a 1930s Continental Typewriter. <div><br /></div><div>I have had this Continental typewriter (serial No: 461018) for at least 17 years, but it never occurred to me that I'd have it restored one day until quite recently. One reason is English keyboard seems to be uncommon for Continental typewriters and mine has a standard UK English keyboard. Also, this Continental Standard comes with the TS symbol, the erstwhile Chinese currency Tael. Tael was used in China until the Republic of China, the one before the communists took over, was founded in 1911. So it is safe to say this Continental typewriter was built for the Chinese market, and very likely, spent its entire life in Shanghai when the city was jointly ruled by the British, the French and US in mid 19th century till 1949. Unlike most old typewriters, this one is complete with "1" and "0" keys. </div><div><br /></div><div>It would be unfair to say that I "restored"this machine--It is just old and rusty, but nothing is wrong with it except the platen had hardened and the drawband was too loose. Instead, I think "beautify" is a better word choice because all that I did is 1) repainting some rusty parts, 2) replacing the yellowed keyboard stickers with new ones and 3) remaking the decals, not without help from a friend. To replace the keyboard with new stickers is the most time-consuming part of the whole restoration process. I carefully prized up all the metal ring keys with pliers, replaced them with new keyboard stickers that I had already photoshoped, printed and cut out, cleaned the glass part before putting them back. It took me at least five hours to complete the whole procedure. It's a real pain-in-the-ass thing and I hope I don't have to do it ever again. ---But I have to do it to get this baby nice and shiny again. </div><div><br /></div><div>As for the platen restoration, I found a factory specializing in print roller restoration not far from Shanghai where I live. I did contact JJ shorts in US several months ago, I struggled, but eventually I decided not to take the risk by sending this only platen I have to US. The reason is simple, I couldn't afford if the platen was lost during transit. It's even riskier to do so now as the Covid-19 crisis has tremendously slowed down international deliveries. The Chinese factory did it for me for 300 RMB ( $40+)I am lucky because the factory is not capable of restoring platens for all makes but only a few lucky ones. The criteria is that there are no metal parts attached, just the rubber part itself. The platen must have a metal core instead of a wooden one, or just wait to see it crushed to pieces. </div><div><br /></div><div>However, I did learn useful information regarding rubber used for typewriter platen I'd like to share with my fellow typospherians . The rubber used in making typewriter platen isn't just any rubber, it is called NBR ( nitrile-butadiene rubber ) or, Buna-N rubber. It is said that NBR is oil resistant therefore easy to clean, making it the best candidate for the job. The hardness level is preferrably around 80. </div><div><br /></div><div>Some pics I've taken for your appreciation. Yes I know, due to my limited skills, that's the best I can do for this unique typewriter. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is the BEFORE picture </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZEe02vTW1E-dne3DFqzkGkRt0clzKaYkyscb5XrEIeE7wGsptVf6lg57iO0Hhc_enhuRYMOjMtRdk7FbkKhL1ue2BYdDcVHXa-g2yjY_6O3h4Ezgz33usJ_7c8eaff61ciI9f9UwGZY/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20201213212634.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZEe02vTW1E-dne3DFqzkGkRt0clzKaYkyscb5XrEIeE7wGsptVf6lg57iO0Hhc_enhuRYMOjMtRdk7FbkKhL1ue2BYdDcVHXa-g2yjY_6O3h4Ezgz33usJ_7c8eaff61ciI9f9UwGZY/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20201213212634.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Anyone want to read? <p>I have had this book for at least 20 years. This is a service manual of Chinese typewriters, namely, Hero, Flying Fish portable, Chang Kong and Flying Fish desktop. </p><p>As you can see, it is in Chinese, but some of the drawings are amazing. Any fellow typospherian interested in reading it? I can send it/share the pdf file of this book. In China, IP for books is around 20 years. This book was printed in early 1980s. 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I've long heard about how good the Hermes Ambassador is. I do have one already, but it is an International Edition from the 1970s, the white plastic boxier design. I love it too. However, it doesn't seem to be enough to quench my desire for an older edition. So I recently bought this one from eBay UK at the price of 80 pounds. Its original owner Alex is from Lanchshire, England. Alex is already 95 years old . This typewriter was bought for his wife Joan. Among other domestic communication and letter-writing, Joan mainly used this typewriter to type up dissertations for their eldest son who is a teacher. The seller, Mark, who communicated with me back and forth, is his son-in-law. 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So half a century has already passed! That's why I'm stunned by how clean and new this machine is. </div><div><br /></div><div>Upon arrival, there were some issues very likely due to transit-related damages as a result of improper packaging. I'm not blaming the seller, it is not his fault either. I think he just didn't know how to pack securely. To be more precise, the TAB was messed up, causing a major gumming of the carriage every time I accidentally touched the TAB button ( but who can resist that temptation not to touch that huge butter-like button! ) Part of the reason is that the machine was positioned upside down inside the box. That position is very likely to cause internal damages because, when turned upside down, gears, levers, nuts and screws would likely be either displaced or dislocated. At first I thought I could live with these little imperfections, then I reneged. I couldn't sleep that night. There was a sort of strange sense of obligation that drove me to fix it. So early next morning, I opened the backwall of the machine. I also opened up my 1970s Ambassador for referencing. To my disappointment, Hermes redesigned the later model. That means I was pretty much on my own. Luckily, after some careful analysis, I discovered a bent and dislocated lever linking the TAB key and escapement. I fixed it and now it's operating smooth as butter again. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxNOqqfuzDdp2xpU9O2r9igASCUUAdPwjxwIxmTWw7UMBHVLWr3eyHSqiGer-ep3XEUw2zrnL5plBWycAH8IB7CMfs05plQg47aARyZaJHhxdXA7HXGaat9P84NW96Cql6kpgATlKNLQ/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20201101095107.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxNOqqfuzDdp2xpU9O2r9igASCUUAdPwjxwIxmTWw7UMBHVLWr3eyHSqiGer-ep3XEUw2zrnL5plBWycAH8IB7CMfs05plQg47aARyZaJHhxdXA7HXGaat9P84NW96Cql6kpgATlKNLQ/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20201101095107.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6u8t_vh_lKpb7XCh9PT7rV-npMx9C-z6BtvsNs1R_GsGbR6lWYeSNSWxebmMRJQMQTdampE_UX6Of638nlTPZ1z6L6Lh6EPYSJ8KL6OxgYf-KkUK_rMlN7zj03uErWF7c5_4Af96zo38/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20201101095103.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6u8t_vh_lKpb7XCh9PT7rV-npMx9C-z6BtvsNs1R_GsGbR6lWYeSNSWxebmMRJQMQTdampE_UX6Of638nlTPZ1z6L6Lh6EPYSJ8KL6OxgYf-KkUK_rMlN7zj03uErWF7c5_4Af96zo38/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20201101095103.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>As you can see, this machine came with standard 10 pitch PICA typeface. The platen is not hardened yet, it doesn't leave any prints on the back of the typing paper after being typed on, another testament to its high quality of Swiss engineering. Very impressive! Although I'm not a huge fan of PICA typeface, considering its age and high quality, I'm still very pleased with this purchase. </div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGeQqKSn5WXCd5YiF05o4Vw3ZYLpQAn2eJRZ7IEUCW9a26feP52SNy1UpgP5F1NRmjz6TYNpUu0GWCAUOnLGP7WCa0NuG2HguCgsI2G8X94irKOf7twJKeKNNmordAljdW0O5MVtYjIEQ/s1000/NMAH-AHB2012q25920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGeQqKSn5WXCd5YiF05o4Vw3ZYLpQAn2eJRZ7IEUCW9a26feP52SNy1UpgP5F1NRmjz6TYNpUu0GWCAUOnLGP7WCa0NuG2HguCgsI2G8X94irKOf7twJKeKNNmordAljdW0O5MVtYjIEQ/w640-h480/NMAH-AHB2012q25920.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>BTW, guess what does this Hermes Ambassador remind me of? The earliest design of the Flying Fish PS model made in China! I don't have one though. Pictrured here is in the collection of Smithsonian Museum. ( I spent entire four days in Smithsonian Museums during my visit to Washington D.C. in 2008. ) To my best knowledge, these earliest models are mainly for EXPORT ONLY. That explains why they are not common in local second-hand markets. At least to me, Flying Fish's greenish-gray look, knobs, carriage return levers and press-button margin settings all exuberating Hermes Ambassador, and its body, turquoise finger-shaped keytops, ribbon vibrator, color selection and touch control clearly an Underwood Golden Touch, also the whole machine finishes off with a final touch reminiscing of a Remington standard overall. </div><div><br /></div><div>According to the museum's website, the Simithsonia's Flying Fish was exported to U.S. via Shanghai Light Industrial Products Import and Export Corporation in1975 and probably sold to US in the same year. To give fellow typospherians a bit perspective, China and US restored diplomatic relationship in 1979. It was during the Carter adminstration. Therefore it is safe to conclude that US started to draw up plans on rebuilding economic ties with China before 1979. Mike Pence isn't all wrong by saying that the West, in particular, US, helped China enormously in her economic rise by offering technology, funding and the much-coveted market share. But what the Trump-Pence administration isn't right is that Pence says China forgets. That's ridiculous. At least, as a full-blooded Chinese, born and raised in Shanghai, China, I remember! I, and many of my folks remember even older history. We remember that US soldiers (the famous Flying Tigers ) helped us to fight against the Japanese during the WWII. We, as a nation, are forever grateful and feel indebted to America and her great people. An entire generation of Chinese grew up, watching American cartoons, TVs, movies, listening to American music. We remember that we used to hold it so dearly that US shines as a beacon of democracy, of equality and of freedom. But the Trump-Pence administration is destroying all that good faith, plunging the China-US relationship to all time low, posing even potential risks of military confrontation between the world's biggest powers. That is more absurd as Trump's Covid-19 policies. </div><div><br /></div><div>Don't get me wrong. I have the least intention to "intervene US presidential election". And as a typospherian, I'm not supposed to talk about US politics, but I simply cannot help it. FOX News is blasting election news right now (Yes, we too can have unlimited access to foreign TV in China. It's just some of us don't know to bypass the nominal techical restrictions imposed by the communist government.) and Trump is once again pointing finger at China. Come on, Mr President, this is a Why-You-Should-Reelect-Me campaign, not Why-You-Should-Hate-China! How possibly China is responsible for YOUR failure? How possibly China can steal everything from US? Remember, what is morally wrong can never be politically right! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ijV1a5FGEoD60fK2honb2c-P16M-4JA1ZXeO4iIWe_bi6SEfijUD5bJvKKk_R08mpt38ziOwsuijE7fr2ZRls4RJJGTh1Xk7SOM9_7R_EpEqlFs6VXfrAJXD2jMP1Gk5ISaX6UuvX2U/s937/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200908195439.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="937" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ijV1a5FGEoD60fK2honb2c-P16M-4JA1ZXeO4iIWe_bi6SEfijUD5bJvKKk_R08mpt38ziOwsuijE7fr2ZRls4RJJGTh1Xk7SOM9_7R_EpEqlFs6VXfrAJXD2jMP1Gk5ISaX6UuvX2U/w640-h628/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200908195439.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-4098486323537820552020-10-26T03:50:00.002-07:002020-10-26T03:50:22.499-07:00 An Immaculate Remington Portable 5 with maths symbols !<p> I got this typewriter earlier today! </p><p><br /></p><p>Please take a look at this wonderful machine made in USA in the 40s. (Serial Nr: V693214). </p><p>Despite its compact look, it's sturdy and well-engineered just like a full-sized standard machine. I like the strong spring-y feels of Remington portables. The platen is still OK and so are the feed rollers. One biggest concern of Pre-50 machines is the degradation of rubber and thank god, this machine doesn't seem to have that problem. Enamal and paint remain intact. (There are some chip-offs though) </p><p>What makes this machine so special is the maths symbols. I'd imagine that its first owner is a science professor coz he/she takes good care of this writing tools. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCMu-ODu6_S0550DS0TQtLtqrI6imRJ52evQdsa_Z0uYRqFLj_VI5O38dAMBIoaopNRoqw7Ycr7pPyOC_LhB0f-W9CqV5U-5CnQ3Naj0V8mPstAmkXsu8kO77CosyUTjcw2EmZcJfM4s/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20201026182349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCMu-ODu6_S0550DS0TQtLtqrI6imRJ52evQdsa_Z0uYRqFLj_VI5O38dAMBIoaopNRoqw7Ycr7pPyOC_LhB0f-W9CqV5U-5CnQ3Naj0V8mPstAmkXsu8kO77CosyUTjcw2EmZcJfM4s/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20201026182349.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Is Royal portable P platen exactly the same as Royal Touch Control O? </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Anyone can answer? Thanks a lot!</p>Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-68826260175381401832020-10-14T19:39:00.002-07:002020-10-14T19:42:28.963-07:00Epic FAIL! Anyone could sell me a Royal Touch Control O platen? <p> As I tried to recover the platen, by using the shrink tube method, it ended up like this .....</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyone could help? This is not only to save a broken typewriter, but also a broken heart. :-(</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsh2OZKwqcvXk0E0yoDuNk_bseNohKZw8szF8XjTEzWYdsnBbHylXY6zNq33bJNLafaQcK-Mr835ewzEhPYBygSHIQv9MTi3g0JyOYvxRlThqNav759Zqqb2sQNVX3v33MSfe1mBI3Ig/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20201015103417.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsh2OZKwqcvXk0E0yoDuNk_bseNohKZw8szF8XjTEzWYdsnBbHylXY6zNq33bJNLafaQcK-Mr835ewzEhPYBygSHIQv9MTi3g0JyOYvxRlThqNav759Zqqb2sQNVX3v33MSfe1mBI3Ig/w480-h640/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20201015103417.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0myrTFhVWyFjJlHktoB5VtFNo3BWf_qO-ajTlvhyphenhyphenhE37-COdDvohNm2u4OsX5Lh3Fn5pWavTn7FPPlqhyphenhyphenT75bxLCEw_x9DxjxmsvH_Md05qt8BrVE0tAQA9UbfHnXjTd4zQ8tkvAUI64/s500/s-l500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0myrTFhVWyFjJlHktoB5VtFNo3BWf_qO-ajTlvhyphenhyphenhE37-COdDvohNm2u4OsX5Lh3Fn5pWavTn7FPPlqhyphenhyphenT75bxLCEw_x9DxjxmsvH_Md05qt8BrVE0tAQA9UbfHnXjTd4zQ8tkvAUI64/w640-h480/s-l500.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I also need a platen for Remington Portable </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFCfILJgf0lULPDcB-9O_FBL6LGv7SGEw-FpOMpBOfoSZXAmF5eIe1-u4pHGp6YfEO7LyUWGnP_YxFIS0L6e-zpjNO7CvRuAhXaW3XVGmI-eBzu9Ih7ZwB6caN3ZueNQ9P-SPqqUwytOk/s1600/s-l1600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFCfILJgf0lULPDcB-9O_FBL6LGv7SGEw-FpOMpBOfoSZXAmF5eIe1-u4pHGp6YfEO7LyUWGnP_YxFIS0L6e-zpjNO7CvRuAhXaW3XVGmI-eBzu9Ih7ZwB6caN3ZueNQ9P-SPqqUwytOk/w480-h640/s-l1600.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Please leave a message if you could help. Thanks. </p><p><br /></p>Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-1091473653550986002020-09-26T20:16:00.009-07:002020-09-26T20:47:38.340-07:00Hermes 2000 Restored! Hey fellow typospherians, look what I've done-- I managed to fix this broken typewriter on my own. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisv2XLnlrGoKRwnJ_bO-lJ-aTa6fClJa7v3FOPfL0BUA0J6mUPrq4XAGyrGXZ2hV_gRnwv-dffPzgSRPGhpW4SqM2hvdQIL-iYbVQDNQT00SLeVA_YSmCFtzbfgBem0_dDy4k3HCLPzNA/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103638.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisv2XLnlrGoKRwnJ_bO-lJ-aTa6fClJa7v3FOPfL0BUA0J6mUPrq4XAGyrGXZ2hV_gRnwv-dffPzgSRPGhpW4SqM2hvdQIL-iYbVQDNQT00SLeVA_YSmCFtzbfgBem0_dDy4k3HCLPzNA/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103638.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div>To make story short, I bought this typewriter on ebay US in 2016. But it arrived broken. Some moron packed this typewriter simply using Walmart plastic bags despite my repeated request on sufficient packaging. Ever since then, I just left it on my little balcony. I didn't even have the courage to take a look at it. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtJ-sNEJ8LBFpfpixgDWZzP-zEFMaZI8oIFX_iB6RQdEI1ErB83dT7IbN2U9rXR5BYamK55OZq1o72OvNla8roY0uscIYH1uAGYLL7-PCERTxpETTlZc_FW1rzoIYHYmT4S_wiTvXU0E/s1280/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103626.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="719" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtJ-sNEJ8LBFpfpixgDWZzP-zEFMaZI8oIFX_iB6RQdEI1ErB83dT7IbN2U9rXR5BYamK55OZq1o72OvNla8roY0uscIYH1uAGYLL7-PCERTxpETTlZc_FW1rzoIYHYmT4S_wiTvXU0E/w360-h640/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103626.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>However, recently my passion for typewriter stepped up as a result of binge watching typewriter repair videos on youtube ( Phoenix Typewriter channel is definitely my favorite). I decided to fix/restore old typewriters on my own. I assume that it is also a natural "growth path" for typewriter collectors-- first you get hooked up by these charming machines, then you want more in your collection and gradually you want to take care of them by yourself. Moreover, as someone who is heavily influenced by the "handyman culture" of US, I think it is important for people nowadays to engage themselves in "active entertainment" , as opposed to, let's say, spending whole day playing with smartphone.Just move out your comfort zone and do something active and be creative. In other words, rebel against paradigms after paradigms that have been set out for you in the modern world . It might take patience and expect frustrations, but hey, isn't that what's life is all about?!</div><div><br /></div><div>So I paid/downloaded at least three issues of Typewriter Repair Bible from TWDB and bought and self-made tools used by Duane ( host of Phoenix Typewriter), I'm all set. I start from this broken Hermes 2000 that I haven't had the courage to even take a look at it over the past four years. Oh man...it is such a beauty. It has a beautiful slightly shaded typeface too. My favorite </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBWTjwbgpAlhGyOL2eXKAUCTha9EmM5IAlM6GGVesnL64oQKcdBwndN3FO1ajOLEvYCsmfie5qDVIETD4PgDTjeJZ0Wsde3jRuiB1RJyhiTCR_1BlIicS_j4EisMBZK_splatXPYudEQ/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103634.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBWTjwbgpAlhGyOL2eXKAUCTha9EmM5IAlM6GGVesnL64oQKcdBwndN3FO1ajOLEvYCsmfie5qDVIETD4PgDTjeJZ0Wsde3jRuiB1RJyhiTCR_1BlIicS_j4EisMBZK_splatXPYudEQ/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103634.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNhf5xy64wroredKXv8gS7ftqjg50cWtfioajolP51FVtu2cgEZ0vz9wJyp1olBK0DeCmC4Pm4Xll5EhrB_zgNTTURzu_e9_kYFmbi-XczBok8xlxCIVtwWwaPlSoO5mfQMyrOpzqviY/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103643.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNhf5xy64wroredKXv8gS7ftqjg50cWtfioajolP51FVtu2cgEZ0vz9wJyp1olBK0DeCmC4Pm4Xll5EhrB_zgNTTURzu_e9_kYFmbi-XczBok8xlxCIVtwWwaPlSoO5mfQMyrOpzqviY/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103643.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZIGT24iTKpl_2yejn95YO3fIskYelN8FkXa8k-QaGStGSj9PIm7RFdRvPVKkIA7UqRrac8M3tLrQFm8KUwdDsBhM5LKdJv4ZK_04lDY48e9RUM6A9KzBVzitIwQo0NVEBVKKYAKbgNs/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103648.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZIGT24iTKpl_2yejn95YO3fIskYelN8FkXa8k-QaGStGSj9PIm7RFdRvPVKkIA7UqRrac8M3tLrQFm8KUwdDsBhM5LKdJv4ZK_04lDY48e9RUM6A9KzBVzitIwQo0NVEBVKKYAKbgNs/w640-h480/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103648.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>After three hours' of work, it came back to life again! I don't want to bore you guys with technical details because there wasn't much trouble, only several dislocated levers. Something was bent here and there etc etc. Apparently all damage was a direct result of impact the machine had received during transit. Luckily all these problems were pretty much on superficial level. No serious internal damage and nothing is broken. It should have been fixed four years ago. Back at then however, I had expected it would be a hassle to fix broken typewriters as I had assumed something was broken , but it turned out I can handle them all and on my own and this is only my first attempt! What a useful life lesson I've got ---things are not necessarily that daunting as they seem to be, therefore there's no need to be enfeebled by problems. Some problems are "paper tigers" as Chairman Mao once famously said. It also reminds me of a famous Chinese fable "Xiao Ma Guo He" (<i>Little Pony Crossing the River</i>) : You can never fathom the depth of a river is until you wade through it. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="335" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iVw6o1kbElU" width="403" youtube-src-id="iVw6o1kbElU"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="310" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/prEKwHquQ2A" width="373" youtube-src-id="prEKwHquQ2A"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>There's only one problem though. A golden nail cap fell off the machine and I have no idea where it belongs to. Any help? Thanks. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSIVvtIvClwLJ0yPHKJfKSMRUawHLGOMEHuo9tN1xQkh8T7Un2e1GwMZPj8qiXA2YP4eIOcIjhcLVu0M0KGajnze-IH4SlwAD7ZT1j9AEeQkvS-az5_tiB4q5lbxzglxEr_fpbNJ6HOw/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103652.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSIVvtIvClwLJ0yPHKJfKSMRUawHLGOMEHuo9tN1xQkh8T7Un2e1GwMZPj8qiXA2YP4eIOcIjhcLVu0M0KGajnze-IH4SlwAD7ZT1j9AEeQkvS-az5_tiB4q5lbxzglxEr_fpbNJ6HOw/w480-h640/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200927103652.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I will be restoring more typewriters as it is an empowering life experience. <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-15183830423451202832020-09-10T21:17:00.001-07:002020-09-10T21:17:03.268-07:00Imperial No. 7 with RARE Typeface Emerald<p>Earlier today, I got this little machine I bought from ebay almost 2 months ago. Thank you Covid-19! </p><p>I'm not a fan of small typewriters. For some mysterious reason, I prefer big desktop machines. However, this one caught my attention. It has a super rare typeface called <i>Emerald</i> and figures <i>Corres</i> according to the original sales document that comes along. </p><p>I found that Europeans, British in particular, prefer tiny little typefaces for their typewriters. I have another Imperial No. 5 that has very small typeface and the scale on the carriage goes up to 120, which is very interesting. The vast majority of Chinese typewriters, Flying Fish, Hero just to name a few, have PICA typeface, which is very boring. So typewriters with rare typefaces do catch my attention, this one in particular, as I have never heard about <i>Emerald</i> typeface. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSw_lDjFsfsDzsMVctJtXeA3R0qnMrPiGfsGXU8DioLWiPIPi82zk7x8moeCSrqyjq9Uc5YJ71mmxsCXfN8oJeayggpZ4jPUixXDzdrtalURSGFtk3MarMIU3AiTksrkQSm_WGFZ8vp14/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911115533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSw_lDjFsfsDzsMVctJtXeA3R0qnMrPiGfsGXU8DioLWiPIPi82zk7x8moeCSrqyjq9Uc5YJ71mmxsCXfN8oJeayggpZ4jPUixXDzdrtalURSGFtk3MarMIU3AiTksrkQSm_WGFZ8vp14/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911115533.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDoBDdXGQ5TJMJG3PHNFrodF2tYVdW8wf9zPHKerVu_Lpwp__Qfi9oQiMiSxgdVsMxHDuJqiQlCuR_rFugVHfG0CN8iLxcZlIBtSZsvWAl453LSFrmAEfnTqZUsBz55UJmbya0w25n5g/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDoBDdXGQ5TJMJG3PHNFrodF2tYVdW8wf9zPHKerVu_Lpwp__Qfi9oQiMiSxgdVsMxHDuJqiQlCuR_rFugVHfG0CN8iLxcZlIBtSZsvWAl453LSFrmAEfnTqZUsBz55UJmbya0w25n5g/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114929.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wDxuoZh5MJmFYK-oji20gZ8u0A8c-JPewwCnk7ibEWQuO6bqplidPepP4Bv1xbs0EbaDvE-0y0dtO5UcgcP0ekv_9uXvNhv4cfPSAYgCkFRPPerCIX2q6OAhic1nayCGccAfH4YOH1k/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wDxuoZh5MJmFYK-oji20gZ8u0A8c-JPewwCnk7ibEWQuO6bqplidPepP4Bv1xbs0EbaDvE-0y0dtO5UcgcP0ekv_9uXvNhv4cfPSAYgCkFRPPerCIX2q6OAhic1nayCGccAfH4YOH1k/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114935.jpg" width="625" /></a></div> <div>The typewriter is good. It has an elegant design, but it doesn't have a snappy feel when typed on. I find it very annoying is that the whole keyboard sank/wobbles when I hit the keys. Same problem with my Imperial 5. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xMjTkEc9j3qCLcaNR5DmvWG5U21ic5wxdNYuVR4d7R-EXOlkl3l5m0EaL0IWUHuhDKepP8b9QnCVpyGGiwEc-1sIY145BS84hyPOuz7vxVk9WuQNGDHmRaAYT5S7wryEDh5M9LNZadA/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xMjTkEc9j3qCLcaNR5DmvWG5U21ic5wxdNYuVR4d7R-EXOlkl3l5m0EaL0IWUHuhDKepP8b9QnCVpyGGiwEc-1sIY145BS84hyPOuz7vxVk9WuQNGDHmRaAYT5S7wryEDh5M9LNZadA/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114842.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJWoQch1pKVG4XFB_WBHCg-iNgBDJ0ZuYWDbp6KA9ecEREH50a-kAz8H4VLsQ0zATxi1mkNp8xNz2H2oD2Ov4orBO_W1Ys98BCkqdaBJ02jeSC1L2gPIPyuOpnAnHtJnCNBcditVNryw/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJWoQch1pKVG4XFB_WBHCg-iNgBDJ0ZuYWDbp6KA9ecEREH50a-kAz8H4VLsQ0zATxi1mkNp8xNz2H2oD2Ov4orBO_W1Ys98BCkqdaBJ02jeSC1L2gPIPyuOpnAnHtJnCNBcditVNryw/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114850.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0OjblI3kmluM3o_qyDt_Fd3565drqhk3caBQPWA6vaFccDvPCAQwjgQiX6z0svTilfvoSIh8Y4ZeUR_YZLKitQE9-s6hIYhOo83DPkZMihhHDphax8h0ky3VpeBIu_mNlkWY5jRl8dE/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0OjblI3kmluM3o_qyDt_Fd3565drqhk3caBQPWA6vaFccDvPCAQwjgQiX6z0svTilfvoSIh8Y4ZeUR_YZLKitQE9-s6hIYhOo83DPkZMihhHDphax8h0ky3VpeBIu_mNlkWY5jRl8dE/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114858.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmViy3JcLMpQpTwrx8qkIENXVduG_Qw-HO6jM8qoQEYX8byuDJYxhDAkoMDPfPq4YjlPyT_MiToV0fhhk6WsHM0t-ZQFikBZ-yJl5dBiYgIZMd85BDdZ3ooGyLMwYg0m8RYqAfr2XE9ms/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmViy3JcLMpQpTwrx8qkIENXVduG_Qw-HO6jM8qoQEYX8byuDJYxhDAkoMDPfPq4YjlPyT_MiToV0fhhk6WsHM0t-ZQFikBZ-yJl5dBiYgIZMd85BDdZ3ooGyLMwYg0m8RYqAfr2XE9ms/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114903.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWt__vS3G5QhQFyvLhDuMm6yw1QTL8TnNrUZkWi0VM5HqnxqYwJFQq68FeDXYoZZUVJfLLmlUAOBSBnUgHdz1jBZooP7vpQfkIEQJKTM1LmP-dxKZDifhw_TOoCWK59BDEfDEC3nVdxPc/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWt__vS3G5QhQFyvLhDuMm6yw1QTL8TnNrUZkWi0VM5HqnxqYwJFQq68FeDXYoZZUVJfLLmlUAOBSBnUgHdz1jBZooP7vpQfkIEQJKTM1LmP-dxKZDifhw_TOoCWK59BDEfDEC3nVdxPc/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911114908.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Again, packaging.....despite my repeated request the importance of sufficient packaging, the seller ignored it anyway--four layers of bubble foam and an used cardbox. The result? The carriage return lever was somehow displaced. By sheer luck, I managed to fix the problem, but what if some major breakdowns? Ugghhh...I can't imagine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0taA8-_k6CKc11EcFDbmFhfl4l5cI0xY-OfjXXRh4UpvYsuwOg_j4R_zk_tH76L3zpm9yXmiYxirs0X4PCgRwwnAsfCquSpQpm4HiSuD73IzH9xptimAeoDcTw4-igNal8-OvJEg4KY/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911121620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0taA8-_k6CKc11EcFDbmFhfl4l5cI0xY-OfjXXRh4UpvYsuwOg_j4R_zk_tH76L3zpm9yXmiYxirs0X4PCgRwwnAsfCquSpQpm4HiSuD73IzH9xptimAeoDcTw4-igNal8-OvJEg4KY/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200911121620.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Hope you guys enjoyed it. <br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><p><br /></p></div>Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-77673850397125894112020-09-08T05:14:00.006-07:002020-09-27T17:35:03.200-07:00DIY Underwood Decal <p>My favorite typer at this moment, maybe for a long time in future, is this 1958 Underwood Golden Touch. There's a special connection between me and this well-engineered machine. </p><p>It is arguably the BEST typewriter that has ever been made. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMoCVZOkGOZbeLiuM9pjR-VA_4JrRTSHIl5KrbafWEhOtfoVVOxmb42MEdeGLIbBeNObySRy1RinFVtSuGyj2e5PKqeEbMEeP3Sq_8cuIF2HT9GK9OtSC_nbZJazyjXwTs31aFQrLypAE/s1417/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200828095410.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1035" data-original-width="1417" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMoCVZOkGOZbeLiuM9pjR-VA_4JrRTSHIl5KrbafWEhOtfoVVOxmb42MEdeGLIbBeNObySRy1RinFVtSuGyj2e5PKqeEbMEeP3Sq_8cuIF2HT9GK9OtSC_nbZJazyjXwTs31aFQrLypAE/w500-h366/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200828095410.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><p>But I think something is missing. What is it? Maybe some decal on the paper support? The only other Golden Touch I saw on typewriterdatabase.com doesn't have it either. Nor do Underwood typewriters of same model on ebay I saw from time to time. </p><p>Still, nothing prevents me from doing something to demonstrate my love of it and my admiration for US engineering/design. </p><p>I found a Canadian made Underwood online. And its decal design looks original. So I asked a friend, who is a graphic designer at L'OReal, for help. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-J4TUzCClbawHGLhA45rWkKYnLCHuZns4HQm5IoqmbPGDhfGKjZ168TvoUpON4BMyoC_8kT9F8EbsGbrxja4amyMw3Up_uBvbU3GVBljSlwtvUDdwYAeyDj6X98iR3kqZMSc13ChKpvg/s800/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200908200413.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="800" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-J4TUzCClbawHGLhA45rWkKYnLCHuZns4HQm5IoqmbPGDhfGKjZ168TvoUpON4BMyoC_8kT9F8EbsGbrxja4amyMw3Up_uBvbU3GVBljSlwtvUDdwYAeyDj6X98iR3kqZMSc13ChKpvg/w625-h304/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200908200413.jpg" width="625" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5IDw5B8Sq2c1f0-K8JyETEUR7wBfYobhiVnEkOnh9urwr7ZVFDGSWmLEdo8VmPUmCwkrWm5B1GEnrY7_UyMQL-NJRZG5ShJs63WZymX2v7SA7qA_X2dF_-sI81eLE1yak7-BPX5eo14/s800/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200908200418.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Now this great American typewriter seems COMPLETE to me. </span></div>Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-78110099558456411192020-09-04T08:20:00.002-07:002020-09-04T08:20:52.353-07:00Need help with the platen removal of Continental Standard <p>Dear fellow typospherians, I'm in need of help.</p><p>Pictured here is a Continental Standard typewriter. This machine well-used, rusty but it is in perfect working order except that the feedroller has already melted and flattened so paper feeding is difficult, and paper cannot roll up properly whenever I pull the carriage return lever. </p><p>This time-honored machine has a British keyboard with a Pica typeface, unlike most Continental typewriters that come with German keyboard. Also, it is very special to Shanghai as evidently it was built for the Chinese market back in 1940s. An important proof is that it has a TS symbol which is the Chinese currency "tael" in early 20th century. This machine most likely was used in offices in the former British concession at that time and it has never left Shanghai, the famed port of the Far East. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQ3tqBnSk7eEQSw07A4yhnMG9pVU9Bxo9rp-k2hmQ-FW1-nSuA46i2bBHDxxB2NphWh1WEDRAEagO0Gd1I-Kops2-KgktOY1dxmRa61m1tMHEhxj4u4QYczry-QnJkZ9jJiVdHlkO6eA/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904225849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQ3tqBnSk7eEQSw07A4yhnMG9pVU9Bxo9rp-k2hmQ-FW1-nSuA46i2bBHDxxB2NphWh1WEDRAEagO0Gd1I-Kops2-KgktOY1dxmRa61m1tMHEhxj4u4QYczry-QnJkZ9jJiVdHlkO6eA/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904225849.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The TS symbol for <i>taels, </i>the erstwhile Chinese currency</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br />I have an ambitious project-- to restore this old machine. But the first step is to replace platen which has hardened as rock and its feedroller has already melted down. </p><p>I'd be very grateful if anyone of you could offer any advice on how to remove the platen. I have googled. Some says "just unscrew the knobs". I tried, but both of them are unscrewable. I cannot find any screws to untighten so it seems that you guys are the only one I can turn to for help. Many thanks in advance. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPHEVk7fmWB2YeF9sd8J2ogb-9sULxMz_pgfHk7iKee-PR8q__he4vctTArw8PqSpBD-fIKoWv3VP-6CCK01hmMxj30e9pQkfv3-uyl8w64eG4-YKrgnVrYBm0rEqVo3iLjnnpQhEyUI/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904225818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPHEVk7fmWB2YeF9sd8J2ogb-9sULxMz_pgfHk7iKee-PR8q__he4vctTArw8PqSpBD-fIKoWv3VP-6CCK01hmMxj30e9pQkfv3-uyl8w64eG4-YKrgnVrYBm0rEqVo3iLjnnpQhEyUI/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904225818.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_8Z06eUv-q0bHV8Cf8YabVjtt6zRZMmZbkYT4KgbvPaJHJoZeYoUBTiwYBUM0CyJfwycd7QDhVwB37VWNSFx6Sn-nIVs-cOwVKJFlZZ_6dOmgrtxjKShHHgTrUrHNoRD-Xt7emupEag/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904225829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_8Z06eUv-q0bHV8Cf8YabVjtt6zRZMmZbkYT4KgbvPaJHJoZeYoUBTiwYBUM0CyJfwycd7QDhVwB37VWNSFx6Sn-nIVs-cOwVKJFlZZ_6dOmgrtxjKShHHgTrUrHNoRD-Xt7emupEag/w469-h625/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904225829.jpg" width="469" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the right-hand knob</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpthiUBSwP86ovK_HWhHTXfxTmVO_rKy9uWidvgizS4aLcxn9NShSkXEoFLjIZeM2XYVLILfJynTtKn-9-LRXUZ7M8ZS_50x8rJG-W89f364sLPdIvo8FoCuU1iAcqbWylg0TcA2cUipk/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904225835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpthiUBSwP86ovK_HWhHTXfxTmVO_rKy9uWidvgizS4aLcxn9NShSkXEoFLjIZeM2XYVLILfJynTtKn-9-LRXUZ7M8ZS_50x8rJG-W89f364sLPdIvo8FoCuU1iAcqbWylg0TcA2cUipk/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904225835.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3CRZiYLi7ti-29fHbV-RD6gqSlphn885nV8pt5twnRTn62Qouy3RRovd1psEUoNyhmBQ4l4GCxUbzpQ7KW_dC1Or3DAGHwswMpCODKc7SLZv_st8naVE495Sb59QeLOcMPy467RTngI/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904225917.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the left-hand knob</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQvyxvAsuCKqOU7SlUer-8r2wQh-_uRUget_O72-H5FDNHFjCcyHAYuGbwiLVC2iBP6InMjCfX2ae5njmas_nTVrEcZOPlMw9AW3rUzCoyKoNUE15GXMwGODrwrXBvEwUUsmZ4cXNQ4I/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904225921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQvyxvAsuCKqOU7SlUer-8r2wQh-_uRUget_O72-H5FDNHFjCcyHAYuGbwiLVC2iBP6InMjCfX2ae5njmas_nTVrEcZOPlMw9AW3rUzCoyKoNUE15GXMwGODrwrXBvEwUUsmZ4cXNQ4I/w625-h469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904225921.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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The dimension is 29.5*29.5*7.8cm. </p><p>This model was later rebranded as Hero model 110 or KOFA 100 (hence the mysterious 100). Design-wise, the machine is essentially an Adler tippa (1950s model) for its body and Olympia Splendid its carriage. So it's fair to say that these small-framed machines have German blood and, when being typed on, feels like one too. The green bilingual label on its back rail shows that this particular machine was built for export therefore its quality is guaranteed. I won't say they are the best, alignment is not always desirable, but they are what China can offer to the typewriter world back at that time. It's fair to say, they are not bad. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXNeey9SrAzhS1_-W7gePf2uGsX8JHFicllWDlDgR2khmGK52ZfnHu0fzBGgFiaFjRBf6deTkP3ZJyolC33wNzxyn6oGUdnfyBlBVCjiScBptD9Id8vKW3kvfAoXkEu2F6lJBrbWTOC0/s500/u%253D2592370561%252C1900320801%2526fm%253D26%2526gp%253D0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="500" height="431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXNeey9SrAzhS1_-W7gePf2uGsX8JHFicllWDlDgR2khmGK52ZfnHu0fzBGgFiaFjRBf6deTkP3ZJyolC33wNzxyn6oGUdnfyBlBVCjiScBptD9Id8vKW3kvfAoXkEu2F6lJBrbWTOC0/w625-h431/u%253D2592370561%252C1900320801%2526fm%253D26%2526gp%253D0.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shanghai in 1980s<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br />Unlike almost every typewriter made since mid-1980s in China, earlier portables are more likely have Elite typeface 12 inch. Alignment on this machine isn't bad. Also worth-mentioning is that earlier models uses vinyl bags just like most of its western counterparts back at that time, such as Olympia splendid . However, portables made since early-mid 1980s come in plastic bags. 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It is in English, another proof that these typewriters are built for the international market. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5i88Mg67u3DdpETF2eEqOWsUWwaV19KJMAfzYZBbS4K_ORTEfZHGyoxBB0O-nAvL2oi9J25Wd8NriMAmvJk7TUlIOWt-t3WWMGqbLwTFPQDgKvkiowTr0MUGeOjS9I_OiRnxgp6rVuQs/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904122323.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5i88Mg67u3DdpETF2eEqOWsUWwaV19KJMAfzYZBbS4K_ORTEfZHGyoxBB0O-nAvL2oi9J25Wd8NriMAmvJk7TUlIOWt-t3WWMGqbLwTFPQDgKvkiowTr0MUGeOjS9I_OiRnxgp6rVuQs/w375-h500/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904122323.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwu8ZQqSRQmbcV3p0nJCWLCCm5SiYtd8ua8T7uzIsywZ-BclecZGVg1d2N6mILIrAHaSmtuEV8zh9mEXy_RIW4dbUuEqYqnLDtY5aM2LjhBJW_HytDrjVdc8cR9hM5fnq_0JWK4kWxYrQ/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200904122331.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Hope you enjoyed it. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p></div>Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-71447369491597505372020-09-02T07:30:00.006-07:002020-09-02T07:32:27.869-07:00Unknown Model of Remington StandardI saw this Remington desktop typewriter on ebay earlier this morning. As I recollect, the very first typewriter I saw on an American TV soap opera as a kid back in 80s is very similar to this. So to some extent, it is a perfect example of what an ideal typewriter should look like. Unfortunately I cannot find any information about its exact model, either in the post or on typewriterdatabase.com. Any fellow typospherians have any idea of what exact model it is? <div><br /></div><div>The seller asks for $99 which is a reasonable offer, but he also says that "the carriage needs a little help" as it cannot advance on its own. 😂😂 I'm not sure if the issue is only a broken drawband, which I can fix, but I'm afraid maybe that "little help" means something else is broken or missing. That is beyond me. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRKoani0iKa5WEObFj4-EKi-lkWejoRkX_GOY1LLDo5QxBsjvv9k25lVHPWMpkBnSE_l9ipp8Q-HpCNa3t1DyZ51DEYPbEmXT4OkLYMNDl7yK7RlqbzWTPNfMrOUHd5VaGNVKvQSYwv0/s1469/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200902221657.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1469" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRKoani0iKa5WEObFj4-EKi-lkWejoRkX_GOY1LLDo5QxBsjvv9k25lVHPWMpkBnSE_l9ipp8Q-HpCNa3t1DyZ51DEYPbEmXT4OkLYMNDl7yK7RlqbzWTPNfMrOUHd5VaGNVKvQSYwv0/s640/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200902221657.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAXNoKGQr6O64jWDLixUjQXM-qqGlASUGQ2zQIBTh9huKmNCgYTXyCeFILQAvxLb_MBkXWGTAhaxzLglrUtTKyVo3b-WCrcMlOriMDl_FO3hemcbSmXpbZFCyncZElYCJ5q8VkcqPu3Q/s1505/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200902221707.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Spacebar issue with Underwood Golden Touch <p><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-family: Lucien; font-size: 19.6px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-family: Lucien; font-size: 19.6px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Dear Fellow Typospherians, I need some help. </span></b></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-family: Lucien; font-size: 19.6px;">Recently I bought this a great great Golden Touch--well-engineered, snappy and in rare turquoise. Another good reason to be a fan of American typewirter. My favorite typer now! Look how it nicely fit into my humble adobe. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJi-djOkjn6yovvJrolawuzU4z13smwunrWGp7FX0pBWIcFOtCZHHBgCZPhRLkiY7hUPJVzAIcMSLp1YJdItWwA6IxmBPPRP2GUuZF6-EMAWUmdShzzgJr9sYMMyIQ0lNoHW8GjVEj1oY/s1417/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200828095410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1035" data-original-width="1417" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJi-djOkjn6yovvJrolawuzU4z13smwunrWGp7FX0pBWIcFOtCZHHBgCZPhRLkiY7hUPJVzAIcMSLp1YJdItWwA6IxmBPPRP2GUuZF6-EMAWUmdShzzgJr9sYMMyIQ0lNoHW8GjVEj1oY/s640/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_20200828095410.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-family: Lucien; font-size: 19.6px;">However, this great typer needs a bit TLC. To be more preice, the spacebar of this machine is not very responsive. When I hit it, I have to hit it very hard and even so, sometimes it doesn't work. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-family: Lucien; font-size: 19.6px;">I took off the back-side wall to check the escapement/carriage advancement mechanism, but seems everything is just fine. Nothing on the surface is broken or missing. I guess maybe some spring is missing because when I poke the escapement piece, it moves perfectly well. Or maybe the level beneath cannot hit hard/high enough to hit the advancement piece? I don't know. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-family: Lucien; font-size: 19.6px;">I need some help. I can't put up with something that is not perfect. Please help me preserving this great great American typer! </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-family: Lucien; font-size: 19.6px;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblpAQbqX0IyG475vQuN06NZ3uEBi3hICMWeGIAr-_1LXqDphUqF4uMm191sF9xgO7C2WeMgkCt5eCpPmQY6UYPSCQhO3VN9YhZFjN4mnCOUg3IITQXPvHRlbhmuWJ8rk7dZmqTOZRzuY/s1440/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_202008280928429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblpAQbqX0IyG475vQuN06NZ3uEBi3hICMWeGIAr-_1LXqDphUqF4uMm191sF9xgO7C2WeMgkCt5eCpPmQY6UYPSCQhO3VN9YhZFjN4mnCOUg3IITQXPvHRlbhmuWJ8rk7dZmqTOZRzuY/s640/%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587_202008280928429.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<br />Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-89549965999711755132016-04-09T06:41:00.002-07:002016-04-09T06:41:15.931-07:00Nightmare RepeatedSo when this little Hermes 2000 arrived, nightmare again! Second time in April!<br />
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What nightmare? Please check my previous post. I'm speechless. Who would use Walmart plastic bags to bundle typewriters nowadays? Who would use such a dilapidated box to ship precision machine? <br />
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Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-42003534394530104332016-03-30T17:28:00.007-07:002016-04-07T12:06:39.447-07:00Broken Royal 10 ....heart is broken too. It all started three weeks ago. I saw a Royal 10 on eBay. It pulled my heartstring.<br />
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You see, I've always wanted to own a Royal 10, either carriage shift or basket shift. Many typospherians have sung high praises of the machine, for its sturdiness, modern design and the sound it makes when keys are hit. Seems to me it's the dream machine. <br />
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The following two pictures are from the original post on eBay.Who can resist such a beauty from the 1930s?<br />
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The next thing I remember is I woke up early in the morning, bid ferociously,( the machine garnered 33 bids, and yes, thanks to at least a dozen of shill bids, which I don't mind) even though I'm clearly aware of the huge huge shipping cost I have to pay. I'm not a rich Chinese, I just love to pay for things that I love. </div>
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After winning the bid, I immediately gave very detailed packing instruction to the seller who is based in Morgan town, West Virginia, but obviously he ignored. He replied everything is already packed so no changes could be made. I literally said to myself,"OK, it's fine then." thinking that the seller is probably an antique dealer because the pictures in the original post looks professional and the seller has 100% rating. And he's American, people I trust. </div>
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Three weeks later, the regular courier guy knocked the door on a Monday morning, and shouted" You've got an international parcel" My heartbeat quickened, but when I actually saw it, it skipped a beat..maybe two! There's a hole on the outside packaging, a bad omen for what's inside. </div>
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To make the story short, one knob is broken, one side glass is off, the frame near the keyboard on the left hand side is broken, the foam under the typeslugs is off too. The last straw is, the carriage is forever in the pictured position, indicating serious internal damages. You can hear tinkling sound from inside every time the machine is lifted up. </div>
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Who's to blame? I think the seller should shoulder the bigger portion. The packaging is far from being adequate. He used only two thin layers of foam to wrap up the machine, leaving the knob area open, which is prone to damages during transportation. Even worse, please take a look at the worn-out box he used to transport a precision machine! </div>
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I demanded him to take back the machine. For one thing, I don't have a place to store a broken desktop typewriter. Sooner or later, I'm going to have a Royal 10 in excellent working condition. I live in a small apartment. My family is already complaining about the growing collection. Secondly, he probably knows how to restore the machine. I collect, but don't know a thing about restoration, plus there's no spare parts available in Shanghai. Americans are said to be handy people and DIY is a popular pastime in US, for which I greatly admire. </div>
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Asking for help: Any typospherian wants to sell me a Royal 10, in excellent condition and preferrably elite typeface? Please contact me. As for price and shipping cost, please be reasonable. Thank you. </div>
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Look how meticulously Richard has wrapped up the book layers after layers....And I think the tinfoil could be re-used right away in a bake oven to prepare tonight's dinner!<br />
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To those who don't understand the dilemma I'm facing with: buying books from eBay US is prohibited. I think the restriction is set by US rather than by China side because buying book from,for instance eBay UK, is without any hassle. (It is probably because China and US's disputes on intellectual property issues for which China has a world-wide notoriety.)<br />
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When it comes to book purchases on eBay, I usually ask friends in US to help. But for this book, who can be of better help than Richard himself?I sent him an email directly.<br />
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I didn't know the book had been published until quite recently. B-spot was blocked in China...Well maybe block isn't the exact word. You see, most international websites,including Google, Facebook, Youtube and Twitter, cannot be opened here.<br />
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How come? Blame the Great Firewall of China (GFW)!<br />
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Starting from 2008, (if memory serves me right) a "white-list system" was launched by the Chinese government in the name of fighting against pornography and terrorism. It's a step-up from the CISCO-empowered <i>Jindun</i> (Golden Shield) Project China that has since 1993 to fight against computerized crimes. In 2002, China started to completely censor Internet information. The Ministry of Public Security requested that all foreign internet companies wishing to operate in China to register their Internet domain with agencies affiliated to the Ministry, which then would issue license to them. Those who didn't register or denied a license were denied entry.<br />
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But why eBay/Amazon is not blocked? Because China needs eBay/Amazon for export. And for hundreds of thousands of trade-oriented manufacturers in China, especially those smaller ones, eBay/Amazon is their livelihood, more so against the background of a worsening foreign trade sector in recent years.<br />
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Therefore in order to browse other typospherians' blogs on B-spot, I installed a pay-for-service VPN (Virtual Personal Network) to circumvent the restrictions.<br />
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VPN is gaining growing popularity in China. Friends and colleagues frequently and openly exchange information such as which VPN provider offers the best deal. The communists know the situation. Many believe that they tacitly approve its wide existence. There is a time when VPN was even censored/banned from Chinese search engines and social media platforms, but now they are becoming more visible.<br />
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There's no legislation criminalizing the use of VPN. Find your own way to browse these "banned" websites is also OK. So don't worry, I won't be arrested for what I've written on the blog. After all, China is not as bad as North Korea.<br />
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You probably will ask: "Isn't that a loophole in China's legal system?" My answer is no. In my humble opinion, it has a lot to do with the Chinese philosophy: We are a people who don't believe in absoluteness. Instead, we believe in mildness and moderation. Government officials are Chinese, so they cannot be exempt from such thinking. <br />
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More importantly,the communists are fully aware of the fact that, in today's information age, academia needs to search for information online, and businesspersons need to communicate with their clients using web-based mail services such as gmail. If completely blocked,none of these could be done in this country. Then the nation's cultural development would stall, economy collapse and people's livelihood destroyed. If that happened, what would be the purpose of building a clean and secured country?<br />
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Why would they feel guilty? Because like many generations of Chinese born after the WWII, they were also repeatedly taught and constantly reminded of since early childhood that it is the arrogance and ignorance of the late Qing Dynasty(1616-1912)rulers who hermetically sealed off the nation from the rest of the world, plunging the nation into 100 years' of impoverishment,debility and repeated foreign aggression, and that China cannot afford another darkest period in her history. It is their conscience that tells them, if completely blocking international websites, they would be the modern-day Qing Dynasty rulers. They surely know what would come next. Trust me, they don't want to be that sinner!<br />
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Paradoxically,even government's tacit approval doesn't rule out nationwide crackdowns from time to time, particularly when VPN providers publicly advertise their services and competing for clients. Obviously, their omnipresence is viewed by relevant government departments as a blatant challenge to their authority. This is another typical Chinese mentality: We know what you are doing secretly, but just don't flaunt it.<br />
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As for Richard's book, I feel obligated to get a copy. As an avid typewriter collector from China, how can I afford to be left out in the global typewriter revolutionary cause? To me, with a sufficient supply of used typewriters, US to this typewriter revolution is what the erstwhile Soviet Union is to the proletariat revolution!<br />
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Thank you Richard! You have got a fanboy in China. For the next several days, I will be reading it.<br />
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To prove my allegiance to the typewriter revolutionary cause, I now solemnly proclaim that, from today on, I, Shen Yi (a.k.a Gerard), serve as the General Commander of the China Brigade of the Typewriter Revolution. Let's sabotage from within the Internet Dictatorship!<br />
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(I'm expecting deafening applause from typospherians around the world.)<br />
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<br />Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00929608907836216791noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486602821494849561.post-27420239656813411492016-03-16T04:59:00.000-07:002016-03-16T04:59:06.829-07:00The Blue Ribbon Arrived! ....and Label of an LA Typewriter Service Co.,Finally, the blue ribbon I ordered from a factory in Guangdong (Canton) Province arrived. It's not bad, right? The best part is that the 8-meter long ribbon costs 14 RMB (approx US$ 2)a piece.<br />
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I tried to convince the seller that he should consider selling color ribbons on eBay as there's an entire typewriter collector community looking for something other than the boring black-red ribbons. But much to my disappointment, he replied that he was not interested at all because selling mechanical typewriter ribbon is only a small part of the business. He mostly sells ribbons for office equipment such as clock-in machines and printers. Anyway, he agreed to produce 5 all-blue pieces without any extra effort, that is, when he produced something blue for a client.<br />
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Pictured here is a type sample using the new blue ribbon from a 1940s British Imperial, elite typeface. I don't know what color it appears on your screen, but it's a kind of brilliant blue similar to that on a white-blue Chinese porcelain. It's what we Chinese call peacock blue. <br />
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Now the mystery is solved: the two large vertical spools at the front are for carbon ribbon. Indicated on the spool in green is the feed-take mechanism and ribbon path. The Hermes Ambassador has two sets of ribbon vibrator: one for the regular nylon ribbon, the other one carbon. Correspondingly its color switcher has four positions, carbon, black, read and stencil.<br />
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In 2014, renowned Australian typewriter collector Mr. Robert Messenger posted a video on his blogspot, demonstrating how this sophisticated two-ribbon mechanism works. It's very interesting to see.<br />
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I've attached the video in this post. Though in the first part of it, Mr. Messenger introduces the de-jam feature of Ambassador, which, to me, is not a novel idea as all Chinese Flying Fish desktops come with a de-jam key and I've seen a lot. Just in case you are curious about how Chinese typewriters look like,please refer to my previous post of which a link is provided.<br />
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<a href="http://machopolitan.blogspot.jp/2013/12/who-is-real-flying-fish-please-stand-up.html">http://machopolitan.blogspot.jp/2013/12/who-is-real-flying-fish-please-stand-up.html</a><br />
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You may fast-forward Mr.Messenger's video to the latter part if you are more interested in its carbon ribbon mechanism.<br />
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Now an obvious question,why bother to have two sets of vibrator? Is carbon ribbon superior to regular ones? Is it to compete with the electronic typewriters already popular when the Ambassador was launched in 1970s?<br />
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A portrait of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, first lady of Republic of China, typing on a Hermes baby.<br />
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Madame Chiang is known for her elegance, eloquence, knowledge and also hunger for power and being corrupt. <br />
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