Hermes Baby - one of the best portable and slim typewriter models for enthusiasts and writers and also one for the most sought after typewriters in the world. It is not without reason. The design of Hermes Baby typewriters is stunning, and it's light metal body makes it extremely lightweight - great for both travel and carrying.
This particular model was made back in 1958 - so the typewriter is 66 years old today.
*TYPEFACE: The typeface is Pica 10 cpi (10 characters per inch). This is an elegant, big, readable letter font style.
*COSMETICS: This typewriter is in very good condition. Crinckle, metal green paint finish. With some age marks. The chrome plated metal parts look great. The machine is finished off with a protective, museum-quality wax in order to protect the paint from oxidation, dirt, scratches and fingerprints.
*MECHANICS: As with all our serviced typewriters - this one is in outstanding mechanical condition. As part of our restoring this typewriter has been thoroughly cleaned and has received new black ink. It is ready to withstand many hours of heavy typing with it's smooth carriage, light keys and sturdy design. It has new rubber feet, new felt pads on the bottom, fine tuned to serve a minimum of 50 more years.
*CASE: The case (lid) is in great condition. Cleaned and polished, it works well. Handle is in great shape as well and can be used for travel.
*OUR RECOMMENDATION: We always recommend this model if you are planning on regular use and heavy typing. This typewriter has no other match and deserves it's own category - a true performer - built to last more than a lifetime.
All our typewriters are delivered to you ready to start typing. All machines have an installed new ink ribbon which should last at least 500 A4 pages.
Our typewriters include a 1 year warranty.