The world's getting lazy. And if we all keep relying on all of this technology, we're gonna shut off that part of the brain that used to be able to recall simple numbers. Whenever I wear a watch that has no date window, I try to memorise the date on my way to work. If I have to look at my phone, I feel like I've lost the little 'game'.
Nice Hermes, and yeah, it's very "Star Wars". Looks like something Darth Vader would use on the Death Star to write his memoirs.
I actually find it rather cute! But I think, being the Trekkie that I am, that I would have named it after one of the shuttlecraft. But that's me. \\//,
Hungarian made! I learn something new about typewriters every day. I did not know that any typewriters were ever built in Hungary. I thought all these late Hermes 3000s were made in France.
I noticed from discussion on other blogs like Filthy Platen that a lot of them are made in France. I have only ever seen this one in person (every other Hermes I have seen was Swiss and Swiss-made) and it is from Hungary!
I actually have two of these era's machines, and can I say... I actually really like them. I don't use mine regularly enough, and one is sitting partially disassembled - which I will talk about at a later date.
No, they're not as cool as the 50's era hermes... But they are certainly not a typer to be scoffed at.
I blogged about it over here - http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/universe-is-balanced-with-hermes-3000.html
I remember you blogging about these about the time I started reading these blogs. I thought of your machine while posting. You gave it such high praise and I thought back to mine while reading, in fact I think I left some comments there a while before I ever started my new email account and blog. I like my 70s Hermes, but these is a definite lack in quality compared to earlier machines.
TK-421 would be the most famous. The "short" stormtrooper (actually luke in disguise).
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DeleteThe world's getting lazy. And if we all keep relying on all of this technology, we're gonna shut off that part of the brain that used to be able to recall simple numbers. Whenever I wear a watch that has no date window, I try to memorise the date on my way to work. If I have to look at my phone, I feel like I've lost the little 'game'.
ReplyDeleteNice Hermes, and yeah, it's very "Star Wars". Looks like something Darth Vader would use on the Death Star to write his memoirs.
That last line there made me laugh because I imagined it.
DeleteFrom the memoirs of Darth Vader-
Delete"When I was a mere child, I was taught how to be a Jedi. From there it's a long story."
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Hilarious!!
DeleteI actually find it rather cute! But I think, being the Trekkie that I am, that I would have named it after one of the shuttlecraft. But that's me. \\//,
ReplyDeleteOhhh... Off which Enterprise?
DeleteHungarian made! I learn something new about typewriters every day. I did not know that any typewriters were ever built in Hungary. I thought all these late Hermes 3000s were made in France.
ReplyDeleteI noticed from discussion on other blogs like Filthy Platen that a lot of them are made in France. I have only ever seen this one in person (every other Hermes I have seen was Swiss and Swiss-made) and it is from Hungary!
DeleteWitness the power of a fully operational Hermes 3000! >ding!<
ReplyDeleteI like that typeface. I have a late-model Hermes Rocket from Brazil, if you're keeping score.
Hey Mark,
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Haha, never seen that one before, excellent!
DeleteGlad the name TK-421 was offered. And chosen.
ReplyDeleteI actually have two of these era's machines, and can I say... I actually really like them. I don't use mine regularly enough, and one is sitting partially disassembled - which I will talk about at a later date.
ReplyDeleteNo, they're not as cool as the 50's era hermes... But they are certainly not a typer to be scoffed at.
I blogged about it over here - http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/universe-is-balanced-with-hermes-3000.html
Sorry, I blogged about my first one over there...
ReplyDeleteI remember you blogging about these about the time I started reading these blogs. I thought of your machine while posting. You gave it such high praise and I thought back to mine while reading, in fact I think I left some comments there a while before I ever started my new email account and blog. I like my 70s Hermes, but these is a definite lack in quality compared to earlier machines.
DeleteFor sure! Now that I have both to use them side by side. Buuuuut. I still feel that it is more than competent.
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