Underwood "Monster" Electric

Underwood Electric

gigantic!

"Speeding the World's Business"

What's in the bag?

A peek inside a typewriter repair tools case, located in Switzerland, but most probably U.S. made:

quite heavy - we will see why

lots of iron tools, some glass, some accessories (ribbon, oil...)

an overview

overview 2, with cat

some more pictures

from the CIA handbook

You might have heard of the 1980s "Manual for Freedom Fighters" used in Nicaragua and financed by the CIA. One of the sabotage actions targets typewriters: it is recommended to throw them on the floor.
Our view: don't try this at home!

from: Manual del Combatiente por la Libertad, 1980s

1. Schreibmaschinenfest Basel

Listen to this sound clip. We had a type-in with three participants this time. Machines in action were: Seidel & Naumann IDEAL, Olympia Splendid 33, and Smith-Corona Electric 12 portable. The programme of this very first Schreibmaschinenfest, or Typewriter Party, in Basel was twofold: Firstly, free creative typing, no time limit. Secondly, a five-minute speed contest. It was great great fun!

 

PS: the electric didn't win, it was the Seidel & Naumann IDEAL

Remington Rand - Made in France

Remington Rand Noiseless Mod. 7