Erika Model 12 from 1962

This is a beautiful ERIKA Model 12 typewriter from 1962. It comes complete with original case, original user manual and original brush. It has been fully restored, adjusted and cleaned. A new two-colour ribbon has been installed for you to start typing immediately. In excellent condition cosmetically and mechanically.

If you want a fine example of a Model 12, Erika typewriter this is one that you should not pass up. It will come to you with a three-month guarantee as well as without extra charge for shipping and fully insured.

This Model 12 is the "Pullman" model which has a small lever on the right which allows the ribbon cover to raise gently for ribbon replacement, cleaning, inspection, etc.

The styling is sublime, the typing action is springy and fast, yet solid to the touch. The lovely deep green colour of the keys and platen knobs add a rich counterpoint to the colour scheme. It has a QWERTY international (with accents for foreign languages) keyboard and the typeface is a beautiful Erika Pica (10 cpi).

Overall, the typewriter is in excellent condition, both mechanically and cosmetically. All keys type as new, the platen-roller is clean, undamaged and still quite soft with a durometer reading of 92. The Chrome is in top condition, and all levers and buttons work as original. The rubber feet are in excellent and soft condition. The original green finish is uniform in colour (despite the shadows that show in some of my photos). There is some light wear under the right-hand platen roller knob, and one tiny spot to the right of the spacebar. These are visible in the photographs. The paint is all original, as are all other aspects of this beautiful typewriter.

This Model 12 comes with the original "leather" case. The case is in absolutely wonderful condition, inside and out. The only thing missing is the key.

The serial number is 2898385 marking this as being manufactured in 1962.