Facit TP1 1960
This is a very uncommon and highly-sought-after typewriter: a 1960 Facit Model TP1, known also as the Facit Privat Series 1, in lovely greenish-gray body colour with forest-green keys accents. It is in absolutely superb condition in every way. It has been fully serviced, cleaned, aligned and adjusted. It has a new two-colour ribbon and comes with a carrying case in wonderful condition. It also comes with the original User Manual and keyboard learning card. This is a fully-working--as original--typewriter. The only thing that you have to do is sit down, put paper on the roller and start typing. It comes with a full mechanical guarantee for 3 months.
This is a typewriter was used by a well-known Dutch celebrity who gained fame in the 1960s on the stage in the Netherlands. It was purchased new, by him, from the high-end office supply company Blikman & Sartorius in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
This typewriter comes with the "Acme" lead seal attached to the typewriter under the keyboard. This seal permanently identifies this typewriter as a genuine Acme-restored typewriter and provides for a 6-month mechanical warranty at no charge. (See below for details.)
The Facit Privat typewriter has been called the "Prince of the Typewriters" by the great and respected Robert Messenger. He says that it is "attractive to the eye, has a nice light typing touch, yet is still very workmanlike". I cannot improve on his description.
For a discussion of Facit typewriters, please see:
https://oztypewriter.blogspot.com/2011/10/facit-tp1-portable-prince-of.html
https://oztypewriter.blogspot.com/2012/04/facit-v-facit-tp1-and-tp2-portable.htmlThe keyboard is standard English language QWERTY with accents for foreign languages. NOTE: The QWERTY keyboard has the English language standard keyboard configuration, NOT the Scandinavian QWERTY layout. The typing keys have no signs of use or fingernail-scratching. The typeface is Pica (10 c.p.i.). It comes with a new bi-colour, Baco ribbon and one original metal ribbon spool. The shift on this typewriter is a basket shift.
Regarding the rubber: Platen Roller is as-new with a perfect durometer reading of ~92 (so, effectively as good as a newly renovated roller). The paper feed rollers are soft and in perfect condition. The rubber on the base plate is soft and is in perfect, as-new condition.
Regarding the chrome: Perfect and unblemished.
Regarding the Body condition: No blemishes or fading anywhere. The colour is uniform and gorgeous.
Regarding the mechanical condition: Working perfectly.Comes with the original case which, too, is in excellent condition inside and outside. There are only the some small signs of wear on the outside of the case. The interior is a beautiful green colour with few signs of age or use and a well-preserved lining. Inside the case is a paper flap on the top which is in excellent condition with a working snap closure.
Based on the serial number (P235539) this machine was manufactured in 1960.
This pristine example of a Facit Privat (TP1) typewriter will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty. We have a lot of experience in shipping typewriters and have an excellent track record for proper packing and safe delivery. It will be fully insured for shipment. I guarantee safe delivery to you, wherever you are in the world. We have shipped safely to the outback of Australia, the Sultanate of Brunei, Japan, China, Dayton Ohio, the Isle of Wight, Ecuador and hundreds of places in between. We provide careful and attentive after-purchase advice and assistance from the date of purchase to the end of eternity to ensure your full satisfaction. A link to the original Facit Privat user manual will be sent to the purchaser.
Notes on the 6-month Mechanical Warranty: Should anything require repair on the typewriter the Acme Type Machine Company (an established company in the Netherlands with Chamber of Commerce number 74166247) will repair it free of charge when shipped to our workshop. Due to the costs of shipping and the possibilities therein for damage during the shipping process we will work with you to make any required adjustments or repairs at home prior to taking the step to ship it to our workshop in Holland. Should it be preferable due to costs involved, we will also discuss the possibility of bringing it to a local professional typewriter repair service to make the necessary repairs.
The guarantee does not cover damage due to mishandling, incorrect use or dropping the typewriter, or for ordinary typewriter maintenance such as ribbon changing, platen roller renovation, character adjustment due to extensive use etc.If you have any questions or wish to see more photos, please don't hesitate to contact us.



