Torpedo Model 30 Typewriter 1961 "Cursive"
This is a very fine and interesting example of a two-tone Torpedo, Model 30 typewriter--and with a cursive/script/italic typeface! It is a lovely little typing machine and is in wonderful condition mechanically and cosmetically. This Model 30 has been fully refurbished: serviced, cleaned, adjusted and aligned and has been outfitted with a new ribbon. It comes with original case, and user manual (in Spanish). The colours on this typewriters are ORIGINAL to its manufacture.
The Model 30 is a rather uncommon typewriter. It is hard to determine exactly how many were manufactured but I feel certain that there are very few existing in this beautiful condition anymore. The Model 30 uses a "basket shift" mechanism for a lighter typing feel.
The design of this typewriter is a movement into the modern, bridging the period between mid-century modern in the 50's and the "Space Age" design of the 60's. The designer, probably Andreas Salzberger, who is credited with designing the Torpedo Model 18, was trying something new, moving away from the "institutional" design of earlier models.
From a mechanical perspective this is a lovely machine. This is a swift and tight typer and, although being a smaller portable, has the feel of a larger machine. This typewriter is in excellent typing condition. The typing action is wonderfully fast and crisp. All mechanical aspects of this typewriter have been checked, inspected and adjusted as needed.
The body finish, overall, is in excellent condition with only two small areas of paint loss--that have been professionally retouched--under the carriage return lever on the ribbon cover. The chrome is in excellent condition with the single exception of very light wear on the lever that allows the carriage return lever to raise and lower. The platen roller is clean and smooth and has a hardness measurement of ~94 (Ideal considered 85-95). The Paper Feed Rollers and the rubber feet are still in fine condition and soft. The chrome logos are all in top condition.
Based on the serial number this machine is from 1961. The typeface, as mentioned is a wonderful Cursive in an Elite size (11 characters to the inch) The keyboard is QWERTY with accents and letters for foreign languages--including Spanish!
The case is in excellent condition with few signs of usage. The only flaw is a loose rivet on one of the handles. The zipper is in fine working condition and well attached.
This Torpedo 30 has been conserved to our highest standards. It has been fully serviced, adjusted and aligned, cleaned inside and out, and is ready for some serious typing.
For some interesting perspectives on Torpedo typewriters, please see:
https://oztypewriter.blogspot.com/2012/02/torpedo-typewriters.html
And for the model 30 I found one article in a blog:
https://writelephant.com/tag/torpedo/Don't hesitate to contact me for more photos or any other explanation of anything.
This wonderful example of a Torpedo 30 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 during shipment. 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. So have no fear.
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