tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post2110575147368282950..comments2024-03-25T15:02:25.695+11:00Comments on oz.Typewriter: The Hermes Featherweight and the Baby Typewriters it SpawnedRobert Messengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-76353576302810937942021-04-30T01:28:50.814+10:002021-04-30T01:28:50.814+10:00I am reading a series of books by Ian Sansom where...I am reading a series of books by Ian Sansom where the main character loves his hermes featherweight. He types in the back seat of his car. Circa 1937. First book was "The Norfolk Mystery". Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493041151056262369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-82562227359582729492021-03-19T00:54:03.484+11:002021-03-19T00:54:03.484+11:00Well, I just won a Hermès Featherweight.
I am some...Well, I just won a Hermès Featherweight.<br />I am somewhat excited. So looking forward to receiving my typewriter, cleaning it up and enjoying...Tom Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502483587643027546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-67660772639734107542018-12-03T06:34:13.949+11:002018-12-03T06:34:13.949+11:00I have a hermes rocket I found on the street to be...I have a hermes rocket I found on the street to be thrown away, doesn't say baby on it. Can't find the following serial number anywhere on the internet. <br /><br />And Ideas?<br /><br />5186400Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-12913427631500432032017-03-05T01:58:45.797+11:002017-03-05T01:58:45.797+11:00As I mentioned above, I have a 1955 Rocket and it ...As I mentioned above, I have a 1955 Rocket and it is wonderful. Spend the money on. Re rubber and an overhaul. Worth it!Zapdabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415766658212460928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-39126072554168978592017-03-04T19:10:44.019+11:002017-03-04T19:10:44.019+11:00I am in process of buying a Hermes Baby guys. What...I am in process of buying a Hermes Baby guys. What model do recommend me buying, the one from year 1938 or the 1954? ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682095825401870531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-34012073833695523382016-05-26T00:31:50.817+10:002016-05-26T00:31:50.817+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.nosewarmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02937801124940029726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-21546261656621807302016-03-16T03:52:23.536+11:002016-03-16T03:52:23.536+11:00I have a 1955 Hermes Rocket which is a utilitarian...I have a 1955 Hermes Rocket which is a utilitarian grey-green throughout. I spent money getting it restored with new rubber on the platen and a complete cleaning and adjustment. It is an amazing blend of big typewriter performance in a tightly packed architecture. The only other typewriter I own is a 1966 Olympia SM9, also restored. Both are surely among the best ever built.<br /> Zapdabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415766658212460928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-56995349638128789792015-02-25T03:04:14.668+11:002015-02-25T03:04:14.668+11:00Just traded a white 1964 Singer 221 Featherweight ...Just traded a white 1964 Singer 221 Featherweight sewing machine (they aren't as well built as the older ones) tune up and repair, for a 1949 Hermes Rocket in great condition! Wow, you're right they are little gems - changes my thoughts about Hermes! I've only used a 1970's plastic 3000 though, and wasn't real impressed.<br />Thanks for the great history! Don Lamperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033476212606822358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-62727101417735217202015-02-04T16:11:12.071+11:002015-02-04T16:11:12.071+11:00Debbie - Try http://typewriterdatabase.com/hermes....Debbie - Try http://typewriterdatabase.com/hermes.82.typewriter-serial-number-database<br />Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-26360845488896850302015-02-03T20:32:33.189+11:002015-02-03T20:32:33.189+11:00Hi, Is there someway of finding out when our Herme...Hi, Is there someway of finding out when our Hermes Baby Rocket was made. I have been looking for one the same on the net & haven't seen one. I still have the operating instructions in excellent condition as well. Is there somewhere I can send a photo to find out.<br />DebbieDebbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-68928611856158417102014-01-19T13:20:37.380+11:002014-01-19T13:20:37.380+11:00Good morning.
You what model of typewriter prefe...Good morning. <br /><br />You what model of typewriter prefer? Hermes Baby or Olivetti lettera 32? <br /><br />Thank you.Sebastián L. Puertohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654868426999702733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-35272816754802596162013-09-18T06:55:04.888+10:002013-09-18T06:55:04.888+10:00How about the Baby Hermes that types in cursive le...How about the Baby Hermes that types in cursive letters? It's a beauty. Brazilian also. Have one, love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-77785376502110835732012-01-21T17:51:18.847+11:002012-01-21T17:51:18.847+11:00@ maschinengeschrieben: we cannot know for sure. T...@ maschinengeschrieben: we cannot know for sure. This is historical evidence, albeit on paper only. It is Popper's story with the swans: although we only ever find white swans, one day a black swan might swim by. At this point, we have to adapt our hypothesis accordingly.shordzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824301365798484902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-72269794470102649342012-01-14T17:06:24.772+11:002012-01-14T17:06:24.772+11:00I like that last photo as well.
Very good post....I like that last photo as well. <br /><br />Very good post. I want a Featherweight now, ahaha.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09111687758811924709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-32511407625563610742012-01-14T12:46:44.307+11:002012-01-14T12:46:44.307+11:00Yes, I think that's a cigarette, and a very el...Yes, I think that's a cigarette, and a very elaborate letterhead. Great photo!Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-73380776746780137802012-01-14T11:30:37.515+11:002012-01-14T11:30:37.515+11:00Very informative post. Thank you. I also have to...Very informative post. Thank you. I also have to add the green Baby to my wish list and perhaps a Featherweight if I ever find one. They both look like wonderful machines.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-31533673873768275762012-01-14T04:02:35.824+11:002012-01-14T04:02:35.824+11:00Now you've helped add yet another typewriter t...Now you've helped add yet another typewriter to my "Wish List"! ;-)<br /><br />Is that a cigarette in his fingers in the last picture?Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633967390492270136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-31719098474007399782012-01-14T01:04:27.003+11:002012-01-14T01:04:27.003+11:00Interesting: On both your Featherweight ads, there...Interesting: On both your Featherweight ads, there are chrome keys shown, but actually, no (serial) Hermes Baby was ever built with them.maschinengeschriebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955578932937697125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-60976469284323110962012-01-14T01:03:58.782+11:002012-01-14T01:03:58.782+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.maschinengeschriebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955578932937697125noreply@blogger.com