tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post402077954699464026..comments2024-03-25T15:02:25.695+11:00Comments on oz.Typewriter: The Eccentric Brain Behind Imperial TypewritersRobert Messengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-61114721046397494702016-09-11T02:00:46.636+10:002016-09-11T02:00:46.636+10:00Hi Simon
I have an Imperial 60 in nearly new con...Hi Simon <br /><br />I have an Imperial 60 in nearly new condition if you would like any pictures for your blog let me let me know.<br /><br />regards<br /><br />MarkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984412639119177290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-91179551486929274922016-07-19T10:52:06.663+10:002016-07-19T10:52:06.663+10:00Thank you for this Simon. You will find all of thi...Thank you for this Simon. You will find all of this info and a lot more on other posts on this blog, in particular about Imperial portables, but also the standards and electrics.Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-30563775410128275922016-07-18T07:37:05.096+10:002016-07-18T07:37:05.096+10:00Hi Robert
As an ex typewriter engineer working on...Hi Robert<br /><br />As an ex typewriter engineer working on the Imperial range of products in the 1970's, I thought you may find this info. of use.<br />Imperial had a dedicated factory in Hull to produce portables. Good Companions were produced there followed by the Messenger.As far as I remember, the factory was closed at the Litton takeover. Most portables post Litton were japanese Silver Reed badged Imperial/Royal: Imperial Signet, 200,220, electric 300. The Imperial Safari portable was a Royal design,later models manufactured in Portugal.<br />The only Imperial Electric pre Litton/Royal was the ELE.<br />Post Litton electrics were the 660,770,775,790,795, all Royal designs. A deluxe model 970 was also introduced which was the Triumph Adler 21d in Royal/Imperial casing. The last Imperial manual was the model 90, again a badged Triumph Adler Universal 200.<br /><br />Kind regards<br />Simongoldilockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14745418132684651384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-73144198933782349942016-06-24T15:02:24.398+10:002016-06-24T15:02:24.398+10:00I've owned my Imperial 66 typewriter for 47 ye...I've owned my Imperial 66 typewriter for 47 years. I purchased it when I worked at Joseph Lucas Electrical Ltd, the car factory in Birmingham and it has been around the world with me twice to Australia and back. I cannot bear to part with it and it takes pride of place in my lounge. It was built to last and is still working well and I shall probably hold on to it forever.<br />Janet<br />Brisbane<br />Australia<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-82162122591574594412016-01-18T09:55:31.707+11:002016-01-18T09:55:31.707+11:00Hello Robert. Thank you for your Blog on Imperial ...Hello Robert. Thank you for your Blog on Imperial Typewriters, Leicester, UK. Arthur Pateman's eldest daughter Margaret (Bunty) was a big part of my husband's family. Bunty was the long time partner of my husband's grandfather. She also loved anything to do with cars and was still driving well into her 80's. Bunty was a lovely generous lady who lived in Nottingham. She had a sharp brain and used to enjoy watching quiz shows on TV. I have fond memories of her. She was always kind to me. I still have some photos of her. Would you allow me to use a link to your blog for our family history tree please?<br />From Carol Pratt<br />carolp5and1@btinternet.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-81667185567454184932015-11-03T07:23:12.895+11:002015-11-03T07:23:12.895+11:00The drawband had perished so I had to order a &quo...The drawband had perished so I had to order a "new" one from an identical typewriter. The other thing is oiling the typewriter, what parts do I oil and what parts don't I oil, I have given it a dunk cleaning twice. When I received it it was full of leaves and insects and the like so it looks quite clean now, however about 5 of the keys are still quite sticky in that once I push the key the typebar is very slow in returning to its resting position or it doesn't move at all. The only way to remedy this is to lift the key back up from the keyboard. <br />Regards<br />TobiasTobiasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-44104162541225491662015-11-02T14:55:54.466+11:002015-11-02T14:55:54.466+11:00Tobias, don't screw the top plate back down un...Tobias, don't screw the top plate back down until the typebar/keyboard section is back in place. The top plate needs to be slightly elevated. Maybe unscrew the front two screws and loosen the back two, that might give you just enough elevation. I gather that on taking the carriage off the drawband remained taut? The other problem sounds as if the carriage hasn't been properly reattached. It needs to sit completely flat on the two grips before you let go of the release levers. What have you done to hold the drawband taut during all this? Once the keyboard/typebasket is properly back in place, you may find the carriage moves properly? Hard to say without seeing what's you've done. Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-53412394396411037482015-11-02T12:50:33.725+11:002015-11-02T12:50:33.725+11:00Hi, I have an imperial 65 that I am restoring and ...Hi, I have an imperial 65 that I am restoring and I have disassembled it into its three parts, the carriage the main body and the type unit, however rhere are two issues that I can't work out. The first is how to put the type unit back in, each time I have attempted putting the type unit back into the body the black piece on top where the typebars slot into when they hit the paper is hitting the bottom of the spool cover even when I have the shift key depressed to lower it. The other problem is the carriage keeps moving back to its starting position. It's as if the carriage lock isn't working or maybe I put too much tension on the motor.<br />Do you have any advice as to how to remedy these issues. <br />Regards<br />TobiasTobiasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-46980971428166166032013-08-09T15:58:46.758+10:002013-08-09T15:58:46.758+10:00This is cool!This is cool!Allisonhttp://bestellipticalsmachine.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-28171030842438126412013-06-22T06:25:36.319+10:002013-06-22T06:25:36.319+10:00...reminds me, there's a Mr Walker, another Le......reminds me, there's a Mr Walker, another Leicester magnate but in the potato crisp indstry (Walkers is now part of the Pepsico stable) who was also a complete car nut. I wonder if their paths crossed on the leafy lanes of Charnwood Forest?Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-84233095845279709562013-06-22T06:21:19.128+10:002013-06-22T06:21:19.128+10:00I used to use a 66 in the 80s. It sat in the compo...I used to use a 66 in the 80s. It sat in the compositor's room on the ground floor of an old mill which had been repurposed as an art college annexe. After my Remington 5, it felt intimidating and reassuring both at the same time. Being an NGA stronghold, it was the only thing I was allowed to touch in the room. It was a great excuse to hang around the inky end of things - especially when the Monotype was clattering away in the background. The typewriter of course was a means to that end. Chris, the comp, would only accept typescript for jobs he was tasked to set. You see a lot of 66s on ebay UK and I'm often tempted to get one, if only to bask in the silvery green sheen of the paintwork. I'm very happy the council staff were helpful and helped you get ths great story together. Thanks.Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-16554290375200619142013-06-22T03:37:39.805+10:002013-06-22T03:37:39.805+10:00A great post. I never realized that the later Imep...A great post. I never realized that the later Imeperials had interchangeable keyboards. It makes me want to do something insane such as look for one of these in a London flea market next month!Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-7416367499064714032013-06-21T23:56:26.235+10:002013-06-21T23:56:26.235+10:00I enjoyed the story of Pateman and his cars, but e...I enjoyed the story of Pateman and his cars, but especially studied the nice photographs of workers in the factory. As a photographer, I know how difficult it is to separate subject matter out of the clutter in environments like that. And as one who has never mastered the use of artificial light I was impressed at how well flash was used in these photos. TonysVisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12004608151032301174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-37604458770672654042013-06-21T22:38:50.859+10:002013-06-21T22:38:50.859+10:00A fascinating story! Thanks for your hard work in...A fascinating story! Thanks for your hard work in bringing it to us!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686778189040071330noreply@blogger.com