1920 Underwood 5 #1429404
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
Created: 01-10-2026 at 06:57PM
Last Edit: 01-10-2026 at 06:59PM
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Description:
This is my third Underwood 5, after a first one from 1910, possibly rebuilt (which became a parts machine), and a second one from 1913. I acquired it in 2022 during a road trip.
I have made new 3D-printed replacement feet for this machine. It only has washers on its right side, which makes it tilted. This should be fixed.
This machine still needs cleaning, but it is in ok condition as is.
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Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
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I started collecting my first pre-WW2 standard typewriters in 2017. Since then I have added a few machines to my collection, which now ranges from the 1880s to the 1980s. As of 2024, I have more big standard (desktop) typewriters than portables, a few standard electrics, and some unusual machines like Varitypers, uncommon IBM machines, and more. I am not a pro restorer, but I have restored a few of my machines beyond simple cleaning.
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