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195x Siemag Standard Serial # 180253 195x Siemag Standard typewriter, Serial # 180253 Roger C's 195x Siemag Standard typewriter. 2026-07-25 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Roger C: 195x Siemag Standard Serial # 180253 This is a standard desktop typewriter from Siemag Siegener Maschinenbau AG of West Germany. Some sources indicate it might be a "Meisterin" (championess) model, while other sources show that typewriter model looking quite different (with large 'outrigger' feet and no paper injector, among other differences.) Still other sources show a "De Luxe" or "Deluxe" model which looks quite similar to mine. The typeface is "Pico-Block Ro 325" from Rarotype, 10 CPI. A gothic font, and not cubic as one might first assume. Types very well -- compares favourable to an Olympia SG-1.

195x Siemag Standard #180253

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Roger C (RogerTDB3)
Created: 07-25-2026 at 01:18PM
Last Edit: 07-25-2026 at 01:28PM

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This is a standard desktop typewriter from Siemag Siegener Maschinenbau AG of West Germany. Some sources indicate it might be a "Meisterin" (championess) model, while other sources show that typewriter model looking quite different (with large 'outrigger' feet and no paper injector, among other differences.) Still other sources show a "De Luxe" or "Deluxe" model which looks quite similar to mine. The typeface is "Pico-Block Ro 325" from Rarotype, 10 CPI. A gothic font, and not cubic as one might first assume. Types very well -- compares favourable to an Olympia SG-1.

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From the front. A shadow makes the numeric bank appear a different shade.
From the front. A shadow makes the numeric bank appear a different shade.

With the top removed. I'll get better spools in there eventually. Note the paper injector on the right side.
With the top removed. I'll get better spools in there eventually. Note the paper injector on the right side.

Left side.
Left side.

The back. I believe the back logo was painted-over from the factory.
The back. I believe the back logo was painted-over from the factory.

Right side.
Right side.

The undercarriage. Note the serious decimal tabular bars.
The undercarriage. Note the serious decimal tabular bars.

The "real" serial number, from near a foot.
The "real" serial number, from near a foot.

The "other" serial number, from the frame near the space bar.
The "other" serial number, from the frame near the space bar.

The plastic logo badge.
The plastic logo badge.

Shop sticker from a defunct local establishment. It certainly types like it was expertly-reconditioned -- whch is to say, very very well.
Shop sticker from a defunct local establishment. It certainly types like it was expertly-reconditioned -- whch is to say, very very well.

The typebars indicate the typeface is "325 AR" or "Pico-Block Ro 325" from Rarotype.
The typebars indicate the typeface is "325 AR" or "Pico-Block Ro 325" from Rarotype.

From the Rarotype catalogue of 1980.
From the Rarotype catalogue of 1980.

Hunter: Roger C (RogerTDB3)

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Born to type, forced to collect. Last seen haunting Western Canadian thrift shops.


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