195x VariTyper 160 #TODO
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
Created: 04-17-2026 at 08:48PM
Last Edit: 04-17-2026 at 08:50PM
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Description:
First Vari-Typer 160 on TWDB! To be fair, this appears almost identical as model 610. We do need to document differences if any.
This machine was probably made in the 1950s or early 1960s.
The badge says "MODEL DSJF", which is the Differential Spacing-Justifying (DSJ) model with Forms option.
It was made by "VARI-TYPER CORPORATION NEWARK N.J. USA".
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Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
Erik Bruchez's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 12790
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.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the VariTyper 160 on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the VariTyper Serial Number page and the VariTyper 160 By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
