1970 Olivetti Praxis 48 #5261958

Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 07-07-2025 at 04:02PM
Last Edit: 07-07-2025 at 07:42PM

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An impressive machine, but complicated is an understatement. They are pointing this two ways in the market. With an MSRP of $290, it is $100 more than a Smith Corona 250. Note the articulating cover they copied from SC and the ads as "compact." This is SC's approach to offering a budget office machine compared to an IBM. A gen one Selectric would set you back $500. The speed and the memory features are trying to compete with the typeball.

This produces an impressive impression with great type action speed. I have two slugs out of whack, though. The m and the k and I think it is in the trip point. But how this is adjusted is a mystery even after reading the manual!

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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)

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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.

Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.