1979 Silver Reed SR180 De Luxe #10246210

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Benjamin Esh (Besh27)
Created: 04-16-2024 at 08:43AM
Last Edit: 04-16-2024 at 08:54AM

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Silver-Reed SR 180 De Luxe. This is another Japanese typewriter from my collection. Mine does not have a case and has seen better days. I've cleaned it and it is is complete working order. I gave this machine to my kids so they can practice typing. Most of the time, they just create smiley faces by utilizing the dead key to make the 👀.

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This typewriter features a dead key (right of the "p")

I've replaced this typewriter's grommets that hold the top cover.

My kids smiley faces, using the dead key.

I'be heard that other typists don't like the repeating space key. I don't mind it at all, really. It's a fun feature to have!

I've seen photos of this typewriter having a key tension lever here, but it isn't offered on mine. But, you can see notches in the frame that support that lever.

Hunter: Benjamin Esh (Besh27)

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I'm a software engineer in the Chicagoland area. I've been collecting "vintage" vinyl, computers, mechanical keyboards and typewriters since I was a kid.

I enjoy problem solving and puzzles, so naturally fixing I fell in love with fixing and maintaining mid century typewriters. Today, we generally stare at screens throughout the day, but I've found it's very therapeutic to turn off my phone and fix some mechanical machines.