No 18 Typewriter of the Day: Torpedo 18 - 1953

No18 TOTD a Torpedo 18

I bought this machine from a lady who lived in a small town north of Edmonton.  I am very fond of  Torpedos because of their action and I am also fond of typewriters manufactured in 1953, the year of my birth.  The owner was offering the typewriter on eBay and since she had a Canadian address I knew she would have very little traffic.  I picked it up for my opening bid and discovered that I had bought a great little machine.  I sometimes forget to read the description what I am bidding on and end up with some nasty surprises.  Other times I find that the machine is totally

trashed either by poor packing or nasty drop and draggers.  This machine arrived perfectly.  If you ever get a chance to type on a Torpedo go for it they are worth it.  64 years old and still snappy!  Enjoy the pictures



Have a look at the typeface.  Check out the English keyboard with German and French extra keys. 



Only thing - no tabulator.

J