So here we all were, sitting around the typosphere after and Robert Messenger and Richard Polt took their typewriters travelling, thinking just one thing...
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My wonderful Kolibri.
I took the Kolibri over to John's place the day after it arrived, and we give it a bit of a cursory look over on his counter. We blasted it with air and gave it a little bit of a clean, and just made sure that it got working properly. When I have a little more time I'll continue working on it till it is in perfect operating order. It is close, and It should only take some more detailed cleaning.
Indavertently however, I managed to damage the finish attempting something with polishing. You can't see it in these photos, as I managed to repair most of it, but I felt like a right dick when I did it. it was on the top of the ribbon cover too where everyone can see it.
Was wondering where you've been, Scott. Holed up at home with a Groma Kolibri. That would explain you lack of posts this week. Makes sense. Enjoy it! That burgundy finish is too cool.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used my one in some time. Might have to bust it out this week.
Ah, yes. I have been quiet. I've been sick for most of the week, and a bit of a shambles.
DeleteWell, the desires of the rest of us sans-Kolibri people haven't been helped tonight with this news of your acquisition of an absolute stunner of a typewriter.
ReplyDeleteI try not to rub it in... I just love these typewriters. Such beautiful machines.
DeleteThose are the original subtitles, those I saw in the theater were fake. ( :
ReplyDeleteHandsome burgundy Kolibri. I can imagine how painful it must have been when you damaged the paint, but it's hardly noticeable now. I'm curious about the color of the machine you got from Germany.
Let me guess: silver.
DeleteI'll just say this - it is not a Kolibri, and it isn't the colour that makes is special.
DeleteThat is a pretty little traveler. I like the color, chrome accents, and the curve of the carriage return lever. And now you have seeded a need for yet another travel typewriter.
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha ha! Oh, I'm sure you can resist the temptation! But I'm sure you won't ;).
DeleteCongratulations! That is a wonderful looking Kolibri. I get envious every time I see some one get one of these. I guess I will need to spring some money loose and buy one, but wait, I promised myself not to buy any typewriters in 2013 unless it has an unusual typeface or is a nice Mill. I wonder how I added 10 to my collection in less than 8 months?
ReplyDeleteGreat work Scott. I wish I were lucky enough to be able to find one affordable Groma Kolibri.
All in good time. You'll find one, I'm sure. Just might need some patience! I'm still scratching my head as to how this guy didn't sell in two months.
DeleteYeah, mmkay, it's cute I guess...
ReplyDeleteNo I'm kidding you, it looks amazing, despite of the damage you've done with it. Cannot see anything of that in the pictures! Also liked what you did with the subtitles. Very convincing ;-)
Well, if you can't have fun at the expense of such serious movies, what can you have fun at!?
DeleteYou can 'just' make them out in the photos...
.... the damage marks that is.
Delete...and as one, the massed ranks of the Typosphere head over to the local'Bay with a Kolibri search on their mind. Well, that's what I'm doing! Bye.
ReplyDeleteYou know, after I put a photo of mine up on my blog last week, the two QWERTZ units that I had a watch on, on Etsy, sold within hours.
DeleteI suspect the one that belonged to our friend in Geneva is on it's way to Singapore.
Congrats! In the photos, at least, it looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt is... and the damage isn't all that bad. But I just feel a dill. Thanks Richard, these are great machines.
DeleteThe captioned pictures make the post. Hilarious!
ReplyDeleteI'd had this idea rolling around in my head for weeks! I finally had time to post it.
DeleteGreat post, Scott, well done. Let me know if you need any parts. I think I'm sending John some spare parts for your Gossen Tippa? Did you get the spare parts Adler Favorit from John?
ReplyDeleteThanks Rob!
DeleteYou have some spare parts? The machine is actually working pretty nicely now. But if you have a case (lid)...
I didn't realise that you have a parts Kolibri! I'll have to message you.
As for the Favorit, I sure did! I sent you an email, but it must have gotten lost somewhere I guess. I'll catch you on Facebook instead.
It looks like I will also get some tax back.....
ReplyDeleteLooks like I need to get my arse over to your place with a bit of that Tax, for that SP!
DeletePhoto number three made me bust out laughing! I suspect my spousal unit has had the same reaction.
ReplyDeleteI do love the look of the burgundy Kolibris. Congratulations!
Oh, I don't think you're alone at having a frustrated other half! I think Ms Jane has only been vaguely tolerant of my interest. I know that one day it'll come to a bit of an end.
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