tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post649978350326438630..comments2024-01-29T22:48:07.946-08:00Comments on The Filthy Platen: The seductive allure of my Valentine.Scott Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-28620000164680433812013-04-09T15:54:20.648-07:002013-04-09T15:54:20.648-07:00Thanks John! I do have a little issue with the mar...Thanks John! I do have a little issue with the margins still, but it will have to wait till I have the motivation to rip the case off again. I think it should be easy to resolve. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-66490205672001919532013-04-09T15:53:29.286-07:002013-04-09T15:53:29.286-07:00I think I saw those Olivettis actually. I was quit...I think I saw those Olivettis actually. I was quite curious as well. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-45860273089977339992013-04-09T01:11:28.238-07:002013-04-09T01:11:28.238-07:00Brilliant repair job Scott. I first thought that y...Brilliant repair job Scott. I first thought that you were going to take the Dora's carriage apart to use the innards, so to speak, in the Valentine. This elegant solution is much better, shades of Eduard de Bono. I am really impressed. What had me worried initially were thoughts of compatibility, pitch, margin racks and escapements racks , all sorts of horrible things like that, but, of course your solution by-passes all that <br />Once again,very well done!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02138302382154651383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-60753887234946398582013-02-15T21:59:17.822-08:002013-02-15T21:59:17.822-08:00I'm glad this lovely machine is no longer a di...I'm glad this lovely machine is no longer a disappointment. The next time I am cursing over a typewriter malfunction, I'll remind myself that it is as old as I am. I've seen a few late Olivettis sell new in box recently on ebay and wondered what a new machine would feel like.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-23047343241858927002013-02-14T13:16:44.968-08:002013-02-14T13:16:44.968-08:00Well, I tried to catch that sort of... 'trail ...Well, I tried to catch that sort of... 'trail of clothes' feel. I was largely happy with the photo though.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-72023374703573117572013-02-14T13:15:41.078-08:002013-02-14T13:15:41.078-08:00Ah yes! Minolta F1.7... with very minimal lighting...Ah yes! Minolta F1.7... with very minimal lighting. You spotted it! And thank you. It does seem so odd that these machines hold such a high value. All in all, this machine cost me about $80 all up - including the parts machine. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-49011706268787679992013-02-14T07:48:26.347-08:002013-02-14T07:48:26.347-08:00Good job!!
I love the photo with the high-heeled ...Good job!!<br /><br />I love the photo with the high-heeled red shoes in the background.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-36146477959526988842013-02-14T06:21:49.951-08:002013-02-14T06:21:49.951-08:00It works! Well done!
Valentines are basically the...It works! Well done!<br /><br />Valentines are basically the only expensive typewriters in Switzerland - and after using Adwoa's last year, I decided that it "felt like a bucket" and that I didn't like the feel. The design, however, is still unique.<br />And that first photo is superb! Who doesn't love fast primes...maschinengeschriebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955578932937697125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-87082239382954768312013-02-14T03:32:36.635-08:002013-02-14T03:32:36.635-08:00it is interesting that you say that Bill, as I my ...it is interesting that you say that Bill, as I my Gabby 25 has responded surprisingly well to the Teflon Lubricant that I put on it. But more on that soon.... <br /><br />And yes, the prices have become - absurd! I don't know why they have been so desirable. Then again, I see 10 lettera 32s listed a week, and yet some of them seem to get quite a high price. Odd. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-44619676606946901862013-02-14T03:30:43.427-08:002013-02-14T03:30:43.427-08:00Well... not how can I not love one of my machines!...Well... not how can I not love one of my machines! Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-82174687188113632002013-02-14T03:30:21.113-08:002013-02-14T03:30:21.113-08:00I know how you feel. They seem to consistently hit...I know how you feel. They seem to consistently hit about the $250 mark here. However, of late I've noticed that they have been more around the $150 mark. I think interest may have been dropping in these. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-959856492852935192013-02-14T01:54:11.857-08:002013-02-14T01:54:11.857-08:00Great work on the Valentine. I have always wanted...Great work on the Valentine. I have always wanted one of these, but for the prices in the States, I may never get one. <br /><br />Similarly, many typosphereians comment on Adler J4 and J5 models as being not very good typers. Well, I can attest to them being very good, and the carriages are very very smooth, after a good cleaning (and maybe a few tweaks). My Adlers are much smoother than my other typewriters.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-34008050316926729372013-02-13T22:25:09.868-08:002013-02-13T22:25:09.868-08:00Fantastic repair! The repair success stories are a...Fantastic repair! The repair success stories are always the best ones. And it's nice to know a toxic feud has ended between man and typewriterJasper Lindellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615796112573422913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-28598846593234397452013-02-13T21:19:12.260-08:002013-02-13T21:19:12.260-08:00From frustration to promise. From rage to passion....From frustration to promise. From rage to passion. From hate to love. From... okay, I'll stop. How ingenious of you to use a so-so Dora as organ donor. This is the kind of story I enjoy- bringing an iconic Olivetti back to life. And remember, I was one of those who always believed that you would ultimately reconcile with your Valentine. ( :<br /><br />Ironically, it is one Olivetti that has eluded me (never mind the Dora, whose design is actually no-design). I almost snagged one last Sunday but backed out of the $275 price tag on ebay Buy it Now. I know that price might be considered relatively low since the going rate is $300-$400. But I stepped on the brakes and decided to wait for my right Valentine.<br />Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.com