The Torpedo Model 18 is a mechanical typewriter that was manufactured by the Torpedo-Werke AG company in Germany during the 1930s. It is a compact and portable typewriter that was designed for use in offices and homes.
The Torpedo Model 18 features a sleek and modern design that was characteristic of the Art Deco style of the 1930s. It has a sturdy metal frame and a black rough finish, with chrome accents on some of the parts. The typewriter measures approximately 12 inches in width, 12 inches in depth, and 6 inches in height, making it a relatively small and lightweight machine.
The Torpedo Model 18 uses a typeface known as "Pica" which is a standard typeface size of 10 characters per inch. It has a ribbon that is capable of producing black or red ink, and the ribbon can be easily replaced when it runs out.
Overall, the Torpedo Model 18 is a classic must have typewriter: It is a reliable and durable that was designed to withstand frequent use and transportation, and it remains a popular collector's item.
Paper format: Lettera / A4
Keyboard: QWERTZ (german)
Weight: 4,9 kg
Very good conditions: perfect mechanics,
Very good conditions: aestetics some visible scratches compatible of its age .
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