Vintage Typewriter | Brother Charger 11 Correction Typewriter with Case | FOR DECORATION ONLY
$155.00
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This vintage Brother Charger 11 Correction portable typewriter looks good and does type, but has a few quirks that make me recommend it for decorative use only. This typewriter is from the mid 1970s or 1980s and features a delightful buttery blue metal exterior.
You will receive the exact typewriter that is pictured in this listing.
DETAILS
Color: Blue
Material: Metal body
Keyboard: English QWERTY
Typeface: PICA (10 characters per inch)
Case/Bag/Lid: Black lid with handle
Key Features:
* Three "ink" settings: black, white/correction, and stencil (which uses no ink)
* Single, one and a half, or double spacing (SEE NOTE BELOW)
* CAPS LOCK SO YOU CAN YELL AT PEOPLE
* Adjustable margins and margin-release, so you can type past the margin if you need to
* Foldable carriage return for easy travel
* Bell to let you know you're at the end of a line
Measurements:
12.5" wide
13" deep
4" tall
Serial number: D 53251596. Dates to either April 1975 or April 1985. My guess is 1985, but I can't be sure.
Origin: Made in Japan
CONDITION
Overall, this typewriter is in good cosmetic and mechanical condition, but it does have a couple issues that make me recommend it for decorative use only.
Maintenance performed:
* Cleaned the interior and exterior of the typewriter
* Basic functionality and typing tests
Cosmetic condition:
* There are cracks in the platen from it drying out. See photos.
* There is a small crack in the plastic housing for the carriage. See photos.
* There are a number of scuff marks on the metal exterior that I was unable to remove with cleaning.
* Minimal to no rusting inside or outside of the typewriter.
* There is NO obvious odor from the machine or the case.
* The plastic lid is in good cosmetic condition, with some minor scuffs.
Mechanical condition:
* There is a little metal lever that is used to change the line spacing. The handle of this lever broke off and it's not possible to fix it. I was able to still change the line spacing manually with the use of an awl (metal pointy tool), but I would only recommend relying on this as an option if you are handy with tools. Line spacing is currently set to 1.5.
* All keys work well.
* All functionality works as expected (with exception of line spacing)
It no longer has the original documentation. You can find PDFs of the user manual online, however.
RIBBON
This typewriter uses the Universal Ribbon size.
This typewriter was originally meant to be used with a special correction ribbon, which essentially acts as white out. You press the back key, switch to the correction setting, and type the same letter that you want to correct - this imprints white onto the letter. You can then switch back to the black ink mode and continue typing.
It will come with a fresh black/red ribbon - NOT a correction ribbon. Use the top/white ink setting to type in red.
I typically ship via USPS, but due to the weight and size of this item, I may ship with FedEx or UPS.
This is a great typewriter if you are looking for a unique display piece. Again, I wouldn't really recommend it for typing.
Shipping from United States
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- Europe : 5 - 10 business days
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