tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post7884969196703619324..comments2024-03-25T08:42:25.940+01:00Comments on Retro Tech Geneva: Typosphere Must-Have?: Remington Noiseless Model SevenAdwoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00457285629002149759noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-6749130817789810832016-08-24T06:05:11.212+02:002016-08-24T06:05:11.212+02:00Hi Everyone.
Could you tell me what the outer laye...Hi Everyone.<br />Could you tell me what the outer layer is made of?is it metal/balelite or something else?many thanksomnivorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02623199519764714463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-22051578639752174992012-06-04T12:24:21.368+02:002012-06-04T12:24:21.368+02:00It's relieving to know I'm not alone with ...It's relieving to know I'm not alone with the skipping issue. Now if only someone could get Richard to remember EXACTLY how he fixed his, so he could share with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-31942143518128212412011-11-21T07:54:22.235+01:002011-11-21T07:54:22.235+01:00@Richard: Thanks! I knew you would approve ;-) I&#...@Richard: Thanks! I knew you would approve ;-) I'll do a bit of gentle cleaning in the general area of the escapement and see if it improves things, but it's not too bad really. The "a" is triggered maybe 20% of the time, which does not detract from using the machine.<br /><br />@Bill: I think any Noiseless you get with glass keytops would not be a Model 7, but a Noiseless Adwoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457285629002149759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-48565679499181446562011-11-21T02:25:44.827+01:002011-11-21T02:25:44.827+01:00It's absolutely beautiful! And when are you go...It's absolutely beautiful! And when are you gonna learn to go easy with the scrubbing?? LolMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01004430836301702086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-71711076483014407942011-11-21T01:30:35.534+01:002011-11-21T01:30:35.534+01:00It *is* a lovely bit of design work. I held out fo...It *is* a lovely bit of design work. I held out for an early one with the large 7 on the paper tray, like yours. <br /><br />When I got it, the paper tray decals were faded to practically silver. So I got a gold leaf paint marker from a craft store and slooowly, caaaarefully filled in the lettering. If you go that route, I suggest practicing with the pen on something else, because it takes a bit Machines of Loving Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286532870875619199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-74219743053035648742011-11-21T00:17:35.503+01:002011-11-21T00:17:35.503+01:00...and if you really have to get a machine without......and if you really have to get a machine without a case, this could be the ideal machine. Sturdy!Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-30933801217712406932011-11-21T00:16:06.259+01:002011-11-21T00:16:06.259+01:00Flattening pringled ribbon covers on the Underwood...Flattening pringled ribbon covers on the Underwood may be a lost cause. They'll never be as flat and shiny as pre-war metal ones. Tempted to send you new feet, or at least the makings thereof. She looks a little down at heel.Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-88967426318422935422011-11-20T21:01:34.445+01:002011-11-20T21:01:34.445+01:00Definitely a must-have! I've just added it to ...Definitely a must-have! I've just added it to my wish-list... And just looks great in the photos. I just hope to be as lucky as you and be able to find one in good conditions and a affordable price. Thanks for sharing :)Fernando Antuneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303644262338846935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-77878069764873482642011-11-20T20:22:50.720+01:002011-11-20T20:22:50.720+01:00Glad you have gotten a Noiseless Model 7! Great r...Glad you have gotten a Noiseless Model 7! Great review. I was amazed when I got mine at the engineering of the typebar angles as you pointed out. These machines are works of wonder. Mine will not look nearly as nice as yours since it has the black ribbon cover knobs, no decal on the paper tray, and wrinkle finish black paint. My wish list includes a shiny black one with the chrome knob Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-75606014089608831162011-11-20T15:35:31.400+01:002011-11-20T15:35:31.400+01:00Congratulations, it's beautiful. And yes, a RN...Congratulations, it's beautiful. And yes, a RNP7 was my first typewriter and would be the last one I'd abandon, for sentimental reasons. My typeface is just like yours. It's a bit more rounded and soft than the usual typefaces.<br /><br />I fixed the skipping issue on my machine but honestly can't remember how (this was a few years ago). I think it's a matter of cleaning the Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-20780812286336477082011-11-20T15:22:54.495+01:002011-11-20T15:22:54.495+01:00@Cameron: I expect it won't be too long before...@Cameron: I expect it won't be too long before you come across another; there seem to have been many of these sold in the U.S.<br /><br />@Florian: Yes, the presence of a case used to be a dealbreaker for me too, but I'm glad I made an exception for this one. It's too pretty to be kept hidden away :-) Now that I know it's on your wishlist, I'll see if I ever come across Adwoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457285629002149759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-23785824393272368622011-11-20T05:59:47.092+01:002011-11-20T05:59:47.092+01:00I've got one of these, too! Lucky is his name,...I've got one of these, too! <a href="http://clickthing.blogspot.com/2009/05/call-me-lucky.html" rel="nofollow">Lucky</a> is his name, as in "lucky find." It's a crinkle-finish machine, so it didn't clean up as well as yours, but even chipped and faded and missing one of those little spring-loaded feed rollers on the front, it's a neat machine. I do feel like I need to mpclemenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12807147515549175803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-4410505846757942962011-11-20T02:33:17.791+01:002011-11-20T02:33:17.791+01:00Very cool! you really seem to have great luck wit...Very cool! you really seem to have great luck with getting good machines. I love watching the action on these.notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-5520079411564542852011-11-20T00:06:00.299+01:002011-11-20T00:06:00.299+01:00FYI: just noticed a cool thing ... to make room fo...FYI: just noticed a cool thing ... to make room for the extra keys needed for accents and the pound/dollar signs, your typewriter's backspace and margin release keys have been relocated above the keyboard with, I assume, special slots cut through the bakelite cover.rnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115499862681364911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-11685092463361833332011-11-19T23:58:24.017+01:002011-11-19T23:58:24.017+01:00This one is also on my list, but keeps getting del...This one is also on my list, but keeps getting delayed as it is relatively common on U.S. ebay. I bid on a Noiseless 8 (the big, chunky Deco version) this week and didn't quite get there.<br /><br />I've looked at the auction descriptions of at least 100 of these over the last few months and only recall a couple having type samples. Ah, well.<br /><br />Again, beautiful photos. They Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-41263053851331026992011-11-19T23:56:00.287+01:002011-11-19T23:56:00.287+01:00It was one of these sleek beasts that got me hooke...It was one of these sleek beasts that got me hooked on typewriters, too. I always had used typewriters--a 70s Olympia in college, a borrowed Lettera 32, and, when that was repossessed, a borrowed Skyriter, later on. But when I came upon a good-condition Noiseless No. 7, with its case, in a flea market, I thought it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I took it home for $40. Turned out rnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115499862681364911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-19361690504624879312011-11-19T22:47:20.884+01:002011-11-19T22:47:20.884+01:00It's a typewriter that's already been on m...It's a typewriter that's already been on my wish list for a long time, too. Due to my restrictions, only with case and not too expensive, I havent't got to find any so far.maschinengeschriebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955578932937697125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-35543931978709758662011-11-19T22:07:06.080+01:002011-11-19T22:07:06.080+01:00As you say, "very striking". (pun intend...As you say, "very striking". (pun intended!)<br /><br />I saw one of these at an antique mall a few months ago. They wanted $75 and I was VERY tempted, but decided to buy a Remington Quiet-Riter (1950) at the same store for $35 instead.<br /><br />My purchase is a good, solid typer but has nowhere NEAR the beauty of your Noiseless. What a lovely machine!Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633967390492270136noreply@blogger.com