1938 Polish Remington 5 Streamline
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Up for sale is an amazing 1938 Remington Portable Model 5 Streamline typewriter with a Polish keyboard. My first impression with this machine was that it was a German keyboard, seeing the "QWERTZ" keyboard layout which is prevalent on all German typewriters. However, closer examination showed that this typewriter had many characters and symbols that did not belong on a German keyboard, and further research quickly proved that this typewriter is Polish. This is the only Remington Model 5 typewriter that I have ever seen with this keyboard.
Overall, this typewriter is in great shape. The paint shines very nicely, and the metal isn't rusted. The Remington Portable label is worn a bit, and the words "Model 5" which are under the Remington Portable label are not visible unless you look at the paper table at an angle. Also, the case is very beat up, but it still does its job. (see pictures) Some of the fabric on the inside of the case is coming off. Also, the latches can be a pain, and the right hand latch only latched for the picture, although the left hand one continued to stay latched. The case is a very interesting one, and is marked that it was made in Austria. It would be very wise to be very careful with carrying the typewriter inside the case. You can carry it by the handle, but you can't be rough with it, and you should keep the bottom of the case against your leg as you walk with it, so that if the latch was to give way, your leg would keep the typewriter case shut enough so to prevent any damage from occurring.
Overall, this typewriter is in great shape. The paint shines very nicely, and the metal isn't rusted. The Remington Portable label is worn a bit, and the words "Model 5" which are under the Remington Portable label are not visible unless you look at the paper table at an angle. Also, the case is very beat up, but it still does its job. (see pictures) Some of the fabric on the inside of the case is coming off. Also, the latches can be a pain, and the right hand latch only latched for the picture, although the left hand one continued to stay latched. The case is a very interesting one, and is marked that it was made in Austria. It would be very wise to be very careful with carrying the typewriter inside the case. You can carry it by the handle, but you can't be rough with it, and you should keep the bottom of the case against your leg as you walk with it, so that if the latch was to give way, your leg would keep the typewriter case shut enough so to prevent any damage from occurring.
Besides these little issues, this typewriter is otherwise fully functional, and works without any issues. I wouldn't really suggest this typewriter for heavy use, but it still can be used every now and then to fill a page or two. If you're looking for a typewriter with a Polish keyboard, this is probably one of your only options!
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