The Hermes 3000 is regarded by many to be one of the finest portable typewriters in the world, the most advanced manual made and also one of the most sought after due to its reliability and clarity of type. Many writers often preferred the Hermes typewriters to others because of the quality pages they produce. Larry McMurty, the Pulitzer prize winning author for Lonesome Dove and co-writer for the adaptive screen play Broke Back Mountain, even thanked his Hermes typewriter during his golden globe acceptance speech. “Most heartfelt, I thank my typewriter. My typewriter is a Hermes 3000, surely one of the noblest instruments of European genius.”
The Hermes Baby was introduced next and was considered to be the IPAD of its time. The Swiss have long been revered for their precision and attention to detail and all the Hermes typewriters live up to that reputation. The attention to detail, fit and finish of these typewriters are unmatched. Using a variety of metals in construction, the Rocket is still one of the lightest portable around. The Hermes Baby/Rocket series were introduced in 1935 and were an instant success. The Rocket debuted with minor cosmetic changes from the Baby, such as a color change from grey to sea foam green, a more durable construction with a better handle and locking mechanism as well as enlarged keys making it more user friendly. The lightweight, versatile, and portable Baby and Rocket with their easy to set margins and simple ribbon changing are used by many of the most famous and prolific writers of our time.
OUR TECHS WERE ALL FACTORY TRAINED CERTIFIED REPAIR SPECIALISTS WITH A MINIMUM OF 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE WE FEEL WE DO THE MOST EXTENSIVE RESTORATIONS. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ADD TO SEE WHY
1)The typewriter is completely taken apart. The mechanism is ultrasonically cleaned to make it like new. All painted surfaces are hand cleaned and polished. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts. Our Hermes specialist was factory trained and works exclusively on Hermes machines
2) NEW PLATEN----EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR TYPE QUALITY--
3) NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS
4) NEW FEET
5) NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
6) NEW RETURN CARRIAGE LINE(DRAWSTRING)
7) NEW RIBBON
8) NEW INSULATION
9) NEW BODY GROMMETS
10) COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED AND ULTRASONIC CLEANED
11) CARRIAGE REMOVED AND REBUILT
12) ESCAPEMENT IS REMOVED AND REBUILT
13) TYPE SLUGS AND ARMS CLEANED
14) RIBBON VIBRATOR, REVERSE, COLOR SELECTOR CLEANED /ADJUSTED
15) CHARACTER ALIGNMENT ADJUSTED
16) BACKSPACE, MARGIN AND TAB FUCTIONS ADJUSTED
17) LINE SPACING ADJUSTED
18) CASE CLEANED INSIDE AND OUT --- LOCK ADJUSTED
INCLUDES MANUAL and CASE
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL TYPEWRITER YOU ARE BUYING, AS IT WAS BEING RESTORED--NOT "REPRESENTATIVE" PHOTOS OF ANOTHER TYPEWRITER
THE ORIGINAL DRAWBAND IS A PLASTIC LINE THAT IS 60 YEARS OLD, WE REPLACE IT WITH NEW BLUE MONOFILIMENT LINE
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL
NEW DRAWSTRING
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM IS REMOVED, CLEANED, STOPS ARE MACHINED SMOOTH, SPRINGS REPLACED
INSULATION GETS DIRTY AND CAN BE MOLDY SMELLING, WE REPLACE ALL INSULATION WITH NEW...
THE NUMBERS ARE USUALLY YELLOWED, WE REPAINT ALL NUMBERS
NEW BRIGHT WHITE NUMBERS
FEET REPLACED
PLATEN AND FEED ROLLERS REPLACED
CUSHIONS AND STOPS REPLACED
19) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
# 3526097
1964 HERMES 3000 REFURBISHED TYPEWRITER PICA
OUR TECHS WERE ALL FACTORY TRAINED CERTIFIED REPAIR SPECIALISTS WITH A MINIMUM OF 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE WE FEEL WE DO THE MOST EXTENSIVE RESTORATIONS. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ADD TO SEE WHY
1)The typewriter is completely taken apart. The mechanism is ultrasonically cleaned to make it like new. All painted surfaces are hand cleaned and polished. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts. Our Hermes specialist was factory trained and works exclusively on Hermes machines
2) NEW PLATEN----EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR TYPE QUALITY--
3) NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS
4) NEW FEET
5) NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
6) NEW RETURN CARRIAGE LINE(DRAWSTRING)
7) NEW RIBBON
8) NEW INSULATION
9) NEW BODY GROMMETS
10) COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED AND ULTRASONIC CLEANED
11) CARRIAGE REMOVED AND REBUILT
12) ESCAPEMENT IS REMOVED AND REBUILT
13) TYPE SLUGS AND ARMS CLEANED
14) RIBBON VIBRATOR, REVERSE, COLOR SELECTOR CLEANED /ADJUSTED
15) CHARACTER ALIGNMENT ADJUSTED
16) BACKSPACE, MARGIN AND TAB FUCTIONS ADJUSTED
17) LINE SPACING ADJUSTED
18) CASE CLEANED INSIDE AND OUT --- LOCK ADJUSTED
INCLUDES MANUAL and CASE
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL TYPEWRITER YOU ARE BUYING, AS IT WAS BEING RESTORED--NOT "REPRESENTATIVE" PHOTOS OF ANOTHER TYPEWRITER
THE ORIGINAL DRAWBAND IS A PLASTIC LINE THAT IS 60 YEARS OLD, WE REPLACE IT WITH NEW BLUE MONOFILIMENT LINE
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL
NEW DRAWSTRING
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM IS REMOVED, CLEANED, STOPS ARE MACHINED SMOOTH, SPRINGS REPLACED
INSULATION GETS DIRTY AND CAN BE MOLDY SMELLING, WE REPLACE ALL INSULATION WITH NEW...
THE NUMBERS ARE USUALLY YELLOWED, WE REPAINT ALL NUMBERS
NEW BRIGHT WHITE NUMBERS
FEET REPLACED
PLATEN AND FEED ROLLERS REPLACED
CUSHIONS AND STOPS REPLACED
19) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
# 3246864
OUR TECHS ARE FACTORY TRAINED CERTIFIED REPAIR SPECIALISTS WITH A MINIMUM OF 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE--- WE FEEL WE DO THE MOST EXTENSIVE RESTORATIONS OF ANYONE IN THE U.S.--PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ADD TO SEE WHY
1)The typewriter is completely taken apart. The mechanism is ultrasonically cleaned to make it like new. All painted surfaces are hand cleaned and polished. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts. Our Hermes specialist was factory trained and works exclusively on Hermes machines
2) NEW PLATEN----EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR TYPE QUALITY--
3) NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS
4) NEW FEET
5) NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
6) NEW RETURN CARRIAGE LINE(DRAWSTRING)
7) NEW RIBBON
8) NEW INSULATION
9) NEW BODY GROMMETS
10) COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED AND ULTRASONIC CLEANED
11) CARRIAGE REMOVED AND REBUILT
12) ESCAPEMENT IS REMOVED AND REBUILT
13) TYPE SLUGS AND ARMS CLEANED
14) RIBBON VIBRATOR, REVERSE, COLOR SELECTOR CLEANED /ADJUSTED
15) CHARACTER ALIGNMENT ADJUSTED
16) BACKSPACE, MARGIN FUNCTIONS ADJUSTED
17) LINE SPACING ADJUSTED
18) CASE CLEANED INSIDE AND OUT --- LOCK ADJUSTED
INCLUDES MANUAL and CASE
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL TYPEWRITER YOU ARE BUYING, AS IT WAS BEING RESTORED--NOT "REPRESENTATIVE" PHOTOS OF ANOTHER TYPEWRITER
THE ORIGINAL DRAWBAND IS A PLASTIC LINE THAT IS 60 YEARS OLD, WE REPLACE IT WITH NEW BLUE MONOFILIMENT LINE
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL
NEW DRAWSTRING
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM IS REMOVED, CLEANED, STOPS ARE MACHINED SMOOTH, SPRINGS REPLACED
INSULATION GETS DIRTY AND CAN BE MOLDY SMELLING, WE REPLACE ALL INSULATION WITH NEW...
FEET REPLACED
PLATEN AND FEED ROLLERS REPLACED
CUSHIONS AND STOPS REPLACED
19) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
# 9504580
OUR TECHS WERE ALL FACTORY TRAINED CERTIFIED REPAIR SPECIALISTS WITH A MINIMUM OF 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE WE FEEL WE DO THE MOST EXTENSIVE RESTORATIONS. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ADD TO SEE WHY
Techno pica FONT
1)The typewriter is completely taken apart. The mechanism is ultrasonically cleaned to make it like new. All painted surfaces are hand cleaned and polished. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts. Our Hermes specialist was factory trained and works exclusively on Hermes machines
2) NEW PLATEN----EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR TYPE QUALITY--
3) NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS
4) NEW FEET
5) NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
6) NEW RETURN CARRIAGE LINE(DRAWSTRING)
7) NEW RIBBON
8) NEW INSULATION
9) NEW BODY GROMMETS
10) COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED AND ULTRASONIC CLEANED
11) CARRIAGE REMOVED AND REBUILT
12) ESCAPEMENT IS REMOVED AND REBUILT
13) TYPE SLUGS AND ARMS CLEANED
14) RIBBON VIBRATOR, REVERSE, COLOR SELECTOR CLEANED /ADJUSTED
15) CHARACTER ALIGNMENT ADJUSTED
16) BACKSPACE, MARGIN AND TAB FUCTIONS ADJUSTED
17) LINE SPACING ADJUSTED
18) CASE CLEANED INSIDE AND OUT --- LOCK ADJUSTED
PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL TYPEWRITER YOU ARE BUYING, AS IT WAS BEING RESTORED--NOT "REPRESENTATIVE" PHOTOS OF ANOTHER TYPEWRITER
THE ORIGINAL DRAWBAND IS A PLASTIC LINE THAT IS 60 YEARS OLD, WE REPLACE IT WITH NEW BLUE MONOFILIMENT LINE
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL
NEW DRAWSTRING
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM IS REMOVED, CLEANED, STOPS ARE MACHINED SMOOTH, SPRINGS REPLACED
ORIGINAL LETTERING IS YELLOWED AND HARD TO READ
WE RE-LETTER ALL OLD MARKINGS
OLD INSULATION IS DIRTY AND USUALLY SMELLS WE REPLACE IT WITH NEW
NEW AND OLD FEET, FOOT HOLDER IS ULTRASONICALLY CLEANED AND THEN BUFFED, REPLACED WITH NEW FOOT
THERE ARE SEVERAL RUBER AND FELT STOPS AND INSULATORS THAT HAVE BECOME DETORIATED WITH AGE, WE REPLACE ALL WITH NEW
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM IS REMOVED, CLEANED, STOPS ARE MACHINED SMOOTH, SPRINGS REPLACED
19) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service # 3101955
OUR TECHS WERE ALL FACTORY TRAINED CERTIFIED REPAIR SPECIALISTS WITH A MINIMUM OF 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE WE FEEL WE DO THE MOST EXTENSIVE RESTORATIONS. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ADD TO SEE WHY
ELITE FONT
1)The typewriter is completely taken apart. The mechanism is ultrasonically cleaned to make it like new. All painted surfaces are hand cleaned and polished. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts. Our Hermes specialist was factory trained and works exclusively on Hermes machines
2) NEW PLATEN----EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR TYPE QUALITY--
3) NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS
4) NEW FEET
5) NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
6) NEW RETURN CARRIAGE LINE(DRAWSTRING)
7) NEW RIBBON
8) NEW INSULATION
9) NEW BODY GROMMETS
INCLUDES MANUAL and CASE
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL TYPEWRITER YOU ARE BUYING, AS IT WAS BEING RESTORED--NOT "REPRESENTATIVE" PHOTOS OF ANOTHER TYPEWRITER
THE ORIGINAL DRAWBAND IS A PLASTIC LINE THAT IS 60 YEARS OLD, WE REPLACE IT WITH NEW BLUE MONOFILIMENT LINE
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL
NEW DRAWSTRING
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM IS REMOVED, CLEANED, STOPS ARE MACHINED SMOOTH, SPRINGS REPLACED
INSULATION GETS DIRTY AND CAN BE MOLDY SMELLING, WE REPLACE ALL INSULATION WITH NEW...PICTURE SHOWS NEW INSULATION ON TOP OLD ON BOTTOM
10) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
# 3266472
1964 HERMES 3000 RESTORED VINTAGE PORTABLE TYPEWRITER
OUR TECHS WERE ALL FACTORY TRAINED CERTIFIED REPAIR SPECIALISTS WITH A MINIMUM OF 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE WE FEEL WE DO THE MOST EXTENSIVE RESTORATIONS. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ADD TO SEE WHY
CURSIVE FONT
1)The typewriter is completely taken apart. The mechanism is ultrasonically cleaned to make it like new. All painted surfaces are hand cleaned and polished. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts. Our Hermes specialist was factory trained and works exclusively on Hermes machines
2) NEW PLATEN----EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR TYPE QUALITY--
3) NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS
4) NEW FEET
5) NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
6) NEW RETURN CARRIAGE LINE(DRAWSTRING)
7) NEW RIBBON
8) NEW INSULATION
9) NEW BODY GROMMETS
INCLUDES MANUAL and CASE
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL TYPEWRITER YOU ARE BUYING, AS IT WAS BEING RESTORED--NOT "REPRESENTATIVE" PHOTOS OF ANOTHER TYPEWRITER
THE ORIGINAL DRAWBAND IS A PLASTIC LINE THAT IS 60 YEARS OLD, WE REPLACE IT WITH NEW BLUE MONOFILIMENT LINE
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL
NEW DRAWSTRING
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM IS REMOVED, CLEANED, STOPS ARE MACHINED SMOOTH, SPRINGS REPLACED
PLATEN AND FEED ROLLERS RECOVERED WITH NEW RUBBER
BODY GROMMETS REPLACED
RUBBER FEET REPLACED
THIS IS WHY WE REPLACE THE RUBBER ...WE TRIED TO BEND THESE FEET A LITTLE
INSULATION GETS DIRTY AND CAN BE MOLDY SMELLING, WE REPLACE ALL INSULATION WITH NEW...PICTURE SHOWS NEW INSULATION ON TOP OLD ON BOTTOM
THE NUMBERS ARE USUALLY YELLOWED, WE REPAINT ALL NUMBERS
NEW BRIGHT WHITE NUMBERS
BODY INSULATORS REPLACED
10) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
# 3247640
1955 HERMES ROCKET RESTORED VINTAGE PORTABLE TYPEWRITER
The Hermes Rocket was the IPAD of its time. The Swiss have long been revered for their precision and attention to detail. The hemes typewriters all live up to that reputation. The attention to detail and fit and finish of these typewriters are unmatched. Using a variety of metals in construction the Rocket is still one of the lightest portable around. The Hermes Baby/Rocket series was introduced in 1935 and was an instant success Lightweight, versatile, and portable, it works for the busy professional or student. Used by many of the most famous and prolific writers of our time, the Hemes Rocket has a wide and ardent following .
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The designer of the Hermes was Paillard, a company from Yverdon, Switzerland. This company spent years researching how they could improve the current typewriter design. After dissecting many of the current models, they were able to add features to the typewriter that made the Hermes typewriter one of the top models to own. Many writers often preferred the Hermes typewriters to others because of the quality pages they produce. Larry McMurty, a well known screen play writer and author of Broke Back Mountain even thanked his Hermes typewriter when he received an award. “Most heartfelt, I thank my typewriter. My typewriter is a Hermes 3000, surely one of the noblest instruments of European genius.”
This particular gem was produced in the 1955 . It has been completely serviced to include:
1) We rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
2)The typewriter is completely taken apart Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts
DRAWSTRING BEING REPLACED
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM BEING WORKED ON
OLD INSULATION BEING REMOVED
3) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
1) NEW PLATEN
2) NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS
3) NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
4) NEW FEET
5) NEW CARRIAGE RETURN LINE
6) NEW INSULATION
7) NEW SILK RIBBON
6
MACHINE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION A COUPLE RUB MARKS ON A COUPLE CORNERS AND CASE
INCLUDES MANUAL
INCLUDES ONE YEAR WARRANTY
SERIAL # 5443925
OUR TECHS WERE ALL FACTORY TRAINED CERTIFIED REPAIR SPECIALISTS WITH A MINIMUM OF 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE WE FEEL WE DO THE MOST EXTENSIVE RESTORATIONS. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ADD TO SEE WHY
MORE RARE SMALL PICA, WHICH IS A SLIGHTLY SHORTER CHARACTERS AND MORE BOLD(THICKER) TYPE FONT
1962 HERMES 3000 RESTORED VINTAGE PORTABLE TYPEWRITER
Writers that love the Hermes 3000
Tom Hanks
Jack Kerouac
Morris Lurie
Larry McMurtry (thanked his Hermes 3000 at the 2006 Golden Globes)
Sylvia Plath (hers sold for $45,662 USD at auction)
Stephen Dixon
Stephen Fry
Sam Shepard
John Steinbeck(Grapes of Wrath,Of Mice and Men)
Eugene Lonesco
Matt Groening(Simpsons Show Creator)
The Hermes 3000 was first introduced in 1958 and was an instant success. It was one of the most sophisticated manual portable ever made. Its major innovations included the world's first lightning margins (visible in front of the sheet of paper), a control board grouping all the service keys, and integrated base plate and cover to facilitate handling and carrying.
It is a great all around versatile typewriter. It was designed for office use, with many features common to office machines but seldom found in portables. Its ease of handling and clarity of type make it the ideal personal typewriter for writers and executives. Its is compact, lightweight, and extremely reliable. It is the Hermes 3000 into the ultimate in professional portables. The Hermes 3000 is regarded by many to be the one of finest portable typewriters in the world. It was considered to be one of the most advanced manual typewriters that had ever been made and one of the most sought after manual typewriters.
The designer of the Hermes 3000 was Paillard, a company from Yverdon, Switzerland. This company spent years researching how they could improve the current typewriter design. After dissecting many of the current models, they were able to add features to the typewriter that made the Hermes typewriter one of the top models to own. Many writers often preferred the Hermes typewriters to others because of the quality pages they produce. Larry McMurty, a well known screen play writer and author of Broke Back Mountain even thanked his Hermes typewriter when he received an award. “Most heartfelt, I thank my typewriter. My typewriter is a Hermes 3000, surely one of the noblest instruments of European genius.”
This particular gem was produced in the 1962 . It has been completely serviced to include:
1) We rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
2)The typewriter is completely taken apart Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts Our Hermes specialist was factory trained and worked exclusively on Hermes machines
ACTUAL MACHINE IN AUCTION UNDERGOING REBUILD PROCESS
NEW DRAWBAND..WE USE A BLUE TO DIFFERENTIATE FROM ORIGINAL CLEAR
3) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
1) NEW PLATEN----EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR TYPE QUALITY--
2) NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS
3) NEW FEET
4) NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
5) NEW RETURN CARRIAGE LINE
6) NEW RIBBON
INCLUDES MANUAL and CASE
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL NUMBER 3249689
1967 HERMES BABY RESTORED CURSIVE VINTAGE PORTABLE TYPEWRITER
The Hermes Baby was the IPAD of its time. The Swiss have long been revered for their precision and attention to detail. The Hermes typewriters all live up to that reputation. The attention to detail and fit and finish of these typewriters are unmatched. Using a variety of metals in construction the Baby is still one of the lightest portable around. The Hermes Baby/Rocket series was introduced in 1935 and was an instant success Lightweight, versatile, and portable, it works for the busy professional or student. Used by many of the most famous and prolific writers of our time, the Hermes Rocket/Baby has a wide and ardent following .
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The designer of the Hermes was Paillard, a company from Yverdon, Switzerland. This company spent years researching how they could improve the current typewriter design. After dissecting many of the current models, they were able to add features to the typewriter that made the Hermes typewriter one of the top models to own. Many writers often preferred the Hermes typewriters to others because of the quality pages they produce. Larry McMurty, a well known screen play writer and author of Broke Back Mountain even thanked his Hermes typewriter when he received an award. “Most heartfelt, I thank my typewriter. My typewriter is a Hermes 3000, surely one of the noblest instruments of European genius.”
This particular gem was produced in the 1967 . It has been completely serviced to include:
1) We rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
2)The typewriter is completely taken apart Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts
3) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
NEW PLATEN
NEW FEED ROLLERS
NEW DRAWSTRING
NEW INSULATION
NEW FEET
NEW RIBBON
26 NEW SPINGS
MACHINE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.. CASE REAR LIP HAS REPAIR KIT INSTALLED
INCLUDES MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL # 6320466
1965 HERMES 3000 RESTORED VINTAGE PORTABLE TYPEWRITER
OUR TECHS WERE ALL FACTORY TRAINED CERTIFIED REPAIR SPECIALISTS WITH A MINIMUM OF 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE WE FEEL WE DO THE MOST EXTENSIVE RESTORATIONS. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ADD TO SEE WHY
Writers that love the Hermes 3000
Tom Hanks
Jack Kerouac
Morris Lurie
Larry McMurtry (thanked his Hermes 3000 at the 2006 Golden Globes)
Sylvia Plath (hers sold for $45,662 USD at auction)
Stephen Dixon
Stephen Fry
Sam Shepard
John Steinbeck(Grapes of Wrath,Of Mice and Men)
Eugene Lonesco
Matt Groening(Simpsons Show Creator)
The Hermes 3000 was first introduced in 1958 and was an instant success. It was one of the most sophisticated manual portable ever made. Its major innovations included the world's first lightning margins (visible in front of the sheet of paper), a control board grouping all the service keys, and integrated base plate and cover to facilitate handling and carrying.
It is a great all around versatile typewriter. It was designed for office use, with many features common to office machines but seldom found in portables. Its ease of handling and clarity of type make it the ideal personal typewriter for writers and executives. Its is compact, lightweight, and extremely reliable. It is the Hermes 3000 into the ultimate in professional portables. The Hermes 3000 is regarded by many to be the one of finest portable typewriters in the world. It was considered to be one of the most advanced manual typewriters that had ever been made and one of the most sought after manual typewriters.
The designer of the Hermes 3000 was Paillard, a company from Yverdon, Switzerland. This company spent years researching how they could improve the current typewriter design. After dissecting many of the current models, they were able to add features to the typewriter that made the Hermes typewriter one of the top models to own. Many writers often preferred the Hermes typewriters to others because of the quality pages they produce. Larry McMurty, a well known screen play writer and author of Broke Back Mountain even thanked his Hermes typewriter when he received an award. “Most heartfelt, I thank my typewriter. My typewriter is a Hermes 3000, surely one of the noblest instruments of European genius.”
This particular gem was produced in the 1965 . It has been completely serviced to include:
1) We rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
2)The typewriter is completely taken apart Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts
ACTUAL MACHINE IN AUCTION UNDERGOING REBUILD PROCESS
3) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
New Platen
New infeed and outfeed rollers
New drawband
New feet
New felt and rubber
New Ribbon
21 New Springs
INCLUDES MANUAL and CASE
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL NUMBER 3330216
Writers that love the Hermes 3000
Tom Hanks
Jack Kerouac
Morris Lurie
Larry McMurtry (thanked his Hermes 3000 at the 2006 Golden Globes)
Sylvia Plath (hers sold for $45,662 USD at auction)
Stephen Dixon
Stephen Fry Sam Shepard John Steinbeck(Grapes of Wrath,Of Mice and Men)
Eugene Lonesco
Matt Groening(Simpsons Show Creator)
The Hermes 3000 was first introduced in 1958 and was an instant success. It was one of the most sophisticated manual portable ever made. Its major innovations included the world's first lightning margins (visible in front of the sheet of paper), a control board grouping all the service keys, and integrated base plate and cover to facilitate handling and carrying.
It is a great all around versatile typewriter. It was designed for office use, with many features common to office machines but seldom found in portables. Its ease of handling and clarity of type make it the ideal personal typewriter for writers and executives. Its is compact, lightweight, and extremely reliable. It is the Hermes 3000 into the ultimate in professional portables. The Hermes 3000 is regarded by many to be the one of finest portable typewriters in the world. It was considered to be one of the most advanced manual typewriters that had ever been made and one of the most sought after manual typewriters.
The designer of the Hermes 3000 was Paillard, a company from Yverdon, Switzerland. This company spent years researching how they could improve the current typewriter design. After dissecting many of the current models, they were able to add features to the typewriter that made the Hermes typewriter one of the top models to own. Many writers often preferred the Hermes typewriters to others because of the quality pages they produce. Larry McMurty, a well known screen play writer and author of Broke Back Mountain even thanked his Hermes typewriter when he received an award. “Most heartfelt, I thank my typewriter. My typewriter is a Hermes 3000, surely one of the noblest instruments of European genius.”
This particular gem was produced in the 1961 It is the Pica Typeface. It has been completely serviced to include:
1) We rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition. Our Hermes specialist was factory trained and worked exclusivly on Hermes machines
2)The typewriter is completely taken apart Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts
ACTUAL MACHINE IN AUCTION UNDERGOING REBUILD PROCESS
3) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
1) NEW PLATEN----EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR TYPE QUALITY--
2) NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS
3) NEW FEET
4) NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
5) NEW RETURN CARRIAGE LINE
6) NEW RIBBON
7) NEW FELT AND RUBBER STOPS
INCLUDES MANUAL, CARRY CASE...case has aftermarket handle
MACHINE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL # 3100520
1962 HERMES 3000 RESTORED VINTAGE PORTABLE TYPEWRITER
TECHNO ELITE TYPEFACE
Writers that love the Hermes 3000
Tom Hanks
Jack Kerouac
Morris Lurie
Larry McMurtry (thanked his Hermes 3000 at the 2006 Golden Globes)
Sylvia Plath (hers sold for $45,662 USD at auction)
Stephen Dixon
Stephen Fry
Sam Shepard
John Steinbeck(Grapes of Wrath,Of Mice and Men)
Eugene Lonesco
Matt Groening(Simpsons Show Creator)
The Hermes 3000 was first introduced in 1958 and was an instant success. It was one of the most sophisticated manual portable ever made. Its major innovations included the world's first lightning margins (visible in front of the sheet of paper), a control board grouping all the service keys, and integrated base plate and cover to facilitate handling and carrying.
It is a great all around versatile typewriter. It was designed for office use, with many features common to office machines but seldom found in portables. Its ease of handling and clarity of type make it the ideal personal typewriter for writers and executives. Its is compact, lightweight, and extremely reliable. It is the Hermes 3000 into the ultimate in professional portables. The Hermes 3000 is regarded by many to be the one of finest portable typewriters in the world. It was considered to be one of the most advanced manual typewriters that had ever been made and one of the most sought after manual typewriters.
The designer of the Hermes 3000 was Paillard, a company from Yverdon, Switzerland. This company spent years researching how they could improve the current typewriter design. After dissecting many of the current models, they were able to add features to the typewriter that made the Hermes typewriter one of the top models to own. Many writers often preferred the Hermes typewriters to others because of the quality pages they produce. Larry McMurty, a well known screen play writer and author of Broke Back Mountain even thanked his Hermes typewriter when he received an award. “Most heartfelt, I thank my typewriter. My typewriter is a Hermes 3000, surely one of the noblest instruments of European genius.”
This particular gem was produced in the 1962. It has some unusual provenance. It was owned by an employee for Triad Productions, which arranged for rock concerts in the 1970's. The typewriter includes some paperwork detailing a concert schedule with Black Sabbath, Cat Stevens and Egar Broughton.
It has been completely serviced to include:
1) We rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition. Our Hermes specialist was factory trained and worked exclusively on Hermes machines
2)The typewriter is completely taken apart Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts
ACTUAL MACHINE IN AUCTION UNDERGOING REBUILD PROCESS
3) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
New Platen
New infeed and outfeed rollers
New drawband
New feet
New felt and rubber
New Ribbon
21 New Springs
INCLUDES MANUAL and CASE
MACHINE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL # 3129448