Discover the iconic Hermes Baby — expertly rescued, serviced, and fitted with a brand-new platen for dependable typing and exceptional charm. Lightweight at around 4.25 kg yet robust, this legendary model blends vintage elegance with everyday usability.
Mechanical & Functional Highlights
- Fully restored and in working order — crisp, smooth typing, ready to go.
- New purple ribbon installed for clean, consistent output.
- New platen fitted for crisp prints and reduced noise (worth £150 separately).
Cosmetic Condition & Accessories
- Classic Hermes Baby form factor — compact, portable, and instantly recognisable.
- Frame: good overall, with marks throughout from age and use (reflected in the asking price). Mechanisms and frame have been cleaned, though some age stains remain.
- Carrying lid included, with minimal age marks.
- Rubber feet fitted to the base.
Keyboard & Typeface
- Layout: standard QWERTY — intuitive and widely familiar.
- Typeface: Elite, 13 pts per inch.
Quick Highlights
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Condition | Fully serviced — smooth, reliable typing |
| Ribbon | New GR9 purple, 10 metres, fitted |
| Platen | New platen fitted |
| Keyboard | QWERTY layout |
| Typeface | Elite, 13 pts/inch |
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