![]() The typewriters are small because of the sleek case feature. The benefits, in my opinion, outweigh the cons. And, because the typewriter’s feet are on the bottom of the case, they often spend decades getting worn and weathered until they’re completely gone. And if the bottom gets dinged, you’ll have a ding in the bottom of your typewriter. If the typewriter is dropped, the corner of of the typewriter itself often gets damaged, along with the case. This has its advantages and disadvantages. The Hermes case uses a metal case that latches over the face of the typewriter, the bottom of the typewriter providing the bottom of the case. Though for people with smaller fingers, or some females or children, the size is perfect. They keyboard is a little smaller than that of some other models, so those with beefy digits (or a less precise stroke) may do well in choosing a typewriter with a larger keyboard. ![]() The Hermes Baby has the most graceful typing action that I’ve experienced on a small machine. So the action is much quicker and easier than it is on most of its ultra portable brethren. ![]() The Hermes Baby is unique, in that instead of the carriage lifting, it simply tilts to access the capital letter. Though this is usually aided by a spring, it is not the most practical design, and eventually gave way to the segment shifted typewriters of the 60’s. Meaning that when you shift, the shift key has to lift the whole carriage, with the platen and paper rollers, to type a capital letter. ![]() Most of the classic ultraportables ( Groma Kolibri & Olympia SF, for instance) come with a cumbersome carriage shift. ![]()
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