Hi everyone,

So, as often happens, a design that I didn't like at first glance ended up growing into one of my favorites. For a while I have admired the design of the late 1930's to early 1950's versions of the Underwood Universals and Champions. I've resisted the urge to nab one (okay--I did buy one on an impulse, but I made sure to sell it before I could become attached.) because I don't really know anything about the quality of their type action. I know this is a subjective question, but how would you rate their touch and type action? How does it compare to other models you have used? I'm hoping to find a machine that appeals to both the eyes and the fingers, and these certainly appeal to the former. I know their will be a wide variety of opinions out there, and I encourage any opinion. I can't think of a single machine that I've heard someone gush over as one of the best they've used that wasn't later decried by someone else as a creation of pure villainy, which always makes me chuckle  

Side-note--any idea how the late 1950's Underwood Universals and Leaders compare to these? 

Thanks!