Hi there, I have just purchased a HD-2 Hermes Baby Typewriter but know very little about typewriters and want to learn more about my specific model. I have the machine number, but no year of manufacture and thought this forum may be the best place to help me identify it.
 
The machine number is 6076526 and I am just guessing that it was manufactured in 1964 going by the machine number as according Typewriterdatabase.com, the first model number of 1964 is 6025600 and the first of 1965 was 6079800. I just wanted to check if this sounds correct? It has a hard sloped case.
 
I have also read about Paillard licencing it’s design to others companies in 1964. My typewriter has stamped “Made in Switzerland” on the metal under the cover, and also imprinted in the lining in the hard carry case. I just wanted to find out if that definitely means it was made in Switzerland or could for the above reason have been made elsewhere?
 
After looking at lots of images of the mint green Hermes Baby Typewriters online, I haven’t found a lot that have an “@” symbol above the 4 and an American dollar sign above an exclamation mark on the far right key of the third row of keys from the top. I’m not sure if this information will help better identify the year or country of the typewriter?
 
I apologise if any of my questions seem silly, I’m really new to typewriters but excited about learning more about them and using mine. If anyone could let me know what ribbon it uses and any online sellers that would also be excellent.
 
Thank you very much for your time, I appreciate it,
 
Gem