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1 - Pete E.
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Brother Valiant (JP-1) - In Coming...
Scored a very nice ~1962 Brother Valiant (JP-1) from Shop Goodwill for a bid of only $ 7.99. All-in...around $ 32 with S&H.
This is an early one that still has the wire-loop paper support, Case to be in nice condition, as well.
Should have it home in a week or so.
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- robmck
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Re: Brother Valiant (JP-1) - In Coming...
Cool. Looking forward to your report.
The Wizard TrueType is one of the few remaing typewriters I'm still hunting for - mostly for the name (I work on TrueType fonts in my day job). I believe it's this very model of Brother, rebadged. Hard to find them without the name plate cracked on the sides where the screws hold it in.
- Pete E.
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Re: Brother Valiant (JP-1) - In Coming...
Rob,
I sure like the simplicity of the wire-loop paper support and how it hinges in the slots of the back panel metal.
Not sure if I will keep it or move it on. Depends if I take a liking to typing on it.
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Thread Starter- Omineca
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Re: Brother Valiant (JP-1) - In Coming...
Brothers type so nicely and this one looks like it's in good condition. I hope it's as good as it looks!
Pet peeve: when sellers take pictures with all the keys jammed together.
- Pete E.
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Re: Brother Valiant (JP-1) - In Coming...
Omineca,
I am hoping I am drawn to its typing-feel after I give it a full spa-day in my garage.
I do have a Brother Deluxe 1613 made in 1981 or so. It is a very competent typer so I am hoping this JP-1 from 1961 is even better.
p.s. My Deluxe 1613 was professionally painted by or for a previous owner. The colour scheme is what drew meto buying it in the first place.
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Thread Starter- Omineca
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Re: Brother Valiant (JP-1) - In Coming...
I like the paint job.
I have a Brother Activator 850 TR. It types quite nicely, but a few of the individual typebars need alignment (too high, too low, slightly rotated). I suppose a day with a few pairs of pliers could get it all straightened out.
- Pete E.
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Re: Brother Valiant (JP-1) - In Coming...
I'd like to think these fellows would like my Deluxe 1613 as well... 
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Thread Starter- mikeytap
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Re: Brother Valiant (JP-1) - In Coming...
Very nice and a great deal. I have this Brother and Wizard version that I've resisted parting with because I like the design. Great for trips when you want something you can leave in the car don't want to be weighed down.
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- Pete E.
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Re: Brother Valiant (JP-1) - In Coming...
Hi Mike,
That is really a lovely pair. Congratulations !
Weight wise (w/out case), the Brother Valiant comes in at 9.2 Lbs.
That is in-between my Triumph Tippa at 8.9 Lbs. and my Olivetti Lettera 32 at 9.4 Lbs.
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Thread Starter- Pete E.
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Re: Brother Valiant (JP-1) - In Coming...
Spa day in my garage completed today.
Machine came with metal ribbon spools and I have a new silk ribbon coming in.
Surprise in the case, was an original User-Manual.
I will scan it and get it over to Richard Polt so he can add it to this Manuals web page. I will let Members, here, now when Richard has done that.
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