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22-5-2019 03:41:37  #1


Weight of a Brother JP-1?

I've heard the Brother JP-1 and equivalent typewriters feel cheaper and lighter than older portables. How light are they? Do they weigh substantially less than an ~8 lb Hermes Baby/Rocket? 

 

22-5-2019 08:38:12  #2


Re: Weight of a Brother JP-1?

Brother JP-1             -            10 lb. 4 oz.
Hermes Baby metal body   -   8 lb. 2 oz.   1957
Hermes Baby plastic body  -  9 lb. 8 oz.   1969

To improve the sensations of the Brother JP-1:  https://munk.org/typecast/2015/11/06/taming-the-tinny-typing-sound-of-a-brother-jp-1-typewriter/

HTH

 

23-5-2019 00:36:41  #3


Re: Weight of a Brother JP-1?

Just the info I wanted. Thanks! 

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