Hi Jim,

That's a lovely machine with some great print-out results.

Here is my 1962 Triumph Perfect.  Lots of carry-over to your 1975 machine.

Mine also does not have the touch-control.

And a very tiny Margin Release key-top along the left side.  Looks like your M-R is full-sized.

The placement of the Tab key-tops have relocated between our machines, as well.
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Kalani-
What ribbon are you using? The impression looks so dark and clear!
 

Pete E. wrote:

The Adler Gabriele 25 and 35 models have touch-control, as well.

The 25 doesn't have touch-control. I suppose Triumph/Adler used one cast for all models, so that's why the + and - signs as well as the slot for the lever are present. 
 

Hi Pete, 

I think the Gabriele 10/25/35 and J's are not exact the same, at least not all of them. The J3 for example is the older generation Gabriele 3 (which is basically the last version of the Perfekt with a plastic body).

Lau




 

Laurenz van Gaalen wrote:

The typing action of the Gabriele's wasn't light, but certaiy not heavy. I would call the action medium.  

I agree. None of the dozen or so Adler/Triumph portables I own exhibit a heavy type action, but then again I can only think of a few typewriters I've purchased that did - and most of them needed work to restore something close to a factory feel. The description of a type action can be a rather subjective thing, but generally speaking manufacturers made these things to be easy to use for long periods of time, and if a machine is heavy it usually indicates that something needs attention.