Typewriter Talk / Facit Electric - Model Number ???

**Posted by Pete E.** 21-6-2021 08:01:57

Would anyone know the model designation for this portable Facit electric from the 1970's ?

Did a search here and on the TWDB and could not find one.

It is tagged as "Made In Sweden" on its bottom panel.

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**Posted by Maschinengeschrieben** 21-6-2021 08:33:13

Facit 1840

https://ifworlddesignguide.com/entry/12213-elektr-schreibmaschine-facit-1840

**Posted by Maschinengeschrieben** 21-6-2021 08:47:56

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTu1wCxxYGjZP9BnmEtzwWHKN0vs05pRVq9qQ&usqp=CAU

http://w1.131.telia.com/~u13101111/facitgul.jpg

https://kkssearch.prov.bz.it/kksImages/image?file=DW-C1426_0000web.jpg&mus=SMM&size=l

https://www.provinz.bz.it/katalog-kulturgueter/de/suche.asp?kks_priref=150003932

**Posted by Pete E.** 21-6-2021 09:40:27

Hello Maschinengeschrieben,

Thank you so much for this very useful information. I appreciate your time in presenting it.

Facit 1840 - This one will be in my home in a week or so.

I made sure the electricals are designed for 110 volts, 60 hz. Our power standard here in the USA.

**Posted by Pete E.** 22-6-2021 11:09:40

I am planning to give the machine's ribbon cover a bit of a repaint in an ivory/cream color.

This machine really reminds me of an orange & cream popsicle treat.

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**Posted by Pete E.** 03-7-2021 08:00:33

Facit 1840 Electric...

New to our home. A 1972-1973 Facit 1840 electric. Made in Sweden.

My "popsicle" machine. Since it is a Facit, it had to come home. I am usually not a fan of plastic bodies and electrics...but this one seduced me.

It is a bit heavy at 24.0 lbs. without its case weight. Case took some cleaning up and polishing.

I added a splash of cream-ivory color just for fun.

It is VERY quiet, runs well, fast and smooth. I do have to sort-out the back-space key(s) not working.
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**Posted by overwood** 03-7-2021 08:18:17

Looks like a delicious treat on a hot day.

**Posted by Uwe** 03-7-2021 11:58:54

I hope you kept the dealer sticker!

**Posted by Pete E.** 03-7-2021 13:25:11

Hi Uwe,

Yes I did. Moved it to the inside of the removal back panel with a bit of sticky glue..

I also got the owner's plastic engraved ID badge with bead-chain. It had her full name and one time address living in IL State. She is still very much alive. That is inside the case. I think I have her current address and typed up a short note and put it in the mail...to let her know what became of her old machine. Note was typed on her machine.

**Posted by Pete E.** 03-7-2021 13:28:26

Interesting...this machine has 2 small nylon roller wheels at the bottom panel but at the back of the machine. It allows you to tilt the machine up and move it forward/backwards on your desk. Very handy and seemingly Swedish to think of such a detail. The wheels were initially gummed-up and not moving...but denatured alcohol took care of that.