Typewriter Talk / Underwood No. 4 or No. 5?

**Posted by Rilhardr** 25-5-2015 11:29:06

Can someone please help me identify this typewriter?

The S/N is: 718592

Is this an Underwood No. 4 or a No. 5? THANKS!

**Posted by Rilhardr** 25-5-2015 11:30:52

Current condition with TLC!

**Posted by TypewriterGuy** 25-5-2015 11:54:38

Wait, just looked online. It is a Underwood Standard #5. The 5 has extra keys.

**Posted by Rilhardr** 25-5-2015 12:25:42

THANKS! You Guy's are Great!

Last edited by Rilhardr (26-5-2015 05:03:25)

**Posted by Uwe** 25-5-2015 12:30:30

Technically, it's a Model 5E (84 character typeset with ribbon colour selector and paper guide options), and based on the serial number you provided, is was made in 1914.

I just happened to have "rescued" the same model (a 1925 machine) last week that was headed for the scrap yard, but it will be a long time before I begin its restoration.

**Posted by TypewriterGuy** 25-5-2015 13:30:55

Why are the space bars commonly cracked? (Kinda random)

**Posted by mre12ax7** 25-5-2015 13:42:52

Seeing as you repainted it these may be of use to you
https://www.etsy.com/listing/176021287/underwood-5-typewriter-water-slide-decal?ref=shop_home_active_1

**Posted by TypewriterGuy** 25-5-2015 15:20:11

^ Thats what he bought.

**Posted by Rilhardr** 26-5-2015 05:05:26

Thanks mre12axy! I ordered a set of these decals last week.

**Posted by ztyper** 26-5-2015 15:59:57

Ooooh, please let us know how the decals go. I have a Royal 10 that really needs a new decal but I'm too nervous to just jump right in and do it...