Erika Model M Typewriter

For sale we have a unique Erika Model M manual typewriter. This model was manufactured by A.G. Vorm. Seidel & Naumann, in Dresden, Germany, from 1935 to 1949.

The machine is in great condition and works perfectly.

All the mechanisms respond as intended. The chroming detail has preserved very well despite age and previous use. The metal rim keys are protected with glass, comfortable and precise, providing accuracy and confidence when typing.

The Erika Model M has a ribbon colour selector switch, which allows the typist to use two colours, at the same time.

In addition, the typewriter has two very rare functions for typewriters manufactured during the 1930s. One is margin and the other tabulation. Therefore, the typewriter has four specific keys: margin setting, margin release, tabulator stop setting and tabulator stop clearing.

There is one feature of this Erika Model M typewriter that make it stand out.

It has variable spacing between each letter. If you look at the photo of the sample text, you will notice that the space between each letter on the first few lines is fairly small and tight. Whereas the spacing between each letter on the last few lines of text is much wider.

This feature is very rare and unique. After dealing with thousands of typewriters over the last eleven years, this is the second Erika Model M typewriter that we come across which allows for variable spacing between each letter.

The lever on the left side of the keyboard switches between regular spacing and extra wide spacing.

This model was made for the German market with a QWERTZ keyboard layout.

There is a black ribbon installed and the typewriter is ready for use straight from the box. A new red/black ribbon will be supplied at no additional cost.

It comes with a sturdy case which has a strong handle.