Ever Type On a Torpedo?

1963 Torpedo Bluebird. One of my favorite typewriters. Slick, fast, easy to use, the typewriter has been winning the hearts of typists for well over half a century. German engineering and manufacturing at its best.

[@TypewriterJustice]

Of all the many, many typewriters i've owned & used, my absolute favorite to write with is the Torpedo 18b series; they really are in a league of their own - incredibly crisp, smooth, and consistent. And to have such a great feel at the keys WITHOUT a touch control mechanism! They don't need it! Unless i'm sorely mistaken, the machine you have here is the last iteration of the 18b before Remington discontinued the line; 'Bluebird' wasn't a model per se, but instead was the name they used for sale in the UK. It's interesting how many design innovations from the 18 made it into Remington's other later typewriters, allowing the Torpedo to live on after its demise. Nice machine, sir!

[@altongansky]

Thanks for you comment. First, let me say, I love your videos. They are some of the most useful out there. I also want to say thank you for the addition info in your post. I agree with you about how wonderful theses babies are to type on. I didn't know about "Bluebird" being tied to UK sales. I shall dig deeper.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

I echo TywriterJustice's comments. I recently acquired a Torpedo 18b and absolutely love the typing feel. If only the platen were not rock hard . . . But at least that problem is fixable.

[@abudual-kareemzhang3048]

Brother do u know how many kg is Remington torpedo 15? Thanks. Do u suggest that one as I want to buy, how is the quality?

[@altongansky]

Thank you for writing. I don't own a 15 but most portable typewriters from the 1930s weigh around 5.5 to 6.0 kg. Of course, that is just an estimate. I don't know how a 15 types but Torpedos are much loved by collectors. If they machine is good order and free of rust and dirt that may hinder the typing, then a 15 should be a good machine to own. The 18 I feature in the video is the best typing machine I own. I hope this helps.

[@archerc4828]

My Torpedo typewriter has the chrome though it be well weathered, she purs like a kitty at 45 wpm and up. It is pre-Remington Rand.

[@jamie44134]

I have a similar machine as this Torpedo, made a year or so later as this machine. The keytops are a little different sort of looks like teacups. The machine types in script.

[@altongansky]

jamie44134 They're great machines. There were several typewriters that used a script font. Do you know what model you have? Thanks for writing.

[@jamie44134]

According to the booklet that came with the typewriter, it is a Torpedo model 18...but really an 18B since it has a tablulator. The serial number of the machine is 1 291 035. I am not for sure what year this machine was made.

[@greatestscott6599]

Why didn't you type on it? 😢