Remington or Rocket?

[@jenniferhowell8122]

Thank you! This is so helpful. I just got a Remy Scout and didn't know some of these features. I'm looking to taking the platen off and feed rollers to get replaced and now feel more confident in doing so.

[@dm1523]

Interesting comparison. My favorite portable is the Antares Parva. Haven’t seen much on those machines. I’ve got two and are my favorite typewriters.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

I find medium to larger typewriters, if properly serviced, easier to use than small portables. There are intrinsic compromises that had to be made when designing very small typewriters; the larger machines have more room for the linkages to be optimally designed. This is why secretaries used the bigger machines for all day office work. In my experience, the Hermes 3000 and Olivetti Lettera 22 and Studio 44 have a soft touch. The Lettera 22 is a small portable, and I think better made than the later Lettera 32. Another thing that can help is typing exercises to build finger strength. Also, when first starting out, I advise newbies to use their index fingers, which can help have a satisfying typing experience early on. Typewriting is different from keyboarding, it demands more of our fingers, especially the smaller ones.

[@davidcornillie]

Thanks for the wonderful look at how the unique needs of portable typewriters were solved decades apart. The number engraved on the back of the Remington makes me think it was owned by a military person at some point in its 102-year lifetime.

[@christophermckellar1352]

Nice one! I like that you have changed your abacus from “pi” to “e.” I don’t know if anyone else has noticed.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

You’re the first to comment on that!

[@douglasjackson9058]

I have always wanted to see one of those Remingtons. I also wondered how they function,loved all the information. Thankyou so very much.

[@kaimcbride1553]

Joe! jumped out of my seat when I saw this new video post thumbnail! I only have two typewriters: This Remington Portable that I bought in Berlin in 1993 with the German keyboard, and the earlier generation Hermes Rocket! It was like you were doing a review of my "collection". Love them both, but wind up using the Hermes a bit more because of the better state of the rubber elements. But that Remington is a head turner. Thanks for the attentive comparison.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Rock 'n' roll. Very nice colors. We 👍 to see your things behind you.

[@XimeRCampos]

Mr. Joe, i’m a follower of your channel and your videos had helped me with typewriter issues. Would you consider a video showing your collection? You have displayed some amazing typewriters!

[@ELDogStar]

Very glad I found your channel. Getting my first two this week a Remington! Not 100% sure what the model is. But soon enough I'll know. I have subscribed to internet 2 tw resource KZbin yours in one.

[@All.Things.Typewriter]

Long live the Remington portable!

[@douglasjackson9058]

I do have a Hermes Rocket...fun little machines 😁

[@tmunk]

On the Rocket, when you're stowing it away, you fold the carriage lever, *then push it in flush to the carriage and push up the line selector knob so it slots into the cutout in the folded part of the return lever assembly*. That locks the carriage lever flat and also engages the carriage lock, and you just push the carriage in until the lock clicks into place. No need to eyeball it. (:

[@tmunk]

Oh, I see you tried that - well, it's probably broken, because it's supposed to lock. (:

[@solomonsaintclair22]

How does the force required for the Rocket compare to your Smith Corona Silent Super? I understand it’s a bit like comparing apples to oranges but I want to know if I need to adjust my Rocket since I still need to press harder on those keys than my Super on medium touch setting. This seems off given how many people describe the Rocket as good for weaker fingers.

[@saulysw]

What about the Groma Kolibri? That competes with these. You have an Olympia Splendid too, right? Quite a few choices in this size really. Then a trip comes up and you have to decide - which one will I take? I have been pondering this for an overseas holiday next year, and at the moment it is the Olympia SF that is most likely to make it into the bag, I think.

[@hitenbjoshi]

Joe, could you please share the link for the "UK Typewriter guy" you mention in the video. Much appreciated x

[@Joe_VanCleave]

www.thetypewriterman.co.uk/supplies.html

[@valterluizferreira4462]

Boa tarde,tenho uma coleção de máquinas de escrever

[@Ibrahim2010555]

What is the purpose of deploying the typebars on the remington?

[@Joe_VanCleave]

It was designed to be more compact in size when not in use, so the type bars fold down.

[@AlencarFaulkner]

If I had to pick just one typewriter manufacturer, it would be Remington.

[@littlebittathisnthatfirear8048]

What gets me is my 60 rocket weighs less than my 67 brazilian plastic bodied baby. Idk if its just quality of metals like maybe the swiss used better metals so maybe theyre skinnier etc or what... Ima take the bodies off to compare lol it bugs me not knowing.... 😂

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

Interesting that the Remington keys drop as the typebars are raised; that's appealing to watch. You didn't mention Remington paper supporter/s which perhaps were nestled in the back? If portability was the priority, the Hermes wins, if not on looks.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

I forgot!

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

@@Joe_VanCleave You are so comprehensively thorough that it seems tactless to even mention such a small point!