Hermes Baby | Arctic White | Swiss-Made Ultra-Portable Icon (1970s)
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The Collector’s Choice for a Reliable Luxury Experience
The Hermes Baby is a trusty and reliable manual typewriter, representing the absolute gold standard of Swiss engineering. This 1973 model (Serial 9382421) captures the essence of the "Jet Set" era—designed to be the slimmest, lightest, and most dependable travel companion for the world's most demanding writers. Professionally cleaned and tested, this rare Smooth White unit maintains a stunning aesthetic with only tiny, honest signs of usage that certify its 60-year heritage.
| Specification | Details |
| Year of Production | 1973 (The Golden Era of Paillard S.A.) |
| Manufacturer | E. Paillard & Cie S.A. (Yverdon, Switzerland) |
| Keyboard | Spanish QWERTY (Includes "Ñ" Key) |
| Mechanics | Fully Functional / Working Excellent |
| Aesthetic State | Excellent / Smooth White Finish |
| Serial Number | 9382421 (Authentic & Verified) |
| Case | Original Plastic "Snap-on" Case Included |
| Origin | Swiss Precision Engineering |
Detailed Condition Note
The aesthetic is in excellent condition, featuring the rare smooth white finish which remains bright and sophisticated. There are tiny, negligible signs of usage consistent with its history as a portable tool, adding to its authentic vintage character. Mechanically, it operates with the legendary "buttery" smoothness that made the 1967 production run famous; every key has been tested for a crisp, fast return. This unit comes complete with its original plastic protective case, making it a museum-quality example of the world's most famous ultra-portable.
The Writer’s Choice
This is more than a gift; it is a sturdy legacy tool for a lifetime of stories. Whether you are a poet seeking a distraction-free partner for the road or a collector of high-end mid-century Swiss design, the 1967 Hermes Baby is a unique investment.
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1973 Heritage: Produced during a peak year for Swiss quality control, ensuring a mechanical life that spans generations.
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The World's Slimmest: At just 6 cm tall, it remains the most space-efficient manual typewriter ever engineered.
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Swiss Mechanical Soul: Known for its signature "mint" keys and a carriage movement that is as silent as it is precise.
📏 Dimensions & Build:
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Height: ~6 cm (2.36”) — The absolute limit of typewriter portability.
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Weight: ~3.8 kg (8.3 lbs) — Durable all-metal construction.
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Footprint: 28 cm x 29 cm (11.0” x 11.4”)
🚀 Premium Express Delivery
We ship FAST & SECURE via FedEx. Your Hermes is double-boxed and professionally cushioned with custom internal bracing to ensure this 1967 Swiss treasure arrives safely in 3-7 days.
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✔️ FREE: European Union, UK, USA & Canada (3-7 Days Delivery)
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✔️ Fixed Price Everywhere Else: 45$
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❤️ At El Rastro Antiques, we carefully restore vintage treasures. If your item doesn’t match the description or arrives damaged, we offer a FULL refund—no worries! ✅
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Estimated delivery time 3-7 days
Let customers speak for us
These are the best typewriters on the market today. Meticulously restored, and cleaned, and they are working like they are brand new. I've bought two so far and will buy more from here in the future!
This is a gorgeous typewriter and looks brand new.
I am delighted with my rare Pluma 22 typewriter. It arrived in timely fashion, well-packed, and in full working order with its case and cover and two working ribbons. The price was not cheap, but reasonable for a typer that rarely turns up in the UK, and in full working condition despite being from the late 1960s. Seller was helpful. Only issue, if you're buying from the UK, they send via FedEx who will charge you a hefty tax and handling fee of 20-25%, so you need to factor this into the price if you're buying from another country. Seller did provide a discount to ease that blow. I'm very happy with my typewriter and would buy from them again.
El RastronAntiques did a fantastic job of describing their typewriter and delivering it. Lots of communication along the way assured me that they are reliable and that my item would arrive as expected.
My typewriter arrived as promised; quickly and in working order.
It looks brand new! From Spain to North Carolina, I’m happily amazed.
Olympia Traveller Deluxe, German, 1970s, securely packed, arrived intact and in perfect working order, reconditioned like new, a fully working antique, a small machine that meets my immediate need, making a one-off micro-book of 100 of my own haikus, written for this express purpose, arranged in used teabags sealed in beeswax and bound in cloth covers.
Great service and communication. Superb packing and delivery.
This is a beautiful antique. I am so pleased with this typewriter. I will treasure it- and write so many letters!
Amazing machine, packaging and great dealing with will buy again in the future!!! Amazing super happy
Excellent service, typewriter was very well packed and it's even better than expected. Amazing machine for 50 years old.
Simply the best service! Thank you!
Evgny was great from beginning to end in the purchasing of this typewriter. The shipping was fast and reliable. I highly recommend doing business with this company!!!
Excellent service. The typewriter was as described, and was sent carefully packaged to avoid damages.
Works perfectly! Arrived safely and well packaged.
Some universal ribbon spools may slip if they don't lock into the slot on the machine. I held mine in place with a Doonail sticker and everything is working perfectly.
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