Hermes Baby Portable Typewriter - Working 1950s/60s Manual - Grey with Case
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Hermes Baby | Slate Grey | Swiss-Made Ultra-Portable Icon
The Collector’s Choice for a Reliable Luxury Experience
This Hermes Baby is a trusty and reliable manual typewriter, representing the absolute gold standard of Swiss mechanical excellence. Renowned for its incredibly slim profile and "snappy" touch, the Hermes Baby was the preferred tool of legendary writers like Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck. Professionally cleaned and tested, this slate grey machine is a unique fusion of minimalist mid-century aesthetics and high-precision engineering.
| Specification | Details |
| Manufacturer | E. Paillard & Cie (Yverdon, Switzerland) |
| Keyboard | Spanish QWERTY (Includes "Ñ" Key) |
| Mechanics | Fully Functional / Professionally Tested |
| Aesthetic State | Excellent / Clean & Elegant |
| Case | Original Hard Plastic Case Included |
| Weight | 3.4 kg — Ultra-Lightweight Precision |
Detailed Condition Note
The aesthetic is in exceptional condition, featuring the classic Hermes matte grey finish that remains visually smooth and sophisticated. Mechanically, it strikes with the sturdy and crisp precision that Swiss-made machines are famous for. While it carries ultra-small cosmetic marks from its vintage journey, it has been carefully revised to ensure amazing performance. Please consult the high-resolution photos to appreciate the timeless character of this professional-grade writing tool.
The Writer’s Choice
This is more than a gift; it is a sturdy legacy tool designed for a lifetime of stories. Whether you are a "digital nomad" seeking a distraction-free creative spark or a collector of high-end industrial design, the Hermes Baby is a unique investment. Its ultra-compact height of only 8 cm makes it the perfect companion for small workspaces or writing on the go.
📏 Dimensions & Build:
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Height: 8 cm (3.1”) — The slimmest high-performance machine in history.
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Length/Width: 30 cm x 30 cm (11.8” x 11.8”)
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Portability: Housed in its original sturdy snap-on plastic case for total protection.
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Ribbons: 2 NEW Black/Red Ribbons included (One installed + One spare).
Global Shipping & 100% Security
🚀 Premium Express Delivery: We ship FAST via FedEx. Your Hermes Baby is professionally secured and double-boxed with custom internal bracing to protect its Swiss mechanics and ensure it arrives safely in 3-7 days.
✔️ FREE: European Union, UK, USA & Canada (3-7 Days Delivery)
✔️ Fixed Price Everywhere Else: 45$
(Please provide your phone number after making the order for easier delivery).
❤️ 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! ✅
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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This antique typewriter seller excels in customer service, communication, and packaging. Ships internationally from Spain with fast delivery. Items arrive as described, often professionally restored. Customers praise responsiveness, careful packaging, and work...