Vintage Brother Echelon 89 Automatic Repeat Spacer Typewriter w/ Case #K1757433 For Sale

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Vintage Brother Echelon 89 Automatic Repeat Spacer Typewriter w/ Case #K1757433:
$95.00

This Brother Echelon 89 was manufactured in 1973 and is an adequate if not exceptional typer. It does sound a bit “tinny” under normal use, but it is compact and lightweight, which makes it relatively easy to port around. Brother also included the most desirable features typists would likely have demanded back in the day, including a tabulator, clear plastic see-thru card guide, pop-up paper support, and a bright red “Repeat Spacer” key (a feature invented by Brother!). The keys themselves are blocky but well-spaced and pressure adjustable for touch typing. One negative for some: the Echelon is carriage-shift, though it shifts with the relative ease of a basket-shift machine.

Model #K1747433

The case is in pristine condition without wear on edging

Nice click closure

Clean and all keys in working condition

The ribbon needs inked

Priced to SELL quickly