Halda P portable Typewriter

Serial P140XXX from 1959-1960

Halda typewriters are made in Sweden and not many manufactured of this beautiful typewriter. 

Although many believe that Ernest Hemingway used Royal typewriters, it is well known that he loved typing on Halda portable that looks a lot like the Royal Quiet Deluxe typewriter. His last book was typed on a Halda typewriter as well. 

Mechanical condition:

Professionally restored to working order.

Smooth and ready to type for long hours. 

Types best in one colour. Red works but occasionally leaves marks. 

New & fresh Black Ribbon Fitted on metal spools that we personally added. Sorry as pictures shows Black/red Ribbon but we replaced with only black. 

platen is not new but considerably good. supporting  paper is always recommended. 

Typewriter was Deeply cleaned and flushed from any grease and dirt. 

Cosmetic condition:

Like all our typewriters, it was genuinely restored & serviced.

Excellent condition for its age and only main marks on the front. Minimum marks and scratches on the main frame. 

back cover of the margins tends to slightly open while typing as the spring holding it tight is loose and couldn’t replace it. 

Original carrying lid and base with age marks on its outside and inside with unreliable lock. 

Keyboard & Font/Typeface:

QWERTY Keyboard

Elite Typeface with additional Swedish letters. 

11 pts per the inch.