Writer remains true to type

Typewriters on which famous books came into existence have featured on these pages before, but not for some time – and certainly not machines of a kind that that continue to be used by their owner to this day.

The Swiss-made Hermes 3000, introduced in 1958 and noted for its simplicity and ease of maintenanc…

Enjoy unlimited access: just £1 for 12 weeks

Subscribe now