Comments on: Groma Modell N

By: ferndock

ferndock — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:45:10 +0000

In reply to Felix. Love this. You've perfectly explained a distinction I was sensing but didn't get until now.

By: Hugo Torres

Hugo Torres — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 11:32:17 +0000

Here some photos:

https://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/hugo.torres.399/albums/1433574643341019/?ref=bookmarks

By: Hugo Torres

Hugo Torres — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 11:29:06 +0000

In reply to Daniel Marleau.

Hi everyone,

I bought in the early days of this year a Modell N, it’s my first typewriter and probably my favorite one.

Lucky me to get one with the rune key in a unbelievable selling price.. It was in bad condition, the case was awful and the machine full of old oil and dirty everywhere. After the restoration is with great look and working very well, and full original parts (except the skin on cover and inside that I use on case).

Unfortunately last week the spring of carriage had broke, but I’m searching for some company to do one like the original.

Regards
Hugo Torres

By: The Perfect Catch – Typewriter Review

The Perfect Catch – Typewriter Review — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:42:26 +0000

[…] the typewriter, easily justified in the total cost of ownership. One I’ve already reviewed, the Groma Modell N, the other is in the works, a Reinmetall of stunning […]

By: Daniel Marleau

Daniel Marleau — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 20:01:24 +0000

In reply to Felix. Great follow up, Felix! The Unforgiving Muse! Stern, yet loving. Your writing will grow stronger with a Groma.

By: Felix

Felix — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:55:04 +0000

I have a Model T. Not only is it beautiful, it’s reliable. To simply own one for aesthetic purposes would be a shame. The Groma models are often viewed as somewhat prissy, but that’s a misconception. You simply have to be disciplined in your movements. Just because the Groma doesn’t stand for frantic, desperate typing doesn’t mean it’s impractical. What it lacks in speed it makes up for in quality. I’d argue that the Groma ultimately saves time, because it forces you to construct with greater precision. Anytime you type on a Groma, you’re aware that every word matters. Typing on a Groma Model N or T means less waste.

As Daniel said, it’s a machine for the aesthete who wants to create, a lover of beauty who desires function.

Typing on my Olivetti is much easier and faster, but I always use my Groma for raw creation. The Groma demands concentration and soul; the moment you try to half-ass your prose, the Groma rebels. It keeps you in check. It is an unforgiving muse.

By: Scott K

Scott K — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 02:12:08 +0000

I’m pretty certain these are the best looking typewriters ever made. The are just tooooo beautiful. They out do everything else from that era.

By: Skip Fogarty

Skip Fogarty — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:59:55 +0000

Ok Daniel. You’ve done it again! Great post, makes me ache to own my own Groma. It reminds me a bit of my SC no. 3, and the Sterling streamlines. Thanks for your inspiration.