Excellent Serviced 1968 Cursive/Script Hermes 3000 Typewriter w New Platen 13CPI

This fully functional and serviced Hermes 3000 from 1968 combines one of the most celebrated writing machines of the twentieth century with an exceptionally desirable Cursive/Script Typeface. Swiss-made and engineered during the classic era of Hermes production, the 3000 earned an extraordinary reputation for its smooth, precise typing action and sophisticated mechanical design. This machine remains in excellent condition and has also been fitted with a new 3D printed platen, providing a fresh typing surface for continued use.

The Hermes 3000 has long been considered one of the premier writer’s typewriters of all time, often referred to as the “Bentley of typewriters.” Its reputation extends well beyond collectors: the Hermes 3000 has been associated with prominent writers including Larry McMurtry, Sam Shepard, and Tom Hanks, whose enthusiasm for typewriters has helped introduce a new generation to these machines. McMurtry was particularly devoted to his Hermes 3000, using the model throughout his long writing career.

What makes this particular machine especially noteworthy is its Cursive/Script Typeface (prints 13 characters per inch). The closely spaced script produces elegant, flowing letterforms with the appearance and personality of handwriting rather than conventional typewriter print. At 13 characters per inch, the typography is unusually fine and allows a considerable amount of text per line while retaining the distinctive connected character of a true script typeface. Script-equipped Hermes machines are considerably less common than standard Pica and Elite configurations and are especially sought after by writers and collectors.

The newly fitted 3D printed platen provides an important functional improvement to the machine. Rather than relying on an original platen that has hardened over more than half a century, the replacement provides a fresh typing surface while preserving the original character and mechanics of the machine.

The Hermes 3000 is renowned for its exceptionally smooth carriage movement, precise alignment, adjustable typing touch, and light, controlled keyboard response. Its carefully engineered controls and substantial construction reflect the attention to detail that established Hermes as one of the finest manufacturers of the mechanical typewriter era.

With its excellent condition, uncommon 13-character-per-inch Cursive/Script Typeface, new 3D printed platen, and legendary Swiss engineering, this 1968 Hermes 3000 brings together the qualities that have made the model a favorite of celebrated writers and one of the most sought-after writing machines ever produced.