Machine Details
Omega
1300F
198x (Bulgaria)
25269626
Available for Acquisition
Carriage
QWERTY
Portable
Manual Electric
10"
15 × 12.5 × 3.5"
≈9.25 lbs.
Yes
Machine Description
A mostly mysterious machine with little online information available.
This one has an international keyboard that includes a nice array of special characters.
The typewriter is quite compact & light, but feels cheap and basic (the body & keys are lightweight plastic).
The ribbon mechanism was finicky, often not advancing as needed, but I found that adding weights atop each of the spools remedied the situation and the ribbon now works as expected.
The carriage does not advance (on purpose) when using the “¨” or “´” characters, making it easier to apply international characters to one’s writing.
The year/decade of manufacture is unknown. Most similar models I’ve seen online are listed as from the 1980s, so that’s what I’m setting on this one. But, note that it is just a guess.
Serial Number Location:
Inside machine under/behind the left side ribbon spool (between the spool and the carriage/platen) Serial Number Location Image
Accessories / Ephemera
Includes the original testing & inspection sheet.
Features
- Special Characters ¿ ¡°¨´ñ£¼½¾
- Tabulator
- Ribbon Selector Bichrome
- Variable Line Spacing
- Margin Release
- Copy/Impression Control
- Paper Support
- End-of-Page Indicator
Condition Report
The body is in fine shape, but is of simple plastic.
The ribbon doesn't advance reliably on its own. I've added weights to the spools which remedy the issue.
Present, but light/quiet.
Label is a bit crinkled and had to be reattached.
Added weights (large, metal washers) atop the ribbon spools to fix issue with ribbon not advancing.
Case Condition Notes
Blow-mold plastic case in OK condition. The bottom is scratched & cracked, but complete.
Provenance
Related Resources
- Bulgarian Typewriters post (via Oz.Typewriter, from 2012)
- Hebros 1300F on the Typewriter Database
- A Reddit Discussion on the Omega 1300F
Type Specimen
