Machine Details
Remington
611
1970 (Japan)
M9413872
Available for Acquisition
Pica, 10cpi
Segment
QWERTY
Portable
Manual Electric
11"
15.1 × 13.1 × 5"
≈20 lbs.
Yes
Machine Description
The Remington 611 is a rebranded typewriter manufactured by the Japanese company Brother Industries. It is favored by collectors for its all-metal construction, professional feel, and attractive color scheme.
The typing action on the 611 is quick, responsive, and enjoyable. To me, this model marries the best of electric & manual operation: especially with the manual carriage return which is smoother & more enjoyable than a powered “return” key.
The Brother Connection
During the 1960s and 1970s, as traditional American typewriter manufacturers struggled to compete with cheaper international production, companies like Remington Rand stopped making their own compact portable machines. Instead, they partnered with Brother, which was a dominant industry force.
The Remington 611 is a variant of the Brother JP-4 machine. It is an electric “pro-sumer” model featuring a 12-inch carriage, all-metal construction, and a manual carriage return lever (which I greatly prefer over the unreliable & carriage-slamming “Power Returns” on other electric models.
Variants: this machine shares internal mechanics and body styles with other Brother-produced units of the era, such as the Montgomery Ward Signature 812D and the Remington 612.
SIZE NOTE: the height listed above is for the main machine body & does not include the carriage return arm. With the arm extended, the height is about 180mm.
Serial Number Location:
Stamped into a metal label on the underside (bottom) of the typewriter.
Accessories / Ephemera
Manual
Features
- Tabulator
- Ribbon Selector Bichrome + Stencil
- Variable Line Spacing
- Margin Release
- Touch Selector
- Paper Support
- End-of-Page Indicator
- Carriage Lock
Condition Report
A few, minor nicks/scratches
Incredibly fast & responsive
Smooth & a bit supple
All works as it should
Solid
Clean and sharp
Could use cleaning of key tops
Good, clear sound. A "double ring" when reaching end-of-line.
Condition Notes
Overall, if great & clean condition. A really nice machine.
Case Condition Notes
Very good condition, overall. Some light rusting around the brand badge and key plate.
Provenance
Secondary B
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