History of the Typewriter

—234— Fig. 167. Two distinct models have been made, one of which adopts the square universal keyboard, and the other the Ideal-Hammond keyboard. The types are mounted on the ends of bars, which stand upright and strike down to the platen away from the operator (as in the Bar-Lock) but there is no screen between the eye of the operator and the moving type-bars, so that the effect to weak eyes may possibly prove to be very trying. The machine works with a double-shift key, and the inking is effected by means of a ribbon, and it will be noticed that the whole scheme of the ribbon-gear seems to have been incorporated bodily from the Hammond machine. The great point to be considered, however, is, does the machine do its work ? and to this an entirely favourable reply must be given. The movement is easy, quiet, light, and very rapid, and the impression clear and powerful. Our illustrations show front views of models 1 and 2, and a back view applicable to both. In addition, a new model of the No. 2 is made, in which the number of characters is increased from ninety to ninety-six, and this great range