On the strength of Florian's recommendation, I bagged myself some Cold War iron with this Optima. It is quite a distance for me to collect but plans are afoot for a pick-up. Thank (Typewriter) Heavens for godchildren - though technically I'm a supporter rather than a godfather - my accursed atheism gets in the way sometimes. Chocolate keys and the nose of a lazy dog!
Brown-and-grey is an awesome combo. Handsome.
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ReplyDelete...and I just spotted its twin on Adwoa's blog!
DeleteOptima's are a pretty machine. It's making it's way onto my desired list.
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous. That's very nice! The closes I have to cold war Eastern Bloc is the plastic Bulgarian "Omega 1300F"
ReplyDeleteSuddenly these are everywhere. Got my own within the past two weeks, and love it.
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