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Mechanical Elegance of Typewriting Titans
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Mechanical arm striking ink to paper, crucial in early machines
  • 2. Material lending strength and lightness in advanced vintage key levers
  • 3. Manual override to extend typing beyond preset limits
  • 6. Absorber of ink for smooth impressions under metal strikes
  • 8. Famous keyboard layout designed to reduce typebar clashes
  • 14. Rare vintage typewriter model name with Germanic roots and legendary craftsmanship
  • 16. Iconic American brand known for its robust rods and universal appeal
  • 17. Essential consumable weaving characters into absorbent sheets
Down
  • 4. Crucial lever motion signaling line changes and typing cadence
  • 5. Old printing press mechanism sharing lineage with mechanical typists
  • 7. Classic serif font style often used on vintage typewriter models’ keys
  • 9. Innovation that doubled character sets with a lateral lever
  • 10. Device immortalized by Hemingway and Kerouac’s relentless rhythms
  • 11. Cryptic nod to both escapement mechanisms and bold typists’ exploits
  • 12. Cylindrical roller that holds the paper tight during typing tension
  • 13. Critical tip where letters strike the ribbon and paper in portable models
  • 15. Component ensuring neat text boundaries on sheets
  • 18. Pioneer manufacturer whose machines penned American letters in the 19th century

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