Original Hermes Baby Typewriter

Hermes Baby Rocket Typewriter

The Hermes Baby Rocket is a Swiss-made ultra-portable manual typewriter designed for writers who wanted a capable writing machine in an exceptionally compact form. Its slim construction, simple controls and distinctive mid-century design helped make the Hermes Baby family one of the best-known portable typewriter lines of its era.

Swiss Design and Portable Construction

Manufactured in Switzerland, the Hermes Baby Rocket reflects the compact engineering for which Hermes portable machines became known. Its metal body protects the mechanism while maintaining a remarkably slim profile suitable for travel, everyday writing and storage.

Size and Weight

At approximately 11.5 × 11 × 2.5 inches and weighing just under 9 lb (around 4 kg), the Hermes Baby Rocket is a genuine ultra-portable typewriter. Its compact dimensions make it particularly suitable for writers who want a mechanical typewriter without the bulk of a conventional portable machine.

Typing Experience

The keyboard combines well-spaced keys with a compact mechanism designed for practical everyday typing. When properly serviced and adjusted, the Hermes Baby Rocket offers responsive key action, consistent print and the tactile mechanical experience expected from a quality manual typewriter.

Suitable For

Its combination of portability, distinctive Swiss construction and historical appeal makes the Hermes Baby Rocket suitable for writers, collectors and regular manual typewriter users seeking a compact machine that remains practical for actual writing.