Actuation force of a traditional mechanical typewriter?

[spremino]

More or less, like the one shown in this video:

But more modern modern models will do as well.

Thank you.

[Severe]

I've got an Underwood No. 5 that't about 195g on most keys

[zslane]

What counts here as "actuation force"?

There's the force required to make a typebar reach the platen, but then there's the force required to make a good, dark impression on the page. That's something that will vary depending on the condition of the ink ribbon.

I've found that the force required to make readable type on a page is significantly higher than that required to simply advance the platen by a keystroke.

[tp4tissue]

Well oiled it's not so bad.

[digi]

Well oiled it's not so bad.

thats.....what.....she.....said

[Findecanor]

On a mechanical typewriter you will have to press the keys at speed. It is not just about how much resistance there is.

[Puddsy]

On a mechanical typewriter you will have to press the keys at speed. It is not just about how much resistance there is.

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[chyros]

As several people have noted it's more about force than speed here, but based off my Remington I'd say definitely several hundred cN.

[tp4tissue]

omg.. you could see her ankles.. NSFW..