This is an awesome writer. I did not charge up my regular machine and I found myself need to use this all day for eight hours, and I decided to use it the next day for eight hours – and I mean eight hours. Seven minute breaks twice in the morning and seven minute breaks in the afternoon. It wrote like a dream. It was great. The only suggestion would be to start off with the preinstalled key depth bar being the one exchanged the shallow depth. After I exchanged the two bars, it was perfect. Most people using these machines, would prefer this more shallower depth (the thicker bar that is included in the packaging. Also there is a heavy-duty tripod recommended. Definitely take the recommendation and buy the sturdy tripod.
I've been using the Leversteno for a few days now and it is very similar to a professional machine. I am currently learning theory and the Leversteno has been perfect. It's very easy to set up and use, it's also very affordable compared to renting or buying a used student writer machine for however long it may take to complete theory. Hope more people get to try this machine!
I love this machine. It is even better than I hoped it would be. The key action is nearly identical to my Procat Blaze that stopped working. I had tried a keyboard from a different manufacturer before I learned about this product and it didn't come close to replacing a stenotype. The Leversteno does. I cannot recommend this product enough.
Love it, no complaints.
One of a kind lever machine.