Heading to an estate sale, and they posted this picture. Any recommendations for which ones to add to the collection?1yr ⋅ ConeyKnight ⋅ r/typewriters
Went to tour the doctoral program at the University of Alabama today and saw a Selectric in the wild. The secretary said it’s still used often for forms. Made my day!2yr ⋅ Dungeon_Bear ⋅ r/typewriters
Olivetti Lettera 37, my (current) favorite laptop :) What’s your preferred typewriter for travel? And how many of you type on your lap? (The 35/37 has a solid base, which makes it easier)2yr ⋅ danielstephenrubin ⋅ r/typewriters
Another typewriting poet in Washington Square Park. Can you identify the machine?2yr ⋅ eldersveld ⋅ r/typewriters
Hope this ain't against the rules, but I was bummed at the discontinuation of the Ribbon Tin, so I brought them back this summer. I do sell them, and this is somewhat of a promo?? I dunno, I thought the idea of a waterproof and airtight tin to protect ribbons, then be used for other crap was great.3yr ⋅ Lucasdul2 ⋅ r/typewriters
From the manual for the Royal Administrator, a '70s electric. Imagine being told you could only use your typewriter for a few hours a day.2yr ⋅ eldersveld ⋅ r/typewriters
My newest addition. Won in an auction for about 1 USD (it was not in USA). I could not resist. :)3yr ⋅ rixilef ⋅ r/typewriters
Finally dusted off my French journalist great uncle’s typewriter. I’m new to typewriters, this is so much fun...4yr ⋅ frogpapa ⋅ r/typewriters
Rarity spotted on local second hand website: typewriter + calculator3yr ⋅ Private_Bonkers ⋅ r/typewriters
have this lovely typewriter here in Ireland. does anyone know a good store that repairs/refurbish old typewriters here in Ireland?1yr ⋅ bucklemcswashy ⋅ r/typewriters
My second typewriter! Blue Bird De Luxe 18b with carrying case and manual5yr ⋅ Lieutenant_Lit ⋅ r/typewriters
Would you get this off FB marketplace for 50usd? seller says all the keys work2yr ⋅ Ukacelody ⋅ r/typewriters
I see your nice Olympia SG3 type sample and RAISE you a sample of senatorial typeface on senatorial letterhead (1962 Olympia SM-7)... Who's next?3yr ⋅ saxifrageous ⋅ r/typewriters
I've got a backlog of ~10 typewriters that need attention. I finally got to this Underwood-Olivetti for the first time tonight, and imagine my delight when I discovered it types in script! So excited!5yr ⋅ comeonbabycoverme ⋅ r/typewriters
Cleaned up my 1945 Royal KMM I just bought, and I am delighted to see it fully functional!4yr ⋅ Lancer415 ⋅ r/typewriters
Feeling very accomplished and proud. I tore this 1947 Smith Corona Silent down to the bare bones and cleaned and scrubbed 72 years of dirt, smoke, nicotine and grunge off it, got her back in shape and she’s typing beautifully!5yr ⋅ scottconnors ⋅ r/typewriters
Eat your heart out. Couldn't help but take a picture of these two beautiful ultraportable manual typewriters this morning. The Smith Corona Skyriter and the Cole Steel. 😍3yr ⋅ UnplugCo ⋅ r/typewriters
Hi! What does this button do? I pressed it and now it stays depressed and i cant use the left shift1yr ⋅ imarealhumanperson ⋅ r/typewriters
Finished the preservation on this 1909 L.C. Smith No 1. It came out very nice and was in good shape to begin with just needed a little tlc. My first No 1 typewriter in my collection!4yr ⋅ scottconnors ⋅ r/typewriters
Just freshened up this 1923 Royal Model No. 10 (four panel model) with a new draw band, other minor repairs, and cleaning. Off to its new home.3yr ⋅ comeonbabycoverme ⋅ r/typewriters
Surprisingly sharp and even print on this Remington Noiseless Portable 19324yr ⋅ ebruchez ⋅ r/typewriters
Hello. I just bought this typewriter for very cheap, and had a few questions as I dont have any experience with them. 1. How much would one of these be worth? 2. How old is it? And 3. How can I make the text appear more visible? It looks very light right now. Thanks and sorry if stupid questions.2yr ⋅ Mr-Emil ⋅ r/typewriters
Christmas present from hubby, I've wanted a pink royal the entire time I've been collecting!3yr ⋅ TheMapesHotel ⋅ r/typewriters
Today, I laid hands on my first typewriter. It's a Brother AX-410 (the manual is misleading). Does anyone know something about this model, or electronic typewriters from Brother in general?3mo ⋅ ____kevin ⋅ r/typewriters
Couldn't sleep last night due to some person troubles, decided to type it out and ended up with some thoughts on the nature of using a typewriter3yr ⋅ TheMapesHotel ⋅ r/typewriters
Saw it yesterday, slept on it, and went back to buy it today! ~1910s Oliver Bat Wing Style Visible Typewriter No. 93yr ⋅ tacobellemel ⋅ r/typewriters
The Torpedo 18b Manual Typewriter restored and custom painted the lid in a Porshe Blue 😍3yr ⋅ colombocollection ⋅ r/typewriters
This appeared at the thrift today. Ribbon is surprisingly sharp and it works great. Help talk me out of it, quick!3yr ⋅ wagoncirclermike ⋅ r/typewriters
My girlfriend gifted me a pristine Olympia typwriter today to boost my lack of motivation in writing. I think this is an Olympia SM8? This is my first ever encounter with a typwriter, I'm super exited.2yr ⋅ WORTOKUA ⋅ r/typewriters
Needing a little help, seller said unit was professionally cleaned and given a new ribbon before shipping, but type seems.. off? I understand some of this is totally user error, as I am brand new to this, but things like the way the “e” bleeds make me wonder. What do you guys think?1yr ⋅ manicpixiedreamgoose ⋅ r/typewriters
How do you store typewriter cases? I am looking for ideas because it is getting messy.3yr ⋅ rixilef ⋅ r/typewriters
What kind of typewriter is this? Seen at the Pearl Button Museum in Muscatine, IA. The tour guide mentioned they have never seen another like it nor have any information about it.1yr ⋅ judino28 ⋅ r/typewriters
Posted about the empress and the 440 a while ago. Had to rob Peter to pay Paul so the 440 is out of commission, but this beauty is now a beast to type on (and to work on)2yr ⋅ Dallas-sallaD ⋅ r/typewriters
Just picked this up from a thrift store for cheap. Anything I should know about it?2yr ⋅ Achmaddude ⋅ r/typewriters
Spring Madness. I’m about to start making a full set of replacement springs for this old boy. I have considered offering similar replacements on Etsy. I’m not soliciting this to anyone here but I am curious if there is a market for such a product?1yr ⋅ BluebonnetCrokinole ⋅ r/typewriters
Starting my very new, very tropey, very formulaic fantasy story. Name: TBD.1yr ⋅ DonnyLucciano ⋅ r/typewriters
I did a presentation about the History of Typewriters. Enjoy the spread!5yr ⋅ mitnick63 ⋅ r/typewriters
The latest addition to my store. 1938 Smith Corona Standard 2C Series4yr ⋅ Allawipasha ⋅ r/typewriters
Just found for $10 at the local thrift store. Everything moves but it's in pretty rough shape. Any advice/resources for restoring one of these?3yr ⋅ holisticevidence ⋅ r/typewriters
Hello ! I found this Tower Citation 88 typewriter and I wanted to know if I could use HP white printing papers for the paper or do I need a specific type of paper to use it ?2yr ⋅ COOLKC690 ⋅ r/typewriters
Why nobody told me that you can't stop at one? My 2nd typewriter: Remington Quiet-Riter 1957.3yr ⋅ Morsoth ⋅ r/typewriters
PLEASE HELP I bought a 1954 smith Corona (I think 1945) when I type uppercase it's fine. when I type lowercase and it only types the tippy top. I've looked everywhere but can't seem to fix it. please help me.1yr ⋅ Comprehensive_Box350 ⋅ r/typewriters
After six months of patience I found the model I wanted for my first typewriter. 1946 Smith-Corona Sterling5yr ⋅ Veryunclever ⋅ r/typewriters
Got my curved Hermes 3000 yesterday (YAY!) and it has this weird character above the explanation mark. What is it? Is it some Swiss character I don’t know about?2yr ⋅ abruno17 ⋅ r/typewriters
I just picked up this Olympia SG3(??) for $90. Did I do okay? I'm still very new to typewriters. Can anyone tell me anything neat about these?2yr ⋅ lightlytoasted6 ⋅ r/typewriters
The hardest part about reviving typewriters with the intention of selling them...is resisting the temptation to keep every one of them.3yr ⋅ UnplugCo ⋅ r/typewriters
Just finished this cool 1953 Smith Corona Skyriter...and now it joins the rest of the collection...4yr ⋅ scottconnors ⋅ r/typewriters
An early repair on an old Royal that I recently picked up. The seller suggested that I could redo the repair using epoxy making the damage invisible but I think it adds to the machine’s character.3yr ⋅ -aurelius ⋅ r/typewriters
I got this bright orange underwood 30 typewriter, but can’t find any more information on it. Who can help me out?4yr ⋅ MayoChipsMinecraft ⋅ r/typewriters
This is my first typewriter. It's working great so far but I foresee a problem with some old grease in the carrige. How can I remove the carriage to clean it?2yr ⋅ bruno_rod_rod ⋅ r/typewriters
Move across the country, wander into random thrift store in new city, find Hermes 30004yr ⋅ SouthernQuail ⋅ r/typewriters
Can anyone tell me about my grandmother's old typewriter? It's a Sherwood, has Made in Italy written on it. Thanks!3yr ⋅ VAOruzhie92 ⋅ r/typewriters
I drove 8 hours to buy this Hermes Rocket from its original owner. Am I crazy?5yr ⋅ 19Sparty92 ⋅ r/typewriters
Just finished this beautiful 1929 Royal Model P in alligator blue! This has an international keyboard! Not sure how many of them out there have that?4yr ⋅ scottconnors ⋅ r/typewriters
The mods are asleep, post photos of things that type but aren’t typewriters!4yr ⋅ linotype ⋅ r/typewriters
Hello! I recently purchased a typewriter from an antique shop, and was wondering where I can find a serial number?2yr ⋅ Swag_-_ ⋅ r/typewriters
Seriously hoping this is either a typo or used by ridiculously famous author.2yr ⋅ KJB_RWF_MN ⋅ r/typewriters
New beauty to the family. Comes with cover and all type faces. Throws words from my mind to paper like firing a Gatling gun.5yr ⋅ pluvialrorschach ⋅ r/typewriters
