Typewriters

06 Mar 2019

Acquired: Olympia SM-3 Refurbished. 1950’s

02 Mar 2019

Some supplies to use with typewriter: 2 part carbonless copy paper and 3 part carbonless memo forms.

26 Feb 2019

Looking for a use for your vintage typewriter or fountain pen? Use it to send snail mail tweets. Ingredients: Post card...

25 Feb 2019

This Adler Tippa S Ultra Portable typewriter came in over the weekend. The plastic bodied “S” model was not ...

20 Feb 2019

The Hermes Rocket is a very compact and light weight Swiss made, ultra portable typewriter. All the Hermes typewriters a...

20 Feb 2019

I wanted an Olympia. I wanted an ultra portable. I saw this Olympia SF on eBay for a good price and took a chance. This ...

20 Feb 2019

And another one: Hermes Rocket 1950’s More info here.

20 Feb 2019

New arrival: 1960’s Olympia SF De Luxe ultra portable. Details here

20 Feb 2019

These are high on my list. Olivetti Lettera 22 - serviced or refurbished. Hermes 3000 - 1950’s preferred or 1960&...

19 Feb 2019

At the bulky end of the ultra portable typewriter spectrum (as near as I can tell, since I don’t have a lot of ult...

19 Feb 2019

This typewriter just in, an Olivetti Lettera 35i from the 1970’s. Made in Mexico. You can read the full story here.

16 Feb 2019

My 1940’s refurbished Royal Quiet Deluxe came in today. It’s a wonderful machine and it looks almost brand n...

16 Feb 2019

Acquired: Late 1940’s Royal De Luxe Typewriter.

14 Feb 2019

Today I found a used typewriter stand at a local office furniture store, $25. Made in 1961, almost as old as me - vintag...

14 Feb 2019

Well, it’s started. My habit, when I start a new venture, is to jump in with both feet and thrash around after do...

13 Feb 2019

First typewriter for the collection. 1950’s Royal in excellent condition found at antique mall. Not my first color

12 Feb 2019

Currently reading: The Typewriter Revolution by Richard Polt 📚