ADLER

There are quite a few variations on script typefaces, this one is in a less-common #77 style, also found under the "Napoli" script name....

IMPERIAL

Having the typebars swinging down and away from you is a strange sensation, but even so this machine still is a Good Companion to have around and grea...

BIJOU

A lovely example of the export model 5 from Erika, this Bijou sports an English-UK layout. It’s a little testy on the spacebar escapement, but that...

ERIKA

Not all Erikas are created equal, and the M carries an extra weight, both in authority on the writing table and in pure pounds. This machine is decep...

HERMES

Wide Hermes 3000’s are not unheard of, but they give an extra sense of gravitas to these gorgeous machines. This one has been a go-to pick for addr...

UNDERWOOD

From a local collector, this machine is interesting in that it is a Canadian-produced machine, made for an Australian department store, but which has ...

ROYAL

A reliable typing machine loaded with features. Missing out on the old world class, but still with all the quality....

ROYAL

Sans serif fonts are always a pleasure to find, even more so when the host machine has such a striking appearance in the bright duotone red from Royal...

OLYMPIA

Beige and heavy duty, this portable QWERTY machine is fun to type on without occupying a ton of space. New bumpers under the body. No lid, but overall...

HERMES

The Media 3 is functionally identical to the Hermes 3000 and in some ways manages to be an improvement through simplicity. The lack of a tab feature ...

ERIKA

This right-to-left Farsi machine deserves lots to be written about it, so this section will be brief - it is rather cool....

TORPEDO

Like the Olympias, these Torpedo platens seem to get rather firm and makes for a noisy time when running the Blue Bird. Despite that it’s a joy to ...

UNDERWOOD

Having had some strange escapement quirks worked out and fresh rubber, this excellent little machine always has a striking appearance with the gold pa...

REMINGTON

Royal wasn’t the only group producing red machines and this style of bright red is always eye-catching. This particular example is rather rough, al...

ADLER

Finding a Spanish, script machine from Norway was definitely the spot on my bingo card I never expected to fill. This lovely Adler Tippa has become t...

TORPEDO

Nice condition Torpedo 15a’s are uncommon to begin with, however this example in Fraktur is worthy of a writeup for both appearance and the slugs. ...

CORONA

This one was worked over by California Typewriter not too long ago, however since then it has gotten a new black silk ribbon, fresh platen & feed roll...

TRIUMPH

This 1943 QWERTY machine is very smooth and fast to type on. Has a black silk ribbon installed and feet have been replaced with new grommets....

EMPIRE

Compact copy of an early Hermes Baby, this machine travels easily but is still enjoyable to type on....

HERMES

Originally in a plain English layout, this machine is interesting in that it was customized at some point to get certain Spanish keys....

OPTIMA

This one has been a bit of trouble, which is a real shame given how interesting these early body style Optimas are. Most collectors are familiar with...