Bremerton Office Machine Company

Orange Alert! Hermes Rocket from 1969

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I love the brightly colored machines and this Hermes Rocket from 1969 is an excellent example. It even types cursive! This is a customer typewriter that really only needed a light cleaning, re-oiling and a bright ORANGE ribbon. Unlike its earlier models that had an aluminum shell, this baby is all plastic. Enjoy. … [Read more...]

Underwood 6 – Airline Damage – Year 1931

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This is another family heirloom I was tasked to repair after a trip in the luggage compartment of an airplane. I'm pretty sure I've related that typewriters must be carried on; either put at your feet or in the over head. It turns out this customer had no choice and was told it could not be carried on. Damn, dropped and now another weld job. After straightening the frame, it is all about weld prep. Funny thing, this is a very nice … [Read more...]

Olympia SG 7 ( if you dare), For Sale $350

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This perfect Olympia SG7 is mondo delicious. This typewriter came to me from a customer that brought in two Olympia typewriters and decided to sell me this beauty. I love how these typewriters are designed and the internal mechanics are color coded. For Sale $350 … [Read more...]

Mr. Montgomery – Seattle Theatre Lore

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Mr. Montgomery turned 95 last month; he is healthy and still the jokester. Don and I took him out to lunch then back to the shop so friends could share some cake and good memories. Occasionally, I publish some of Mr. Montgomery's musings edited only for grammatical errors. I really appreciate all that Mr. Montgomery has done for the local theatrical community, so this is an article on his impressions of the Seattle Theatre scene for your … [Read more...]

Oliver 9 – Big Green!

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I'm a beekeeper. Last summer I got a call about a Honey bee swarm in a raspberry patch located in Poulsbo, near where I live. It was a fun swarm to hive, then I learned the son next door was thinking of selling some vintage typewriters! Funny how things happen. I tuned up the old Royal and asked if I could buy this Oliver 9. I get folk's Oliver typewriters in the shop often and wanted an Oliver of my own for visitors to … [Read more...]

Olivetti – Underwood Lettera 25 Typewriter – For Sale $220

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This lovely Olivetti - Underwood Lettera 25 typewriter was manufactured in Spain and features a Spanish keyboard. The typeface is a nice crisp Pica, 10 CPI. The typewriter comes complete with original paperwork and the vinyl case. The typewriter was manufactured in the 1970's, and yes it is plastic! A069085 For Sale - $220 … [Read more...]

Royal Quiet DeLuxe 1956 – Spanish Keyboard

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I found this gray Royal Quiet DeLuxe built in 1956 at a Goodwill store. I saw the typewriter had a Spanish Keyboard complete with the requisite dead keys for accents. A pleasant surprise when I got it back to the shop; it is also double gothic typeface! While the typeface is small, about 3/32 inch tall, it is actually spaced at 12 CPI. Who ever owned the machine was a heavy smoker. The paint and all the parts were brown. When I started … [Read more...]

Olivetti – Underwood Studio 44 Cursive – Sold $425

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This Olivetti - Underwood Studio 44 typewriter from the 1960's is in excellent condition. It features a delightful cursive typeface and is 11 CPI. Comes with the case, key, original vinyl cover and the instruction manual. It is currently loaded with dark blue/purple ribbon for a little fun. 377704 Sold by Bremerton Letterpress $425 … [Read more...]

Pretty in Pink; Lettera 22 from the Mid 1950’s

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I see many blue and a few green Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriters. This is the first pink version of a Lettera I've had in the shop and it is in near perfect condition considering its age. When this customer brought it to the shop it had a bit of rust on the tab bar and some sticking keys. After a good cleaning, new rubber grommets, new type bar rest pad, removal of the rust plus some oil in the right places it works just fine. … [Read more...]