Bremerton Office Machine Company

Electronic Wheelwriter typewriters – Damn are you DIRTY!

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I've gotten a few (well, more than a few) electronic typing machines into the shop that when tested do weird things. One machine would not return when the return key was pressed. Another would tab intermittently. The last didn't like its back space key pressed. Maddening things. Mostly prevented by keeping the typewriter clean and covered when not used. Here is a photo of a circuit board that had intermittent shorts across terminals from … [Read more...]

Remington Model 1 Portable Typewriter – SOLD $355

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This is the classic Remington Model 1 Portable Typewriter. This typewriter from the year 1933 has a nice light typing feel. The collectors call it the "noisy" noiseless typewriter. This machine sports new rubber feet and a Pica type face at 10 cpi. It includes a typewriter case made by Tacco. P67299 SOLD $355 Consign Hemmann … [Read more...]

Adler Tippa S Portable; Cursive – Sold $285

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This nice Adler Tippa S portable typewriter from the year 1972 is perfect for letter writing. It has a lovely cursive type style. It is a very light 10 pounds! The machine features a full bottom so you can take it anywhere and type with it in your lap. Recently cleaned and serviced. The typewriter even comes with the original shipping retainer for the type bars! Sold $ 285 5178268 Consign Hemmann … [Read more...]

First Friday April: Typewriters! Type! and Typewriter Art!

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Join Bremerton Letterpress for another First Friday Art Walk: This month they're featuring art by Mercer Island artist and teacher, Kelye Kneeland. You don't want to miss her amazing typewriter art featuring song lyrics and silhouettes - too cool! And Paul from Bremerton Office Machine Co. will have a fleet of typewriters on hand for visitors to type away on. https://www.facebook.com/events/1032734603495097/ … [Read more...]

The Fox, Number 3 – From 1906

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This Fox under stroke typewriter came to the shop looking for Mr. Montgomery. It was obviously very lucky to have stumbled into the shop, with a snapped leather draw band, frozen platen and rollers. What this kid from 1906 really needed was a soft spot on a living room shelf to wile away its senior years. But no. This Fox demanded to be rejuvenated back into a living, working machine . . . insisted on it. Well all righty then, let's get … [Read more...]

Olympia SGE-30 Electric Typewriter – For Sale $325

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I loved refurbishing this Olympia SGE-30 Electric Typewriter from the 1970's. It has the same attention to detail and engineering the manual Olympia typewriters have. In the side photos, see the little tabs on each side at the bottom? Those release the ribbon cover. Just flick them and ta-da! Instant access to the type bars and ribbon. The typewriter is very easy to use and is a fast typer. For Sale $325 … [Read more...]

Hermes Rocket from 1955 – SOLD $385

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I like the Hermes Rocket typewriters and this item is a good example from the year 1955. It is a nice gray with dark key tops. I couldn't resist installing a bright ROCKET RED RIBBON! If you buy this little wonder you can have any color ribbon you desire. For now, this Rocket celebrates red! The typeface is Elite, 12 cpi. Sold for $385 5453654 … [Read more...]

Royal Quiet DeLuxe from 1953, For Sale $285

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This Royal Quiet DeLuxe from the year 1953 is an easy machine to use. A nice light typing feel. This QDL features Speed Control, Elite typeface at 12 cpi, and Magic Margins (yes, that is right . . MAGIC). A delight to use, for sale $285. RA-2652253 … [Read more...]

Olympia SM3 from 1957 – Repainted and Looks Good

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A customer recently brought in this Olympia SM3 that was originally pearly green and a bit on the rusty side. The interior of the machine was in decent shape and it typed quite well. The typewriter needed the typical cleaning and re-oiling plus the normal replacement of the frame spacers. This nice customer wanted the typewriter painted to be rid of the rust and restore a like new appearance. Well, I had to confess that I'm really not that … [Read more...]