This is a customer machine in for a good cleaning. Such a stately beast. Boy, this one was a dirt bucket. Lisa really cleaned it up nice. From the year 1922, this typewriter features a decimal tabulator. Look at the tab stops. One, two, … More
In the Shop

1957 Brown Royal HHP Typewriter In For Service
This is a customer machine in for service. I work on soooo many Royal Standard typewriters. The HH series is one of my favorites. This one features Pica type face. I love the tabulator as I only need to swiftly brush the heel of my hand on the … More

1921 Corona Folding Portable 3 is Sooo cute
We recently bought this Corona 3 portable, and the typewriter is from the year 1921. I like the older Corona machines. This one is serial number 400144. I think we'll put this in the queue for the apprentice to explore. I love the old … More

Corona 4 Purple and Gold Typewriter
This Corona 4 portable is a customer machine in for service. A purple and gold crackle finish, is perfect for that person attending the University of Washington. This typewriter is in very nice condition complete with the case and manual. The … More

We’ve Got GOLD In Them Thar Hills
I've seen plenty Royal Dreyfuss Quiet DeLuxe typewriters that are the gold metal plated anniversary edition. Well . . . in photos on the interwebs. Pretty snazzy. I've never had one actually walk into the shop until today. Our friend Ray … More

1958 Vertical Script Smith-Corona
Greg brought us this 1958 Vertical Script Smith-Corona for a new platen, paper rollers and a cleaning and tune up. I like how common the model that hides such type face delights. You don't see many Vertical Script type faces. I think … More
Typewriter Articles
Ninety Nine Percent Moved
By Paul
Well. Here we are. Ninety nine percent moved to the 286 4th Street building. The old space sure looks larger without all our stuff. The only thing left is getting the drill press moved, the old HEAVY orange desk out and removing the exhaust ducting. And and and and we will meet the goal of … More
Typewriter Service Apprentice training update
By Paul
Sean has been with us for three months and today completed the twelve week Typewriter Service Apprentice training. Congratulations Sean! Here is Sean with Lisa. … More
Adler Primus, A typical service
By Paul
This Adler Primus is a customer machine in for service. We see some pretty common items with this model. Mostly related to the typewriter attaching to the bottom of the case. The rubber hold down mechanism is ALWAYS toast. Delicious, delicious toast. The rubber feet at the bottom of the case are … More
