Today's topic are musings about Bob Montgomery's sister Joyce. I only knew Bob’s sister, Joyce, over the phone. Joyce lived in Bremerton with Bob and their mother then Joyce moved to Lakeport, California in the 1950's after working at the typewriter shop with Bob. When I first started working at the shop I'd chat over the phone with Joyce not knowing at first she was Bob's sister. Joyce often would call the shop late in the night as Bob used to … [Read more...]
Typewriters for Under $100
I've had many requests to add a "discount" sales area to the shop. Well, here it is! If an item has a pink tag, the machine is less than $100. These items are as is with no warranty. Most are electronic wheel writers or standard size desk top typewriters. Some are donations I don't have time to fix up. When you donate a typewriter, this helps spread the joy. Many donated machines either work OK or just need a little love. A little sweat equity … [Read more...]
Golden IBM Selectric 2 For Sale $425
You have to stop by the shop and appreciate this beauty! This recently rebuilt IBM Selectric 2 has a new belt and cycle clutch gear. Since the poo brown shell was a bit beat up we switched the machine out with a GOLD hammered finish, complete with new sound foam. When Lisa saw this one she started humming the theme song to "Goldfinger". That song could certainly have been exalting over the IBM Selectric typewriter of its day. IBM … [Read more...]
A Nice Blue Royal Portable P Typewriter from 1930
This customer machine was purchased locally and the seller even dropped it off at the shop! A very pretty blue Royal Portable typewriter it features the elusive Vogue typeface. This baby needed EVERYTHING! So it got it a new platen, rollers, feet, a deep cleaning, adjustments to nearly all the components. The only thing I couldn't get adjusted was the right side ribbon reverse. Otherwise a nice example of a Vogue … [Read more...]
Remington 24 Black Monster
I equate the Remington 24 from 1967 to a Royal Empress. Both are solid machines within bulbous decorations of a shell. This customer machine came in for service as the line lock was hanging up and the keys were sticking on the left. To get to anything, you have to remove the large plastic shell from the chassis. Normally a simple task made harder by rust at each mounting screw. One needed drilling out. After a few minutes of discovery, why … [Read more...]
A pair of Optimas
These Optima typewriters are part of a customer collection. Bought off the internet, the green guy arrived with multiple shipping damage problems. It was skipping badly, carriage would RUN, tabs interfered, margins would not adjust and the paint got a bit banged up. The customer got my estimate for the repair work, and since he wanted to have the machine professionally repainted, I put him in the work queue when it was ready from the paint … [Read more...]
Linea 98 is a White Out King
I'm not sure how many gallons of white out was used with this Olivetti Linea 98 typewriter. Every paper roller was covered. Indeed, the platen, keys, segment, you name it was covered as if a Seagull was in the home. … [Read more...]
Summer Hours Are Here!
The shop experiences a normal summer slow down as folks concentrate on family and outdoor activities. The memory of happy winter times using a typewriter fades quickly as the weather improves. That means I too take a bit of time for family. This summer, June 21 to September 23, the shop is open Wednesdays through Saturdays 10AM to 4PM. … [Read more...]
Remington Monarch Pioneer from 1937
Nick brought in this Remington Monarch Pioneer, serial number C110280, from 1937. This little bit of simplicity is in top condition. Top condition means it is a Remington from the thirties, so it needed a new platen, paper rollers, feet and a drawcord (don't they all!). If you had to have a super reliable machine, with the fewest parts to go wrong, I think I found your Apocalypse machine! Seriously, all the factory connection points for … [Read more...]
Tiny Typewriters
My customers are a great lot. I love it when a customer stops by to spread a little joy. Often they surprise me with small tokens of their appreciation. One such customer is also a 3D printing enthusiast. I love these tiny 3D printed typewriters he brought by. They are business card holders! … [Read more...]
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