You know those adorable before and after puppy pet rescue photos you see on the interwebs? This Remington Noiseless Model Seven reminded me of those. The machine came in for service filthy, bad feet, flat paper rollers, the works. It just looks like a sad puppy waiting for some love. This puppy got cleaned, new rubber and a tune up. Now it looks like the after puppy photos; so happy! … [Read more...]

The most unassuming typewriters come into the shop and delight me with pleasant surprises. This customer's Smith-Corona Classic 12 Typewriter is in the shop for some general service and a new J. J. Short platen. I love the enormous and tall type face called Speech-Riter No. 29, 6 cpi. Such a lovely machine. … [Read more...]

This customer machine was brought in with totally stoved up type bars. Upon inspection, a mouse nest appears! Years of the high life living in this Hermes Standard 8 from 1959 really must have been fun. Rust, corrosion, nest debris, and the smell was awesome! The machine got multiple cleanings until just a handful of typebars were stuck. Finally taking off the lower slotted fulcrum and individually honing each pivit did the trick. This … [Read more...]

This customer machine came in for general cleaning and a tune up. I love the different type faces typewriters present and this Smith-Corona Sterling comes with Numode #61 type face (9 cpi). You never know what you find on a typewriter hunt and even the most common looking machines will surprise you. Enjoy. … [Read more...]