Bremerton Office Machine Company

Robotron Erika Model 127 Typewriter from 1990 – For Sale $385

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This Robotron Erika Model 127 Typewriter from 1990 is in fine shape. Built in the GDR (East Germany) this machine is a pretty good typer. An all plastic body and wide carriage, everybody loves plastic! The machine features a Sans Serif type face, 10 cpi and a QWERTZ key board. Who names their company ROBOTRON? I'd love to have been in the room as they decided that one. Comes with a carrying case. 8090064 For Sale … [Read more...]

Corona Portable 3 and 4 Platen Knobs

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I've been on a platen knob hunt lately. My interest in making platen knobs has peaked as several machines have come into the shop with broken and missing knobs. I buy many 3D printed knobs and continue to encourage folks to produce and sell them. I'll keep buying them! For the knob that doesn't fit the 3D mold (ha, ha) I make my own by forming silicone molds. These are from original knobs that are as perfect as 80 years plus of aging can … [Read more...]

Rheinmetall Standard Typewriter from 1950

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I love it when one of my customers brings in a machine that you don't see often. While you see Rheinmetall portable typewriters, the large standard machines are few and far far away. This full featured GS beast is from 1950, serial number 12250. It is a recent customer purchase brought in for a cleaning, tune up and the tabs were hanging up. The machine features ease of service as the carriage assembly lifts off with a twist of knobs on each … [Read more...]

Erika Model 10 café au lait Portable from 1960 – For Sale $395

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This Erika Model 10 café au lait Portable from 1960 is a pretty typewriter. The machine features Pica type face, 10 CPI, carriage shift, and was an export to the Netherlands with a Dutch keyboard. While I like the style of this Erika, it has a bit of a heavy shift. Could it be a daily typer? Only with a strong pinky finger! Comes with a carrying case. 1931412 For Sale $395 … [Read more...]

Brother Pro-Line 720 Taxi Cab Yellow and Orange – For Sale $425

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This Brother Pro-Line 720 portable typewriter with a wide carriage was once rescued by Nick and eventually made its way to the shop. This nice example of the Pro-Line series was once a golden hue yet had many blemishes. So off to the sand blaster and suddenly this guy is Taxi Cab Yellow and Sunny Orange! The machine features Pica type face, 10 cpi and has a fancy paper speed loader. I love those! Comes with a nifty carrying … [Read more...]