Bremerton Typewriter Company

1925 Remington Portable in for Service

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Well here we are. Another Remington portable that needs all new rubber. This is sooo the thing with these older Remington portables. The rubber stuff is just worn out. This one got the typical cleaning and tune up plus all new rubber; platen, paper rollers and frame spacers. This clacker types nice. NA56777 … [Read more...]

1950 Royal Companion Portable in for Service

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I thought you might like to see a nice Royal Companion from the year 1950. Originally called the Arrow, now it is your "Companion". Love the marketers. This one is clean and even the case is in nice shape. The typewriter came into the shop for the normal stuff; cleaning, back spacer not working and multiple sticking type bars. These are fun, basic machines with no ribbon color section and no tabulator. The cleaning went as expected … [Read more...]

Typewriters are Handsome and Pretty, and so is Frank

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If you will allow me to gender inanimate objects. And idolize cats, always the cats. I think of typewriters as HANDSOME and PRETTY. This always runs through my mind looking at our cat Frank. I gush "Isn't he sooo pretty!" And handsome, such a handsome boy. This L.C. Smith Standard 8 is a customer machine in for cleaning and the upper and lower case were way off. This is one HANDSOME typewriter. Stately, dude like, authoritative … [Read more...]

1896 Remington No. 6 Standard

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This customer typewriter is a Remington No. 6 Standard from the year 1896. In for a cosmetic cleaning for display. Well, yes this is a handsome beast. And it types. I love the wood type bar levers and the tall type bar basket. The side spools hold 1 and 1/2 inch wide ribbon. Look at how huge the bell clapper is compared to the bell. Enjoy the photos. s/n 10469 … [Read more...]

The 2026 calendars are here! $15 Each SOLD OUT

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Again, the calendars are SOLD OUT. See you next year! The 2026 calendars are here! $15 each includes mailing within the United States, just as last year. Outside this strange part of the continent, I charge for mailing. If you have one of your photos in the calendar, it is free to you. My email is paul@typespec.com When you contact me include: The number of calendars in your order Your name Mailing address Your … [Read more...]

1913 Oliver Number 5 Typewriter – For Sale $885

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This 1913 Oliver Number 5 Typewriter is for sale. The typewriter is recently refurbished complete with new rubber platen, paper rollers and new rubber feet. Even a new pencil for the holder. This green monster even types. How about that. 287498 For Sale $885 Local pick up only. GS … [Read more...]

1950’s Royal QDL Typewriter with Vogue Type face in for service

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This is a customers 1950's Royal QDL Typewriter with Vogue Type face.  In for service. Originally shipped from Alaska April 18, 2025 via USPS, the typewriter was lost in transit as it reached the Seattle USPS hub. We helped the customer with getting a refund from USPS, and it took MONTHS. . .     And they never got the refund! Well, one day in August, a box shows up. Yep, that missing Royal typewriter from Alaska. Griffin took on … [Read more...]