Bremerton Typewriter Company

Adler Primus, A typical service

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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 readily missing along with the felt cover for the rectangle typewriter feet, resting on the case bottom. With this typewriter the ribbon had … [Read more...]

Royal Mercury Portable Typewriter – SOLD $250

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I'm sure by now, you've taken the hint that these inexpensive Mercury typewriters are simple, easy to use typewriters. Not fancy, just work. We buy them from the interwebs to clean then tune them up. Like this one, they most often need ribbon cover grommets and new feet. Many have grossly yellowed plastic key tops. This example is a pretty clean machine. Other than the new grommets and feet the only adjustment needed was lower and uppercase … [Read more...]

Mr. Montgomery – World War II Memories – Act Six

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Occasionally, I publish some of Mr. Montgomery's musings edited only for grammatical errors. Here is another of his reflection of earlier times. Mr. Montgomery wrote about much of his time enlisted in the U.S. Army, and this is ACT SIX of SIX. ROBERT MONTGOMERY – Wartime ACT SIX - Headquarters in Germany How to get involved in a WAR and stay SANE (or thereabouts) Along about April 1945 I was sent with some other fellows to the locale … [Read more...]

The Typewriter Shop has Moved!

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Hello everyone. We have moved! We found a spiffy spot just down the block and we think you will like our new location. 286 4th Street, Bremerton, WA 98337. Next to the Kitsap History Museum, and right on the street!   … [Read more...]

Mr. Montgomery – World War II Memories – Act Five

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Occasionally, I publish some of Mr. Montgomery's musings edited only for grammatical errors. Here is another of his reflection of earlier times. Mr. Montgomery wrote about much of his time enlisted in the U.S. Army, and this is ACT FIVE of SIX. ROBERT MONTGOMERY – Wartime ACT FIVE - Life in Paris How to get involved in a WAR and stay SANE (or thereabouts) I stayed with SHAEF in England from June until November 1944, when we moved to … [Read more...]

Smith-Corona BATTERY POWER Electra SS – For Sale $385

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Yes, this is a Smith-Corona BATTERY POWERED Electra SS. Not often found in the wild, and certainly never in working condition. This machine is for sale after artful servicing by Griffin. Complete with a new drive belt and a USB chargeable battery. The typewriter works and features Pica type face, 10 cpi. Comes with the original battery plus the carrying case. Note the scratches on the left side of the ribbon cover. 6BL … [Read more...]