Recommended Machines

Recommended Typewriters

Buying your first typewriter is often a daunting task. With thousands of models to choose from, and thousands of price points to consider, how can you know you're buying a solid machine that types well, is easily repaired and well-built? Here are a few editors' picks for top typewriters. Please do note that these impressions are subjective and all machines will be somewhat unique. The quality of many machines will depend in part on their age as well as how well-maintained they are and how recently they've been serviced. It's part of their history.

Standards, Portables, and Ultraportable Typewriters

For details on comparing and contrasting standards, portablea, and ultraportable typewriters for your use cases and needs, try Standard Typewriters versus Portable Typewriters and Ultraportable Typewriters.

Standards

Underwood 5

Olympia SG1

Remington 24

Royal 10, Royal KMM, Royal KMG, Royal HH, Royal FP
- These models were broadly very similar over several decades with the primary changes being the exterior body styling.