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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. It's part of their history. | 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. It's part of their history. | ||
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+ | Standards | ||
+ | [[Underwood 5]] | ||
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+ | [[Olympia SG1]] | ||
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+ | [[Remington 24]] | ||
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+ | [[Royal KMM/KMG/similar]] | ||
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+ | [[Remington Standard 7]] | ||
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+ | Portables | ||
+ | [[Smith - Corona Midsized Portables]] | ||
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+ | [[Brother JP-1 and Similar]] | ||
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+ | [[Underwood Four Bank Portables]] | ||
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+ | [[Hermes 2000 and 3000]] | ||
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+ | [[Torpedo 18B]] | ||
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+ | [[Remington Portables nos. 1-5]] | ||
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+ | [[Royal QDL]] | ||
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+ | [[Remington Quiet-Riter]] | ||
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+ | [[Olympia SM series]] | ||
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+ | [[Olivetti Lettera 22, 32, and Studio 44]] | ||
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+ | Ultraportables | ||
+ | [[Smith - Corona Skyriter and Zephyr]] | ||
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+ | [[Groma Ultraportables]] | ||
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+ | [[Silver - Seikou Ultraportables]] |
Revision as of 04:57, 6 May 2021
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. It's part of their history.
Standards Underwood 5
Portables Smith - Corona Midsized Portables
Olivetti Lettera 22, 32, and Studio 44
Ultraportables Smith - Corona Skyriter and Zephyr