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<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:161%;">..the wiki for old writing machines!.</div>
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The Typewriter Wiki is a project run by small group of typewriter enthusiasts. Please note that this is NOT to replace the [https://typewriterdatabase.com/ Typewriter Database] or other resources. Rather, this site aims to collect information and make it easily accessible for new and experienced typewriter users alike. This site is created and maintained by the  [https://discord.gg/ws5Gzaf Typewriter Discord server]. The Typewriter Wiki is still quite new, so please excuse our dust as we complete pages and add more content.
 
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===Buying A Typewriter===
 
===Buying A Typewriter===
 
* How do I choose a typewriter? Which ones are good or valuable? [[Recommended Machines]]
 
* How do I choose a typewriter? Which ones are good or valuable? [[Recommended Machines]]
 
* I want a typewriter. What should I get? [[How To Buy a Typewriter]]
 
* I want a typewriter. What should I get? [[How To Buy a Typewriter]]
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* How can I ensure my typewriter gets here safely? [[Shipping Damage]]
  
 
===My First Typewriter===
 
===My First Typewriter===
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* Don't know what that thingy is called?  [[Typewriter Anatomy]].
 
* Don't know what that thingy is called?  [[Typewriter Anatomy]].
 
* I just got a typewriter. Where should I start? [[How to Use Your New (Or Old!) Typewriter]]
 
* I just got a typewriter. Where should I start? [[How to Use Your New (Or Old!) Typewriter]]
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* Oh no! My machine came in the mail, but it's wrecked! [[Shipping Damage]]
 
* How do I make =, +, $, £, etc. my typewriter doesn't have? [[Special Characters]]
 
* How do I make =, +, $, £, etc. my typewriter doesn't have? [[Special Characters]]
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*Identify your Typewriter in [[Typewriter Classifications]]
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* Identify your Typewriter in [[Typewriter Classifications]]
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* I just got a typewriter, and it's dirtier than my basement! [[Typewriter Cleaning and Cleanliness]]
 
* I just got a typewriter, and it's dirtier than my basement! [[Typewriter Cleaning and Cleanliness]]
 
* A Repairman's Toolkit [[Common tools, solvents, chemicals, and their Uses]]
 
* A Repairman's Toolkit [[Common tools, solvents, chemicals, and their Uses]]
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[[File:4B333.png |frameless|right|250px]]
 
An alphabetical list of brands and models can be found in the article [[:Category:Typewriter]]. Each entry in this list is a link to a page containing historical and technical information about that specific typewriter model.  
 
An alphabetical list of brands and models can be found in the article [[:Category:Typewriter]]. Each entry in this list is a link to a page containing historical and technical information about that specific typewriter model.  
  
 
This is by no means a comprehensive list, and is being updated periodically.
 
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Images of typewriters from the wiki: <br />  
 
Images of typewriters from the wiki: <br />  
 
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IMPORTANT [[Typewriter Wiki:General disclaimer]] IMPORTANT
 
IMPORTANT [[Typewriter Wiki:General disclaimer]] IMPORTANT

Latest revision as of 16:27, 15 February 2024

Welcome to the Typewriter Wiki!
...Now featuring 174 pages!
Click parts of the typewriter below or scroll down to get started!

Site Contents

Return LeverCategory:Typewriter BrandsPlatenCarriageCarriageInk and RibbonInk and RibbonTypebarsCategory:Typewriter BrandsKeyboardBackspaceShiftShiftSpacing and EscapementErika

The Typewriter Wiki is a project run by small group of typewriter enthusiasts. Please note that this is NOT to replace the Typewriter Database or other resources. Rather, this site aims to collect information and make it easily accessible for new and experienced typewriter users alike. This site is created and maintained by the Typewriter Discord server. The Typewriter Wiki is still quite new, so please excuse our dust as we complete pages and add more content.


Getting Started

IdealA4Standard.png

Buying A Typewriter

My First Typewriter

Repair and Maintainence

Noiseless6.jpg

Repair and Maintenance


Typewriter List

4B333.png

An alphabetical list of brands and models can be found in the article Category:Typewriter. Each entry in this list is a link to a page containing historical and technical information about that specific typewriter model.

This is by no means a comprehensive list, and is being updated periodically.

Highlights: Machines We Love

Brand Page

Use this page to search for machines based off branding, instead of just the massive list of typewriters thrown at your face.
Category:Typewriter Brands

Gallery

Images of typewriters from the wiki:
Gallery

IMPORTANT Typewriter Wiki:General disclaimer IMPORTANT

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