Main Page

Welcome to the Typewriter Wiki. ..the wiki for old writing machines!. ..featuring 185 pages! Site Contents Welcome to the wiki! We are a small group of typewriter enthusiasts that are trying to get some common information written down and preserved for all to see. Please note that this is NOT to replace the Typewriter Database or Wikipedia, but instead is an effort to expand on those great resources. This site was created by the Typewriter Discord server, so if you would like to help out, go there and ask in the #typewriterwiki channel. Here's an invite. Please note that the Typewriter Wiki is still quite new, so please excuse our dust as we complete pages and add more content. Getting Started Buying A Typewriter 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 How can I ensure my typewriter gets here safely? Shipping Damage My First Typewriter Have a question? Common Questions 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 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 Identify your Typewriter in Typewriter Classifications Remember to regularly perform Maintenance! Repair and Maintainence Repair and Maintenance 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 Specialty Typewriter Tools Specialized Typewriter Tools Help! Something's Wrong! Repair Typewriter List 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 Blickensderfer No. 6 Underwood 4-Bank Standard Portable Hammond Hermes 3000 IBM Selectric Royal Quiet De Luxe 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