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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. 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. |
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*[[Underwood 5]] | *[[Underwood 5]] | ||
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*[[Remington 24]] | *[[Remington 24]] | ||
| − | *[[Royal KMM | + | *[[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. | ||
| − | *[[Remington Standard | + | *[[Remington Standard 17]], [[Remington Standard KMG]], [[Remington Standard]], [[Remington Super-Riter]] |
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| + | == Portables == | ||
*[[Smith-Corona]] Portables | *[[Smith-Corona]] Portables | ||
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*[[Remington Portables nos. 1-5]] | *[[Remington Portables nos. 1-5]] | ||
| − | *[[Royal | + | *[[Royal Quiet De Luxe]] |
*[[Remington Quiet-Riter]] | *[[Remington Quiet-Riter]] | ||
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*[[Olivetti]]: [[Lettera 22]], [[Lettera 32]], [[Studio 44]] | *[[Olivetti]]: [[Lettera 22]], [[Lettera 32]], [[Studio 44]] | ||
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| − | *[[Smith - Corona Skyriter, Zephyr]] | + | == Ultraportables == |
| + | *[[Smith-Corona Skyriter]], [[Corona Zephyr]] | ||
*[[Groma Ultraportables]] | *[[Groma Ultraportables]] | ||
Revision as of 16:13, 20 May 2025
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
- 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.
Portables
- Smith-Corona Portables
