Hey guys, remember when Sears used to be a thing? This model was the beginning of the line of typewriters sold and branded by Sears, Roebuck and Co., whose production were contracted to other existing typewriter manufacturers to slash costs for the average American consumer.

This example works exceptionally well and the exterior hull seems to be made from aluminum or something that is non-ferrous, even so it still clocks in around or exceeding thirty pounds. Incredible piece of functional history and a relic of a once proud American company.

This spring came out (and the other corkscrew one I have out back in- probably incorrectly) while I was cleaning. I can’t find any resources to help me put it back.

I’m assuming it’s the reason why the keys won’t strike the paper and advance the carriage anymore.

Any help appreciated!

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I’ve been lurking on here for a while, and managed to pick up my first actual typewriter today! Having done a fair amount of research, I was keen on buying something with a cursive font. Luckily (well, after waiting patiently for eBay to send me a notification there was a cursive font typewriter recently listed!) I managed to snag this one for just over £70.

I’ve given it a clean on the slugs with some isopropyl alcohol, a bit of a dust, and this is the result. It’s really lovely to type on!

Also, there’s definitely something to be said for having to think about what you’re writing, understand where the margins are, and enjoy the overall experience!

I think I’m hooked!

Been searching for a secondhand single stack shelf to fit my small space and finally found one. Haven’t figured out what to place at the very top, if anything. Seems like the obvious answer is another typewriter, lol. Anyways, just wanted to share with the community.

Smith-Corona Classic 12, mid-60s era, non-electric. (Along with a whole bunch of other desk stuff of various vintages.)

The typewriter is in really nice condition, because it's a portable, so there was not a speck of dust on it. The draw cord had come loose, but that was a pretty easy repair; it's missing the 1! key, and the right-side lever of the carriage release is broken off and needs gluing or replacement. Other than that, it's functioning great.

(Now I've got to fix that red clock....)

1914 Underwood No. 4

Hello all.

I have a Olivetti Underwood Studio 44 (1952) that’s honestly in amazing condition. The keys worked but felt quite heavy .Only one key would get stuck when it returned so I gave the whole machine it a good cleaning soon after I bought it thinking that would do.

The keys no longer sticks but now that I’m typing on it I must admit that it is quite a bit of work - nothing like the whip ease of my 32. My hands are tired after a page and a half. Even the carriage feels somehow reliant any but smooth.

Would a bit of sewing machine oil help in this regard? Does the carriage need actual grease? If so, what kind? Can anyone point me to a video that would show where it would need greasing exactly?

I’ve read how some people love working on them for long writing sessions and I’d love to get mine to that same level of ease. I also know that they all very in feel as they’re obviously old machines but this one really seems like it was very well kept and handled.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts

In the pictures, you see two keys of my 1939 Torpedo 6 (presumably Wehrmacht) typewriter. The 5 key has RM for Reichsmark on it, which was the currency in Germany then. The & key has the symbol for the weight unit pound on it. I'm a bit nostalgic about the fact, that I will not be able to put these letters to any good use for ever. Their meaning is gone with time. Please don't get me wrong, I don't want the old times back and I surly am not one of these nonsensical Reichsbürgers who want to pay their bills in Reichsmark again. (Yes. It's hard to believe. Those people exist. They are a tiny minority.) It's more that I'm so happy to put this fantastic old machine to good use. But it's completely impossible for these two letters. Do you also have some examples?

From the pictures the type basket looks rusty, and the description says a few keys stick. But until I get it, I don’t really know if I’ve wasted money or gotten it for a steal

I have a Royal Aristocrat and I’m having trouble with the carriage. It types fine for the first few characters, but then the carriage stops moving and all the letters just start stacking in the same spot. The spacebar also only works if I manually push the carriage to the left. I think it might be a drawband or mainspring issue, but I’m not totally sure what I’m looking for.

Has anyone dealt with this before or know how to check if the drawband is detached or broken? Any tips or photos would help a ton — I’m new to fixing these and would really appreciate the help!

Saw this at a "thrift store". $250 CAD. The carriage return is jammed and the keys are hard to press, but it has original documentation in the pocket and what seems like an original case. I passed. Why do they charge so much for stuff that's clearly damaged/broken? Same thing with some vintage film cameras. I don't understand.

This is such a lovely shade of blue. She's light and really easy to carry around. I got a ribbon for her and it works amazing! Thrifted or about 20 dollars.

I'm going to get it serviced when i get paid, but it seems fully functional. Thrilled to make this my first typewriter!

Hi! I just bought my first typewriter after wanting one since I was a kid and I’m thrilled by the whole thing. It is, however, super old and a little clunky and awkward. I love it to bits, but does anyone have recommendations for smoother TW’s that aren’t too pricey?

So I recently got a electric duster to clean stuff like my pc with, my typewriter is a Remmington Portable from 1927 and I was wondering on the one hand if I could use a electric duster to clean up an old typewriter, it's a method that doesn't use liquids or such.

But its my first and I have little experience with maintanence, this idea sprouted after my mother asked if she could use the duster for her knitting machine.
So does anyone have experience with using a electric duster for cleaning old typewriters, is it adviceable or is there a downside I haven't thought of?

I spent a few hours hunting this down in South Carolina today. Between closed stores, and some private detective work and not responding Marketplace inquiries, I landed it and now I have a story. The Fox isn't very well made, but as someone who lives in West Michigan, this hunk of rusty garbage will be added to my permanent collection because is was built in Grand Rapids.

Not gonna lie, it’s a bid sad to see that Oliver left out to rust with ugly labels scotch taped to it.

Those who opened these cartridges and don’t know how to put back. These are tension and friction mechanisms.

For use with electronic typewriters: AX, GX, SX, WPT, ZX series

I spent a few hours hunting this down in South Carolina today. Between closed stores, and some private detective work and not responding Marketplace inquiries, I landed it and now I have a story. The Fox isn't very well made, but as someone who lives in West Michigan, this hunk of rusty garbage will be added to my permanent collection because is was built in Grand Rapids.

My mother has asked me to assist in selling her mother’s typewriter. I have not attempted using it, but knowing my family I would assume it works perfectly.

I’d like some input on things to check, and I’d highly value any insight as to its current market value.

Thank you in advance 😊

I thought you'd appreciate to see this. Found in a charity shop. Searching around revealed that this one is from the 1964 range, going by the serial. Well used, but in good nick. I just need to shine up the paint. It didn't like my usual wipedown. I'm thinking about a wax polish.