What is your favourite typewriter to type on??

@ma-mo

8 ай бұрын

An Optima Elite I found at a yard sale, for me, has the perfect touch!

@user-bt8cb2de1o

8 ай бұрын

Great job! I follow you from the beginning of your channel and i respect you 100%!! Guys, you are the best! I am a typewriter -collector and i am from Greece. I want to mention something, i have one Optima Elite 3 and i don't understand why no one talks about this great machine which is similar quality with Olympia's brand. If you can say something about, i would be greatful!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

@@user-bt8cb2de1othank you ☺️. I love the Optima elite but there is 3 main issues. 1- squeaking sound of carriage friction . 2- any damage in frame, specially the back corners will be a problem . 3- the overall mechanism is slower than Olympia, I worked on many and love them but I can’t place in the top 10. Still , I like your choice as it’s a nice machine to type on.

@ganzonomy

6 ай бұрын

An IBM selectric.

@lilithname4100

5 ай бұрын

Olympia traveler deluxe, It's the only one I have typed on.

Great video! My very first typewriter, a light blue Olivetti lettera 32, was a gift from my grandaunt - she was the most literate woman in our family, a Superior of a convent of the Franciscan Order and had excellent taste in typewriters. Thanks so much, aunt Maria!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

@rbruce63

3 ай бұрын

I’m trying to decide if the Olivetti Lettera 22 has a better feel than a Lettera 32 -which is less expensive than the latter- and there is the Lettera 82 with Spanish characters but it looks like my dad’s Smith Corona Corsair. Perhaps the feel of the Lettera 82 is the same as the SCM Corsair?

@classictelephony

2 ай бұрын

They are mostly un-related, and the Lettera 82, is more closely related to a "cheapened up" Hermes Rocket/Baby then a Corsair.@@rbruce63

Great video! I always see typewriters in goodwill and pass, but afew days ago I found a 1966 Olympia SM9 in beautiful condition for $20. I nearly didn't get it, I don't know much about typewriters, but something just told me it was the one. In researching it to learn more I've realized it's probably the luckiest find of my life!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

2 ай бұрын

Wow . Nice find

Thankyou for taking the time to do this video 😀

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Thanks so much for this video! What an introduction I'm getting. Thanks for taking the time.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Fantastic to see and learn about these wonderful machines that have kept people entertained, inspired all sorts of authors, film writers, and many other genres of skilled individuals.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Definitely. They have been their only way to express themselves

I don't consider myself a typewriter expert or collector, but it just so happens that I own more than half of the typewriters mentioned in this video. I've never owned an SM8 or SM9, or a Hermes of any type. I've always heard they are some of the absolute best and the fact that they took the top spots on this list just confirms that I REALLY need to get my hands on them...

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Would always recommend Olympia and Hermes for heavy typing . They make things easy when properly prepared 😊

@andycan09

8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't be in too big of a hurry to get the Olympia or the Hermes; their legendary performance is more legend than anything else. Much like the S/C Clipper that Tom Hanks gushed over in the documentary, CA TW, a mass of copycat fans must have been sadly disappointed when they got their Clippers--only to find them to be a bit rough and clunky. The H3K is a "love it or hate it" machine, and from my experience with it (I have 3) it's about 50/50. I can't argue that Olympia's SM's are nice and the majority of folks appreciate the typing experience. I'd vote for the Silent Super or similar among Smith Corona's 5 series. Can be found at a good value, easy to service, and are solid typers.

This is simply the very best video I have ever seen on typewriters general or specific! You have put such detail and care and knowledge into this video I am blown away. I am only sorry that I discovered this channel only recently but will follow it until I stop using typewriters. I am happy to say that I own many of the typewriters on your top 10 list probably through dumb luck and watching as many other videos as I can. I will go to your site to see what kind of services I may use of yours in the future. I always need service! Again this is one of the best videos I've ever seen and I would encourage you to keep up the great work thanks!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment, our pleasure. We will film new videos before end of month . Keep an eye please

Excellently covered and explained. Thank you.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

4 күн бұрын

Pleasure. Thanks

Really great vid! I bought two vintage typewriters in Salvation Army years ago....Royal Quiet Deluxe (black) and Smith Corona Silent. I forgot to mention that when I started college years ago, I couldn't afford a computer to write my college essays for my classes..... So instead I typed all of them on my Royal Quiet Deluxe... I took it home, cleaned it, oiled it, installed new ink ribbon, had the roller reserviced cause it was too hard due to age. Types like a dream. I think it types better and smoother than the Smith Corona Silent.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

3 ай бұрын

Pleasure, nice machines

Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Happy Hermes 3000 user here, have been looking at one of the portable Olympias and this convinced me.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Pleasure. Have excellent Splendid listed now. Always happy to help

@typewriter6885

8 ай бұрын

@@MrMrsVintageTypewriters Thoughts on the Tippa "B" (metal shell) Personally, my favorite ultra portable.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

they are usually all good. did not type a lot on these but i recall it was pleasant.

The videos on this channel are so high quality. Glad I found it! Have you released the video about the top desktop machines yet? Really curious what your thoughts are going to be.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏼… video planned but need all machines to make sure we well present them when filmed. Cheers

You are the Typewriter Whisperer! Great stuff.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

😅🗣️🙋🏻‍♂️.. trying to help 😊. Thanks 🙏🏼. More to come 🤓

I exclusively use the Olympia Splendid 66 and SM8. They will easily outlive me, and I'm 35.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

6 күн бұрын

Nice choice 👍🏼

Dude… this is awesome!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

Appreciated 🫡

Mr. and Mrs. vintage typewriters 💖😎

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

2 күн бұрын

🙌🏼

Brilliant presentation!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

Ай бұрын

Pleasure

that imperial bell sounds amazing!!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

2 ай бұрын

Agreed.. love when it’s in its best as well

Very thorough presentation! I personally would put the Olympias, and possibly the Silent Super, above the Hermes. This is just based on the feel of the keys, which I realize is subjective. Very well-crafted video!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support . Means a lot to us. I love Olympia typewriters, they outperform all machines in a way. As mentioned, feel is subjective, so , rankings can differ .

WOW!!! Really awesome video Walid & JouJou! I love the "top 10" format, the cut away shots to the original typists using the typewriters in the past, and the honorable mentions included in the list. This was fascinating for me because many of these models are ones I've never seen, or have never seen in video format (photos only). I'm in Canada, in a smaller community, so there's not as much variety where I am located. The most common typewriters I've seen in my area are typically Underwood typewriters, many of them made in Canada. Just one small piece of feedback for consideration in the future for the video editing- the graphic used in the upper left hand corner (the "count down" with the percentage sign). This is just me personally, but I found it to be distracting and it took away a bit of the enjoyment of the production. It made me feel some mild "stress" or anxiety, because I was enjoying watching and listening to the info about each machine, but seeing the time run out was taking away from the experience. It reminded me of the Kindle e-reader, which I don't own (I prefer to read physical books!) Aside from that, this is a phenomenal video! Keep up the great work! 😊

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for the comment. The timer was a test 😀 & we will consider only using it when needed as it has its cons and pros. Always grateful for your support

@thethriftyfawn

8 ай бұрын

@@MrMrsVintageTypewriters Thank you for listening to my feedback! I agree, the timer graphic can serve a purpose it some situations, for sure!

I'm lucky to have most of those on your list and mostly agree with your top ten - except!...my Bluebird is much preferred to my 2 round top Hermes 3000s! Great video.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

Blue bird 🐦 🤓… I have to dissect one soon to re assess . Glad you like the video .

Shukran ya Waleed. Enjoyed a lot

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

5 ай бұрын

Tikram. Pleasure .

I have almost all the typewriters in your nice list (with some similar model substitute). Probably my best writer is the Hermes Media3 (I could never find a good 3000) and my most loved one is the Remington Quiet Riter (I always had a fascination for this model). Thoroughly cleaned all of them and all works OK. I own and use all the Olivetti in your list and some more, Lettera 35, Studio 44, they are all really good. I really miss a good SM3 or SM4 (love my Splendid) but they are all expensive or dilapidated , or both, here in Italy. Or QWERTZ. The hunt is still open.. Nice touch the red Valentine in the background, when I was a lad they sold them in woman's fashion boutiques here.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for Sharing . Beautiful collection you have then ☺️

I've had 8 typewriters as a street poet...Good list. Currently I'm working with a Hermes Rocket, Olympia SM4 script writer...and my favorite for reasons I can't really explain... other than the feel of it, is a 1930 Remington model 3. Thx for the video I enjoyed it.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

4 ай бұрын

That's awesome!

I’ve been trying to decide on a typewriter. This helped me NOT get an Olivetti made later with plastic parts. I was able to find one manufactured in Spain that is both QWERTY, has the ñ, and comes with a case for $200. I think I got a great deal

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Glad to know that ☺️

Very good video. I would swap the SM3 & SM8/9 for everyday use - I just prefer the feel of the SM3. I have all but a couple models that you rated.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊. Wonderful.. personally love the SM3. When I feel like hammering a lot of the keys .. it takes It all

Very interesting! I have a Smith-Corona Silent and Olympia CE-12. I use my CE-12 every day.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

3 ай бұрын

Always loved the Smith corona Silent Super. Glad to know you are typing ☺️

Great video guys, super helpful, thanks very much. What are your thoughts on the Halda P; was it a consideration for this list?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

5 ай бұрын

Thanks.. smooth , easy to use and feels like a royal typewriter from Sweden 🇸🇪😅

If there is a typewriter that can punch above its weight it has to be the humble, affordable and personal favourite Olivetti Lettera 22. Or more precisely, our local Spanish version the Hispano Olivetti Pluma 22. I love the play on words with pluma as well. Pluma in Spanish means both quill and feather, can't think of a more fitting name. I prefer it over the Lettera 32 because of the typing experience, although I can't argue with the 32 being the better one. Giant thanks for this list! Your experience and knowledge is very valuable

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ☺️. Always a pleasure

Off this list I have the tippa, olympia de luxe and lettera 32. I do like the others but I keep coming back to the tippa and carry it with me basically anywhere. It's just so fun, snappy and quick and good for my small hands and noodle fingers 😂 I also like it because of the closed bottom as I like to type with it on my lap or on the bed or couch. Not to mention that it's so round and "friendly looking". Personal preference is such a weird thing. I have a couple other portables waiting for fixing in the car I haven't gotten a good look at yet but the tippa is definitely my favourite so far.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

3 ай бұрын

Adler Tippa are great 👍🏼

Got them all (including some of your honourable mentions) except the Imperial!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

Wow 😯.. nice. I have the imperial in 3 other languages other than English. ☺️.. thanks for the comment Alex 🙏🏼

New in your channel!!. Good video. Regards, from Madrid. Spain😅

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

Ай бұрын

Welcome 🤗. More to come

Love your channel! you helped me figure out the auto-rewind ribbon button on my recently aquired Letter 32. Thank you. I was also given a Triumph 1953 Durabel. I am aware that Triumph is not on any top ten lists but can I assume a trypewriter is decently made if it was German made? Thx

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

6 ай бұрын

Lovely .. glad to know that. Triumph are smooth . It’s still a solid typewriter

Incredible review!! I have a Lettera 32 and it needs a service! What is your honest opinion about the wide-carriage Hermes 3000?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, happy to help. Wide carriage is just a preference. If you need it, why not as long as it’s serviced and moving smoothly due to weight.

At the end of the day this is all personal preference of course, but I'm a bit disappointed that no Adler or Triumph portables are included ( a size larger than the ultra portable Tippas), or my personal favorite: The Torpedo 18b (or Bluebird in the UK). In my opinion there is no better portable with regards to type feel. Not to mention the wonderful looks of these machines. I'll take my Torpedo over a Hermes 3000 any time. Also the addition of the Imperial Good Companion is odd for me. It's fun to use and looks awesome, I can't disagree with that, but the difference between the key stroke depth compared to the spacebar stroke depth tends to throw me off when I use it (I will add that mine is a 1947 model, not a 1930's model). And as I said, this is all personal preference. Everyone can like what they want, and that's cool.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & opinion. Torpedo are smooth, I even have one in my personal collection.

Thank you for compiling this information into one video! It is very helpful! Due to my budget, I am looking at purchasing a used (in working condition) lower-end vintage typewriter. I recently came across the Coronet Super 12 Smith-Corona Electric Typewriter. What are your thoughts on this typewriter? Also, for those proficient in touch typing, can you suggest a vintage, quality, cost-effective typewriter that unused fingers can be laid on home row when not typing, will not require too much finger pressure to press keys (so as to avoid hand strain), one that has accessible and good-quality replacement parts that are relatively inexpensive, and one that has longevity (made well and will not have small parts breaking down, which would make it expensive to repair and unusable to me). Perhaps such a typewriter is a needle in a haystack, but if you have any thoughts on the typewriter brand/model that fits this wish list, I would appreciate your thoughts! And another question I have is: I would like to get a good-quality (durable and does not have pieces that are easily broken), easy to type-on, non-electric AND electric vintage typewriter that is a suitable for a child (7+ years old) to LEARN to type on. Can you suggest any ones that come to mind (and any ones that I should avoid)?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

25 күн бұрын

Hello, please check all the silver reed items on the website for children. we have a special section to check,. Unfortunately i do not like electric typewirters, i avoid electricity as mentioned on one of our videos. SC in general are ok

The Olympia Splendids are definitely my first choice as well, compared to the often overhyped Hermes Baby / Rocket. Yes, the Splendid 33 and 66 are not really quiet but do have a nice low bassy sound (Wonderfully captured in this video here) when you type on them and you feel like typing on a much bigger stationary machine. It does sound pretty solid and not too tinny or too metallic like the Brother machines for example. However the keytravel of the Splendid (33 and 66) feels a but mushy as if you have more key press resistance. The adjustment on the Splendid 66 doesn't really make much of a difference imho. The Typeface is also one of the slightly smaller ones so it's perfect for those who want to type a lot of text on a sheet of A4 paper or even smaller sized pieces of paper. The Splendid 66 is basically a nearly identical Splendid 33 but with different paper stand, slightly different Margin Adjustment and also a Color Ribbon selector.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ☺️

Any comments on the Olympia SM7...that model gets skipped over a lot. Once the shift key is adjusted to a lighter touch it seems pretty good to me.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Nice question . In my humble opinion,’ after working in many SM7, I feel that they have been the 1st prototype for SM8-9 models. Too loud, plus, the tabulation wasn’t that good at all. It was fragile compared to SM9. Can’t put in same Level as SM8-9. Still , a less used one can be a great option but again , here we are looking for great machine

Love this video - I’m the proud owner of an sm3 and she is my baby! I’m wanting to try a SM7 ;) Must confess I’ve never fully experienced an Hermes 3000 - this sounds so stupid to admit this: it’s the colour that puts me right off. (If anyone wants to judge me for that statement please do so kindly).

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch.. SM7 sits in the middle Between SM3 - 4 and the SM8-9.. the evolution of the first prototype of the SM9 .. H3K is amazing. Colour is nice but mechanically it’s great

I'm very disappointed my friend... and the Groma Kolibri ??? (joke...) So happy that I own most of the top ten list... I don't have any Brother, Tippa or IGC . Maybe one of these days. Very useful video !!!!!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Groma will be on another video for many reasons 😅.. I am happy you like it. Thanks for watching

What is your opinion on the Olympia SM9? I have one, and it's pretty cool.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Hi 👋, did you check number 2 ? 😅… all answers there .. it’s a beautiful machine to type on

@luxxembourgowner

8 ай бұрын

I love my SM9 bc I got it for free, and i think it's before 1970. It does have a little chipping, but that's the only damage on it.

@luxxembourgowner

8 ай бұрын

​@MrMrsVintageTypewriters I rarely type on it bc I want to preserve it as much as possible, and I don't know enough on how to use one.

useful video, thanks

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

5 ай бұрын

Pleasure ☺️

what are your thoughts on the Remmington Sperry Portables? I've seen some cool looking ones for a good price and wondering why they are such a good price :D maybe the quality isn't as good as some of these??

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately they aren’t great . Specially that you have to wind ribbons on machine every time you need to change ribbons ad they don’t take standard spools. Plus, frames are weak.

I enjoyed this, hope you can make a shorter video with the top 5 typewriter cases (portability, build and material quality).

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

6 ай бұрын

Nice idea. Portability is already prepared to be filmed .. but built will be great as I love some machines that had a great built .

Just bought two of my very first typewriters: A 1973 wide-carriage Erika Daro Mod. 41, with all the original papers, and a Triumph Tippa, made in the Netherlands according to the label on the back. The Erika cost me 15 €, and the Tippa 10 €. Both sellers just wanted to get rid of old "junk" of their relatives. Both come in an integrated carrying case, which is very nice, and the Tippa should be a nice machine to take on my travels. Both work and are well kept, but definitely need some cleaning. But is there a way for me to detach the Erika 41 from the bottom of the case? It seems to be bolted in tight, and I haven't yet found a way to do it. Would make cleaning the internals a lot easier...

@JJ3E

21 күн бұрын

And almost as soon as I ask this question, I figure out that you detach it by simply lifting. Oh well, now I can finally get to cleaning the internals!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

20 күн бұрын

Nice

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

20 күн бұрын

4 points on easy foot. Apply small amount of oil and it will free . And make sure no screws fitting it to base

How about the Röhrich und Klinger Princess 300? Often overlooked and more solid than the Olympia portables. 😊

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

17 күн бұрын

Princess will have issues at a certain time. Personally don’t like the. Due to tight segments

What is your general stance on Everest typewriters? Eg:-The K2, and the Mod 90

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately don’t like them at all. Main issue is the fragility of its carriage. It tends to be easy to get loose or off its rails. Plus, kind of hollow to type on vs its size. But … they look great

I would suggest the Olivetti studio 44 in the top 3 over the Lettera 32

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

2 ай бұрын

🥹, I respect your opinion, but the line spacing on the 44 , when worn, it’s easily scratching the lid. Plus, it’s hard to clean as although mechanism is great, but it’s deep and hard to repair.

Is the Triumph Perfekt no good? What about the Patria typewriters? Thanks!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

6 ай бұрын

We listed the top 10 when there are many models to consider. Partia are same as Oliver and Swissa, they are ok but not reliable as there line spacing is problematic & they are loud. Triumph are very good but not excellent .

Good list, as well as honourable mentions! When the little feldgrau mouse, nearly silent *Groma Gromina* fell from small height and bumped a corner, the carriage wouldn't move, thought it was The End of the World! Or as near as: what's the point of writing anyway when one's little Gromina isn't moving?! ... It just needed a microscopic straightening out - but all other typewriters I have, some of which are on this list, just don't hold a candle to old Gromy XD It's a paradox to want the typewriter to be on the more silent side (8/10 for the lack of noise, did slightly improve on it with tactically positioned felt material), but if you don't have the desire for bells and whistles and just want to put your thoughts down in a basic form at home or somewhere in the wilderness, it's really useful (for late night typing especially, gives a very discrete and pleasant ding! at the end.) The two issues are the weak paper-bar spring and the small rollers grip at the beginning of the new page: once it gets going, it's fine, but will have to see to this, at some point. Definitely not a rough player, but set it on a hardback book or a narrow board and you're good to go, highly enjoyable! ... Still, wouldn't recommend going anywhere with Gromina - without a screwdriver ... in case you bump it into anything ... Sweet, but very fragile looking creature she is! ;P

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

4 ай бұрын

Gromina and Kolibri are trouble. Unfortunately not many will accept that but it’s the sad truth. If anything goes wrong, it’s a mess. Thanks lot for sharing your thoughts 😀

Great video. Subscribed. I have a Hermes 3000 just like yours. It's been a while since I've used it, but from memory it has an unusual typeface. It seems quite small, even by Elite standards. I'll dig it out and type some text so I can tell you exactly what it is. It's possibly going to be sold in the new year. If you're interested, let me know. Many thanks.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, elite can be 13pts or characters per inch . Always happy to have a look by email.

Obviously It was always going to be a h3000 no surprises there. All the the models mentioned are great.. good job.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

😅 agreed . Thanks for watching

@Muazo

8 ай бұрын

@@MrMrsVintageTypewriters what are your thoughts on the Olympia traveller deluxe S AEG? there are many variations, of the traveller, white keyboard black keyboard and AEG..

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

these are excellent, they are the deluxe S i mentioned.

Found a Hermes 300 in good condition for 3 dollars!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

3 ай бұрын

Wow

@jimattrill8933

28 күн бұрын

I got mine for free! But it came from my father-in-law who used it to write in French as he broadcast radio in that language. So it has all the accents and the cedille required for that job. His one was actually made in France in 1965 so is the steel top version. It also has a very strong case.

My H3k skips on letters asw with my heavy handed typing.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Needs an escapement clean.

Hello.i wanna give my husband a typewriter and i have 3 to choose from.olympia carina 3, rover 6000 and underwood 2800dl.which one will be best?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately don’t have any experience with any of these but would say , go for the less used one and you are sure it is typing as it should as all are made post 1980 and had some issues. Hope that helps.

Video criteria notwithstanding, what are y'all's opinions on IBM's Selectric models?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately don’t have any experience in electric typewriters as we usually avoid them. IBM is commercially the most successful. So, history says it all.

@233kosta

Ай бұрын

@@MrMrsVintageTypewriters Their computer keyboards from the '70s and early '80s are absolutely amazing to type on. They were originally designed to mimic the typing feel of the Selectric. Just curious to get the opinions of people who thoroughly enjoy manual typewriters.

What do you think of the torpedo 18 typewriters?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

Ай бұрын

Mixed emotions 😀,, kind of smooth , yes, but it has its moments. Repair is pain

Consul 235 and Consul 231.2 Do these two comparable to your Top 10?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

5 ай бұрын

These are extremely smooth but fragile.. plus, platens have always been crazy loud .

What about Torpedo 18b?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

2 ай бұрын

One day will share my review about it

I have them all, and duplicates. I don't have access (to my knowledge) to a reliable, top typewriter repairman. I occasionally read and hear from writers, such as Mr. Tom Hanks and Mr. Ray Bradbury (who passed away). I was born and live near Hollywood. Can you help me? I'm a senior and using my machines makes me worry, as having access to a reliable, top typewriter repairman isn't the easiest thing to have. Bless you.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

6 ай бұрын

Hi Glad to know that. I believe there is a small shop in Berkeley , they can help. Keep it up

Great video, but you didn’t include my favorites, the Torpedo 18b and the Erika 10.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

5 ай бұрын

Thx ☺️. They need another video to be addressed .

Do you ship to the US?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

Ай бұрын

Definitely.. cost to ship is from 55$ depending on item. Plus, we deliver in 2-5 working days by far. Thanks

Personaly,, I like your "also rans" better. The 3 bank Underwood is just the best. (For me). The early Hermes 3000 great. The baby, and rocket, nah,,, Good video,,,Izzy Strong,,,

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

👍🏼😁

Well of course the Hermes 3000 lands top spot! Also interesting that everything except the Smith Corona in the top ten is going to run you about $200+ unless you get real lucky, but the few that just fell shy can all be found sub $100. Hmmm...

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

6 ай бұрын

Crazy market 😂

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@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

11 күн бұрын

Thx

Mabrook !

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

4 ай бұрын

Thx 🙏🏼

Too hard on early 60s S-C. Yep, those panels make them harder to work on, but 6s have the same mech as the 5s. Throwing in an SM9, which is barely a portable, with ultras is not a good comparison imo.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, as mentioned, we are only comparing portables and semi portables as historically defined. Desk typewriters are those that can’t fit in and can’t be easily moved.

@JB-uv4hm

4 ай бұрын

@@MrMrsVintageTypewriters love your vids.

I have three typewriters, a desktop (Royal HHE), electric (Royal Apollo 12 GT--teal blue!--that performs like new), and a portable (Remington Portable from 1927). If I were to be writing, I'd choose the electric in a second. It responds much more like a computer keyboard and is much more forgiving. The HHE is a workhorse and will take all you can throw at it, but it requires a much longer, firmer keystroke with consistent technique and good follow through to deliver the quality. Plus the rows have a greater vertical offset than the portables and that impacts your ability to type. The Remington portable, on the other hand, while lacking certain things I'd prefer to have, is an excellent typewriter and performs quite well. It could use a tune up but I'm very satisfied with the feel and I love the look! It's my second choice after the Apollo.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ☺️

Why IBM selectric 2 or 3 not in list?(

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

6 ай бұрын

Portable or semi portable Manual typewriter only 😊. Maybe one day although we don’t work on electric typewriters.

Tom Hanks agrees on the Hermes 3000 being the best.

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

4 ай бұрын

☺️☺️

Thanks for a thorough and pleasant video experience. Would I be right in thinking that the absence of any Facit machine is due to the risk of a seized-up carriage?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

Pleasure.. from experience, Facit tend to be problematic, although I like the halda that is slightly similar, facit had hollower frames and louder. Plus, remover their inner mechanism and link have been slightly weaker , Vs halda.

Is there a good brand to buy a NEW typerwriter from?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

10 күн бұрын

Unfortunately not. All manufacturers after 1980 have been extremely unreliable and will get broken after usage. Example , Memory Keepers and other Royal models that have been made of plastic frames in the 2000s.

My recent discovery and all time favorite typewriter to use, is the 1961-2 Erika ( export labeled ) Aztec 600! Made for two years by Rheinmetall. Rheinmetalls own version, the KsT models, are also very fine!! I collect, and probably have 200-300 typewriters, and these Rheinmetall, and later Supermetall models, are perfection….. to me! Thanks for this wonderful review!

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

8 ай бұрын

Have to admit that I love the Rheinmetalls. Thanks for sharing ☺️

Wheres the torpedo 18?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

Blue bird 🐦 & torpedo 18 are very good but I have my reasons not to add them 😊. Will definitely share when time is right . But Can’t stress enough how smooth typing on them is.

Adler tippa / Triumph Tippa Olympia traveller de luxe S / Splendid Brother de luxe, Brother 200-210-220 Olivetti Lettera 22 Smith Corona super, silent super 5th Imperial good companion Olympia SM2-3-4 Olivetti Lettera 32 / DL Olympia SM8, SM9, Monica Hermes 3000. Commendable: Underwrood Royal P Hermes 2000 Remington quiet / victor Hermes baby Halda Erica

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

4 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

The Yugoslavian made Unis, Olympia traveller de luxe S clone, is a workhorse, not inferior to the traveller...

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

Was expecting this comment ☺️. UNis copied but didn’t match 100% with some lasts less durable plus, the tab mechanism and some inner bits and pieces have been cheaply made. From experience, I felt a difference , , not major, but felt less durable In the long run.

@gilbrandao6929

7 ай бұрын

@@MrMrsVintageTypewriters 👍....true, true 🙄 the tab mec wore out and no longer sustains in due place the caps key... Well it locks but the caps doesn't fully engage or needing to press the key to have a perfect cap letter...😞

What, no Royals?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the only royal I like is the royal P with covered spools and the Royal 10 ( it’s a desk , so out of the list) Usually, there escapement is always problematic with heavy usage.

Are there any typewriters that type in Times New Roman font?👀

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

Ай бұрын

Nice question.. not exactly, but there is a Roman typeface . Not exactly called new Roman .

@trevorwbutler

Ай бұрын

@@MrMrsVintageTypewriters Gotcha! Are there any with that font that are reputable and reliable, and that you highly recommend?

@MrMrsVintageTypewriters

Ай бұрын

They are common on many machines