Antique typewriter from the 30s

[gtabasso]

Since I work in my "big girl day job" as a writer, this is one of the tools of my trade. A friend gave this to me last year. This Underwood is a beauty.

 

[bonneyman]

It sure is!

Where do you take it for maintenance/repair - or do you do that yourself? Can't imagine there's that many places who can properly work on that gem.

 

[lilredex]

Used to play on one of those Underwoods just like that one, as a kid. When my mother died (1984) and we cleaned out the house, nobody wanted it or any of the furniture they had accumulated since the thirties. Everything ended up going to a local museum.

I tossed out my IBM Selectric about twenty years ago, along with all the balls. Nobody wanted it either. Ten years earlier, people would have killed to get their hands on one of those.

 

[Roberts210]

That's a nice Underwood.

I just bought a correcting Selectric II last week. Paid $35 for it. It's a great typewriter and I love it.

There aren't very many typewriter repairmen around anymore, but they DO exist. You have to look for them.

 

[Larryjones]

I like them old ones. Now, do this to it to really make them notice it.
http://www.usbtypewriter.com/collections/kits#gs.SFW8=uM

 

[1930artdeco]

Near typewriter! Go over to th Fedora Lounge and there is typeWriter thread.

Mike

 

[Marcm157]

My Dad was a "Collector" translated that means almost a hoarder and when he passed away 2 years ago I was tasked with clearing out his house. Part of his collection included 16 antique typewriters most dating back to the early 30's - Couldn't really find a market for them so they went to an auction in NYC. Ended up with $400 for the lot. Not sure if I did OK or not but I just needed to move them in a hurry...

 

[tym]

Beautiful typewriter!

Speaking of IBM, I just acquired and cleaned up a Model M keyboard...I don't think I can ever use a membrane keypad again...

 

[TK-421]

Beautiful typewriter!

Speaking of IBM, I just acquired and cleaned up a Model M keyboard...I don't think I can ever use a membrane keypad again...

Check out mechanical keyboards, they're far superior to your typical membrane keyboard. Once you go to mechanical, you'll despise when you have to use a membrane keyboard.

 

[tym]

Yep...the tactile feedback from a buckling spring is way better than the mushy keyboards of today. Same thing goes for the feel of those old typewriters.

 

[gtabasso]

It sure is!

Where do you take it for maintenance/repair - or do you do that yourself? Can't imagine there's that many places who can properly work on that gem.

The friend who gave it to me worked on it and fixed it up. I bought a new ribbon on ebay. Works like a gem though you have to PUNCH those keys.

 

[gtabasso]

Used to play on one of those Underwoods just like that one, as a kid. When my mother died (1984) and we cleaned out the house, nobody wanted it or any of the furniture they had accumulated since the thirties. Everything ended up going to a local museum.

I tossed out my IBM Selectric about twenty years ago, along with all the balls. Nobody wanted it either. Ten years earlier, people would have killed to get their hands on one of those.

I learned on a Selectric.

 

[gtabasso]

I like them old ones. Now, do this to it to really make them notice it.
http://www.usbtypewriter.com/collections/kits#gs.SFW8=uM

Time to trick out my typewriter. Bling! I need some rhinestones on the keys. Or Austrian crystals.

 

[gtabasso]

Near typewriter! Go over to th Fedora Lounge and there is typeWriter thread.

Mike

What's the Fedora Lounge? I would love to see that thread.

 

[gtabasso]

My Dad was a "Collector" translated that means almost a hoarder and when he passed away 2 years ago I was tasked with clearing out his house. Part of his collection included 16 antique typewriters most dating back to the early 30's - Couldn't really find a market for them so they went to an auction in NYC. Ended up with $400 for the lot. Not sure if I did OK or not but I just needed to move them in a hurry...

I was supposed to get a Royal but that ones needs work.

 

[gtabasso]

Yep...the tactile feedback from a buckling spring is way better than the mushy keyboards of today. Same thing goes for the feel of those old typewriters.

I agree!

 

[tym]

I learned on a Selectric.

Same here!

 

[theoldwizard1]

My daughter-in-law collects antique typewriters. That might be a bit "new" for her collection.

 

[Gear Wolf]

Very cool!

 

[1/2 Cup]

That type writer is sweet.

We have a Remington of similar vintage.

Regards

 

[Raymond Fast]

Shweeet!

I'm a writer, too, and would love to have something like that just to decorate my office (even if it didn't work). I've had my eye out for one for a while.

 

[Two Sheds]

I have an Underwood just like the one that started this thread, which I got from my Grandfather long ago. It's an iconic model, but they were so popular in the early 20th century that they aren't at all rare today, and aren't particularly valuable, though prices have been creeping up in recent years. But I love the looks of it, and would never get rid of it.

 

[RedVise]

. Works like a gem though you have to PUNCH those keys.

yep, it is a mechanical devise !! Lube is important on those old ones.


Brian

 

[gtabasso]

My daughter-in-law collects antique typewriters. That might be a bit "new" for her collection.

From the 1930s?

 

[gtabasso]

Shweeet!

I'm a writer, too, and would love to have something like that just to decorate my office (even if it didn't work). I've had my eye out for one for a while.

Huzzah to fellow writer! What do you write?

 

[tool_scrounge]

I always liked Oliver typewriters. They are very different mechanically compared to most typewriters made. The Number 9 shown in the photo was made around 1915-1922. It still works fine.

 

[1/2 Cup]

This is one of two Royal type writers we have.

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It originally belonged to Mrs 1/2 Cups grandfather.

Regards