Keeping it Real in the Digital Age.
Typewriters were designed to last a lifetime. Instead, they seem to last forever…
Just like the words that you are destined to write.
We specialize in vintage, manual typewriters for the contemporary wordsmith.
Because sometimes the power goes out or you’re in the middle of nowhere when inspiration strikes.
Because you deserve an inspiring writing companion that you can rely on for your forever.
Just because…
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Keeping it Simple
After rummaging through vintage typewriters for decades, we’ve gathered the best, most practical, most beautiful writing machines in the world… just for you.
Written Rapture. Guaranteed.
Your perfect machine is out there, and we want it in your hands, under your fingers. Simple.
We can’t guarantee that a typewriter will make you a better writer, but we can GUARANTEE our typewriters.
Every exquisite machine here comes with our unmatched CT GUARANTEE™: If you’re unhappy with your machine, return it for a full refund within 30 days.
Our unique LIFETIME TRADE IN PROGRAM means that any machine your purchase from us can always be traded toward another machine, for the original price you paid (as long as it is in similar condition). A month from now, a year from now, a decade from now.
Our Process
(Or: How dare we guarantee a 50 or 60 year old machine?)
Each machine is carefully screened for quality and reliability.
Each machine passes a rigorous 14 point mechanical inspection.
Each machine is cleaned, serviced, and adjusted so that it functions as it was designed to.
Each machine is THOROUGHLY tested by a writer. (Usually people who say a typewriter ‘works’ haven’t tested most of its most important features. Sometimes the type bars move but are misaligned; sometimes the carriage won’t advance; sometimes lesser-used keys stick; sometimes whole pieces are missing, etc). If it is found to be acceptable…
Each machine is cleaned and carefully packaged for safe shipment (believe it or not, improper shipping is the MOST COMMON CAUSE OF DAMAGE for a vintage typewriter).
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