Remington Model 5
The Uncontested Classic from Typewriter History
Made in the USA by Remington between the year of 1940 and 1947. (A few alternately branded versions were manufactured in other countries).
There are variants throughout the production run, all of which are beautiful and functional.
Remington was one of the premier typewriter builders of the day.
I choose this shape and model for a few reasons:
Models before this iteration required the plywood case bottom as the base, which often deteriorates. After this style, the quality declines somewhat, and the style falls off of a cliff.
These are my favorite typewriter from history, visually speaking.
They are available in US QWERTY keyboards, and they hold up extraordinarily well to time.
We replace the rollers and rubber feet as needed, and condition or resurface the platens.
The serif typeface, which varies in size but is usually on the smaller, 12 character per inch size (12 point), has a beautiful vintage feel and even delivery.
We have an experienced service team that works on these for us, to ensure that they are in tip-top shape.
Please let us know if you have additional questions.
Order your typewriter today, and I will send you a beautiful specimen of this model in about 2 weeks.
It won’t be exactly the same as the models pictured, but it will be a working typewriter in as good or better condition.
Remington Model 5 vintage portable typewriter in exquisite working condition.
This typewriter is arguably one of the more beautiful machines in history. It’s rounded, modernist design has held up well to time, and makes it one of the more sought after machine for vintage writing-machine connoisseurs.
The smooth gloss black lacquer body gets polished to a beautiful sheen, which is bound to inspire, conversation and prose alike.
All pictures included are from machines that we’ve sold previously.
Features:
‘Self starter’ key, which automatically advances the carriage 5 spaces. This is in lieu of a ‘tab’ setting.
Carriage Shift
Single or Double Line Spacing
Automatic Ribbon Reversal.
2-tone Ribbon Selector.
Sturdy Hardshell case.
Attractive metal stamped rulers.
Classic metal ribbon spools.
End-of-line bell.
Variations:
The machines all come in gloss with chrome-rimmed or rarely black-rimmed keys, and accent keys are usually red.
The margin rulers are sometimes black, sometimes red.
There are two types of carriage return handles…. There is a small upright one and one that comes forward in the usual way.
Some of these say ‘Remington Five’ on the paper tray. Some of them say ‘Streamliner.’
Conditions.
The Best A++ condition option will have the most pristine logos and near perfect black laquer, as well as near perfect chrome. It will also include the best available case with clean latches and hinges.
The excellent will show slightly more wear. Though I do aim for complete decals, They may show slight wear.
Includes:
Ships with a new, 2 tone ribbon wound onto the original metal spools.
I’ll include a digital copy of the original manual.
Classic Typewriter Guarantee
Lifetime Trade In Policy.
Comes cleaned, adjusted, oiled, and ready to write! We replace the feet and the rollers as needed, As old rubber tends to harden. And these ten to get flat spots on the rear and front rollers.
Sometimes we can resurface the platen and sometimes we replace it. The rollers are generally always replaced out if necessity, as are the feet.
Item ships in about 2 weeks.
Please let us know if you have additional questions.
Sincerely,
Steven Budden
Classic Typewriter Co.
classictypewriter.com
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#writeon
We source the best condition machine available, serviced by skilled technicians and ready to write.
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FAQ
When will I get my machine?
We ship your writing machine in 2-3 weeks, via UPS ground. (To the US. International shipping requires a few days more, USPS International services).
What takes that long?
We sell machines by model, so it takes take a machine out of inventory that matches your specs, and inspect, clean, and service it. We replace parts as needed, Including screws, main springs, drawbands, and rubber parts.
Can I just find a used machine somewhere instead?
Of course! We encourage you to explore the world. However, it won't quite work right. this is the nature of a machine sitting for decades.
If you need to get to writing, and spare yourself many nights of research and tinkering, we have the solution.
What about 'refurbished' machines on other vintage sites?
Usually, they are just cleaned up slightly and shipped out. They don't usually work 100% (more like 80%). This is because most people have never used a writing machine, so they don't know how it is supposed to work! They see an opportunity to buy a vintage machine and 'flip it', however... you get what you pay for, as the old adage goes!
Why do you charge X?
Excellent question!
Priceless heirloom, endless inspiration, the stuff of dreams.
You’ll pass it to your children or into the annals of history.
Ask yourself what this will bring you, and what you could create with it, and you’ll have answered your question.
We used to focus on ‘working’ machines. And they worked, but we didn’t have time to devote to exceptional machines. IN charging a little more, we can spend more time and give more tender care to each machine, making sure your writing experience is as exceptional as it can be.
Also these machines get rarer and rarer every year. People cut the keys off to make jewelry, or they destroy while trying to dismantle or service it. Some just sit and rust.
So seize your lifetime family heirloom while you can. Your children will be glad you did.