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Order this typewriter today, I we will send you a working specimen of this model, in similar condition to the one shown. It won’t be the exact machine shown in the photos, and there may be minor variations, but it will be serviced and ready to write, with a new ribbon installed.

The fee you pay is the monthly rental fee and will be automatically charged until the machine is returned. Your payment signifies agreement of these terms.

One of history’s most practical writing machines, in one of history’s most beautiful packages.

They have all of the bells and whistles you’ll need, including:

• Basket shift (Floating Shift)

• Tab with extra keys

• Single and Double Line Spacing

• 2 Tone Ribbon Selector

I resurface the platen / rollers as needed, for a good paper grip. Sometimes I replace the feet but usually the original ones are ok on these.

The typeface is usually 10 character per inch PICA, sometimes 12 character per inch ELITE.

Upper and lowercase will be aligned, and every machine passes a rigorous 14 point inspection and is tested by a writer.

Includes:

• Original Case in Use-able condition (sometimes the cases are a little rough, but they work).

• Classic Typewriter Guarantee

Please let me know if you have questions: writeon@classictypewriter.com

RENT with CONFIDENCE...

You can trade in your rental at any time, as it is month-to month. Shipping is not free on rentals nor return rental. We don’t pro rate (it gets complex) so if you miss the charge date you can keep for remaining month.

Will ship in about 1 week.

THE CLASSIC TYPEWRITER PROCESS

Working Guarantee

(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 need work, we have technicians with 40 years of experience.

If it is found to be acceptable…

Each machine is described in vivid detail and carefully photographed from every angle in high resolution so you know exactly what you’re getting.

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).

The Classic Typewriter LIFETIME Trade-In Policy

If at any reason you decide that you are done with the machine you got from us, you can trade it in for the full value, minus shipping and, if there is any, wear and tear. You pay the difference and we will send your next dream machine.

This is a great opportunity to try out a typewriter generally, finish a masterpiece, pound out some love letters, draft an outline of your next 10 years, jot down some recipes or bibliography cards… the sky is the limit.

The payment will auto charge on the same day each month until you cancel.

Classic Typewriter Promises.

What you'll get:

A beautiful writing machine to inspire decades of writing enjoyment. Serviced, lubricated, and ready to use.

I want to imagine that opening the box is like opening the curtain on a warm spring day: a glow of delight fills you.

Imagine the box with the 'Classic Typewriter' imprint delivered to your door.

Features:

• Each machine passes our rigorous 14 point mechanical inspection.

• The machine comes with our 'famous Classic Typewriter Guarantee'.

  (It will be working on arrival, or we will remedy the situation).

• A copy of the original manual.

  (Original if we have it, or a digital copy).

• Safe, eco-friendly packaging. (Double-walled 250 lbs pound tested box, secured carriage).

  (We've shipped over 500 machines with very few problems).

• A new ribbon, on vintage spools.

• Machine support. (We realize that it may be intimidating to embrace an older technology, so you'll have support where needed).

• A digital guide to using your new (vintage) machine and replacing supplies.

• Refurbished, original platen or new platen as needed .

• New feet or rollers as needed.

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 1-2 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.

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.