Gallery

The following Gallery contains photos of some machines from my personal collection, as well as some particularly special machines I've serviced or restored for clients. Enjoy!

My Collection

1905 New Century Caligraph No. 5

This is another very lucky local find. Incredibly, this typewriter needed very little work when I purchased it at a local antique store, and as you can see, it is in remarkable cosmetic condition. This typewriter is unique for two reasons. First, it's an early style of "blind" typewriter, where the user is unable to see what is being typed while typing. Second, it features a time-saving double keyboard, known at the time as a "full keyboard." This typewriter is actually very usable! I use it fairly often to write letters with a particular antique feel. This typewriter was originally purchased for use in a school in Kansas City, Kansas, before being found by the seller who I purchased it from. By far one of my favorites!

19XX Western Union Telegraph Co. Underwood No. 4

I won't lie in saying that original branding decals and pinstripes are among the chiefest reasons I collect turn-of-the-century typewriters, and when I saw this rare Western Union Underwood with special order decals, I had to have it. I have yet to see, even in photographs, another Western Union Underwood with full decals and pinstripes, as most were stripped of their Underwood branding, recognizable only by their red faceplate. Of course, this machine also types in a MILL typeface, standard for telegraph and radio transmission. The rare Underwood case came from my buddy Cesar of The Eagle Eye Projekt. Thanks, Cesar!

[Above] 1931 Vogue Royal Portable

Another white whale of mine! I truly did not think I would ever be lucky (or rich) enough to own my very own Royal typewriter in the rare "Vogue" typeface. Thankfully, my patience was rewarded when I found this stunning gloss black example, which is sure to be a long-lasting member of my typewriter collection. I have to credit my sister for picking up the typewriter for me in Iowa. Without her help, I would still be hunting! As far as rare, impossibly expensive typefaces are concerned, I doubt I'll have as much luck finding Fraktur here in the States! Photos after restoration.

[Left] 1917 Imperial Model B

A white whale of mine! A beautiful curved keyboard imported from the UK. It seems this particular machine has been restored, and requires a new set of decals. Perhaps a future project. Very fun to use!

[Right] 1936 LC Smith No. 8

This particular LC Smith No. 8 is special not only because it is a Silent, Secretarial branded machine, but because it is clad in beautiful "walnut green" paint. A favorite to use.

[Left] 1907 Densmore No. 4 & 1908 Densmore No. 5

I'm very lucky to own these two, rare Densmore machines. A future project for my personal collection!

[Right] 1914 Royal No. 5

I'm a huge fan of the gold decals and pinstripes on the "Flatbed" Royal 5. Unfortunately, they're prone to wearing off. Purchased in Dubuque, Iowa, this example features the most complete decals and pinstripes I've yet seen! As such, it is a beloved part of my colleciton.

192X Hammond Multiplex

This machine had some serious mechanical issues, requiring me to manufacture multiple metal components from scratch. Unfortunately, it still isn't working quite as it should. Such is the nature of some projects. They're never quite complete. Photos showing partially disassembled machine for cleaning and current product.

192X Empire No. 1

Another machine I imported from the UK. This machine (or one very like it) was featured in Downton Abbey, so I had to add it to my collection. Since all the parts of this machine were completely rusted, it was necessary to completely disassemble, remove all rust by hand, and reassemble. Photos show before disassembly and current progress, three years apart.

Client Restorations

1926 Remington Standard 12

Restored for a client. This is by far the most extensive restoration I've ever been tasked with, for a client or for myself. Photo on the left is partial disassembly, prior to removal of the carriage, segment, escapement, and keyboard. Dozens of new and replacement parts, and nearly thirty hours of work culminated in as "like-new" of a typewriter as possible.

1930s Underwood No. 5

Restored for a client. This was one of the first machines I restored after I began offering repair services publicly, and I couldn't have been more pleased with the results. Photos showing the state of the machine before and after restoration.

1928 Royal Portable (Woodgrain)

This machine was restored for a client. I truly believe this machine must be among very few woodgrain Royals to survive in such great condition, showing practically zero signs of wear after restoration. Photos showing machine after repairs, cleaning, and beautiful chrome detailing.

1937 Olympia Progress

Imported from the UK and restored for my personal collection. This machine is unique as it is an early Olympia with the QWERTY keyboard layout. Additionally, it has diacritical marks, necessary for French writing. Photos showing the state of the machine before and after restoration. This machine has since found a new home!

1939 Royal KMM

This machine was donated to me for restoration. Oftentimes, I find strange things in typewriters. Coins, hairpins, paperclips aren't uncommon. I even found a Lego once! Unfortunately, this is not the only machine I have found wasps' nests inside (wasps included). Very unpleasant. Photos showing the state of the machine before and after restoration.

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