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MrTypewriter's Favorites

As our online selection continues to grow, I have had feedback from several customers wanting to know what are my bestsellers and/or favorites.

This section of our site will highlight some of the machines that have been perennial bestsellers or they may just be some of my favorite machines that have crossed the docks here at my St. Louis Warehouse.

Not all of these machines are still available in these exact forms, but if you see one you are interested in, let me know and I will see what I can find that is close to it. To e-mail me for pricing and availability, just press the "Req Info" key on the typewriter you're interested in.

Enough chit-chat...enjoy the show!

The Olympia SM-9 - late '60's

Durable, rugged and dependable.
My personal favorite for usability in a
manual typewriter.

French keyboard model SM9

Smith - Corona Silent

The pre-war, early post-war floating shift Silent Smith Corona portables were second only to the Royal Quiet DeLuxe. In fact they were just as fast and like the Royal of that era they were basket shifts. This was where it all started for the Smith Corona company, who in short order became the largest manufacturer of portable typewriters in the United States up to the end of American made typewriters.

The Polish keyboard is pictured and is no longer available, but I have the standard keyboard in stock.

NOW AVAILABLE WITH CURSIVE KEYS!

Smith - Corona Sterling

Here is a very early, post war model Smith - Corona Sterling with a matte finish. This typer is a finely crafted portable and is ready to take on any writing assignment you give it.

The Royal Quiet De Luxe

This is my best selling typewriter; a classic in every sense of the word.

Too many variations to list here, click on "more pics" for the Royal main index.

royal qd

The 1940 Royal Arrow

Used by Hemingway for a good portion of his career, this dependable Royal is a must have for the serious collector.

The Royal Custom Deluxe
High gloss black / matte black trim

This subtle beauty is for the collector who wants the flash without so much bang. The chrome is all covered in a matte black finish while the body of the typer is a high gloss black. Beautiful.

Saving Private Ryan Royal - Authentic Movie Prop
An early Royal portable. Many hours of hard work have gone into bringing this beauty back to its original showroom lustre. She is truly one of my favorite typers.

Royal two tone Quiet De Luxe

The Royal Quiet De Luxe
40's through 50's

Too many variations to list here, click on "more pics" for the Royal main index.

The Royal Quiet Deluxe
Last of the great glass keys...

This was the last of the "glass key" Royals ever made. This beautifully restored machine is a unique collectors item, sure to be prized for years to come as the last of one of Royals great typewriter styles.

royal qd

Royal Custom De Luxe Chrome Model
1936 / 37

This is the most beautiful Royal typewriter that was ever produced. Lots of care and craftsmanship went into every detail in this machine. One of my personal favorites.

Royal Cherry and Black Designer series
1936 / 37

So special its earned a spot on MrT's personal desk.

IBM Wheelwriter's #6, 10, and 15

We have in stock a full line of the Wheelwriter's #6, 10 and 15. These were yesterday's models and are still very much in demand today as there are no longer new versions of these I.B.M. workhorses.

IBM Selectric III
1980 thru 1986
A constant seller, the Selectric III was the culmination of the IBM electric line of typewriters. Smooth and reliable, this one is a favorite of writers who want an electric workhorse.