The Genuine Typewriters Blog

 Last year, we unveiled a video showcasing the top 10 typewriters beloved by authors and writers, deliberately leaving out desk typewriters for a special reason.

In todays blog and after nine years of typewriter expertise, we confidently present our top 5 desk typewriters that have stood the test of time & faithfully typing out letters, memos, and invoices.

Most importantly, we need to point out that Our Criteria is based on a combination of reliability, ease to fix and adjust, typing experience & sturdiness.

A company dropped typewriters from an Airplane! and why there is no “1” key on many typewriters ??

These are just two out of many facts and stories I learned about typewriters since 2015 while building up our typewriter restoration business, Mr and Mrs vintage typewriters.

Join me today as we delve into the lesser-known facts and captivating stories behind these charming machines.

In the late 1950s, deep within the exquisite landscapes of Italy, a revolution was quietly brewing. Little did the world know at the time, but a typewriter unlike any other was about to make its grand entrance.

This is the story of the Olivetti Graphika, a typewriter that defied convention and pushed boundaries. A typewriter ahead of its time. 

We have prepared  a special VLOG and BLOG for you as we dive into the world of ultra-portable typewriters.

Now, I don't know about you, but I've always dreamt of owning a typewriter that I could take with me anywhere, anytime.

The simple reply is any A4 paper with paper weight around 85GSM.

Why not to buy a typewriter from Etsy or eBay?