Manila Typewriter Hunter – How to collect typewriters in Manila, Philippines.

Mabuhay, machine! 1927 Remington Standard Model 12 Typewriter

Today I bagged a 1927 Remington Model 12 typewriter, but where exactly I’m not telling. The sourcing of good antique machines can be very challenging in a small place like Manila and sometimes we have to be circumspect about revealing our sources. That said, I have to say typewriter after saying Remington Standard Model 12Continue reading "Mabuhay, machine! 1927 Remington Standard Model 12 Typewriter"

Oh Brother (Deluxe Tabulator)

“Here on the Brother Deluxe, it’s a very precise letter output. If you can appreciate it over the din of the machine at work.”

Scooter Crazy: 1950 Royal Commander

Gorky Park: ‘57 Hermes 2000

70s Shick: The 70s Hermes 3000

Hello, Triumph Gabriele 20!

It's arrived! I was advised to pick up my shipment of new typewriters at my convenience and did just that last Sunday afternoon. I figured it would be the have the least traffic of any time of the week and I was right. The traffic was not light, but it was not the usual horrendousContinue reading "Hello, Triumph Gabriele 20!"

1928 Underwood No.5

Does a Typewriter Help You Write?

I attended Wordcamp Manila 2018 yesterday at the iAcademy in Yakal, Makati and it was fun. Overall, a valiant effort by a growing body of WordPress users representing a cross-section of the different kinds of people who use WordPress whether as end-user such as bloggers and seller sites, or as back-end, those involved in theContinue reading "Does a Typewriter Help You Write?"

Little Red: U are the Champion

There’s a recently restored 1946 Underwood Champion sitting quietly beside me and I’m basking in its satisfying presence. I mean, you know how much trouble it entails to restore these babies, yes? So this one’s done and I’m going to enjoy it for all its worth. Red hails from Olongapo City, where Subic, the 262Continue reading "Little Red: U are the Champion"

Becoming a Savvy Typewriter Collector – Part II

I have just finished the restoration of a 1928 Underwood Five and am very happy with its appearance. When I look at the typewriter market out there I can easily find two other U5s for sale, one at 9250 Pesos and another at 8000 Pesos. While those unit are the same as the one IContinue reading "Becoming a Savvy Typewriter Collector – Part II"