Type Talk

General typewriter talk including news, announcements,and other matters concerning the Typewriter Forum.

Early Typewriters

A sub-forum for non-standard typewriters and their myriad variants manufactured in the 1800s and very early 1900s.

Electric Typewriters

A sub-forum dedicated solely to the discussion of electro-mechanical and electronic typewriters (all makes and models).

Portable Typewriters

Reviews, impressions, and other discussions that concern portable typewriters (all makes and models).

Standard Typewriters

Reviews, impressions, and other discussions that concern standard (full-size/office) typewriters (all makes and models).

Typewriter Paraphernalia

This sub-forum is for the discussion of typewriter related items that include everything from ribbon to desks, copy holders to special tools, everything that isn't the typewriter itself.

Vintage Office Machines

They might not be typewriters, but we like them all the same. Use this sub-forum to discuss your cool pencil sharpeners, staplers, check protectors, seal presses, duplicating machines, dictating equipment, telephones, and time clocks,

Typewriter Photo Galleries

NO DISCUSSION - JUST PICTURES! The Gallery sub-forums are an opportunity to share photos of the typewriters from your OWN collection.

Maintenance & Repairs

From busted bells to cranky carriages, here's where you'll find questions and answers concerning typewriter repairs.

Resources

Discussion of typewriter related resources from repair manuals to museums.

The World of Typewriters

A sub-forum dedicated to the discussion of online typewriter blogs, typecasting, books, collectors, and other sources. You can also find pen pals here to exchange typewritten snail mail.

Das deutsche Schreibmaschinenforum

Ein Forum für deutschsprachige Schreibmaschinen-Enthusiasten

El Foro de la Máquina de Escribir en Español

Un foro para entusiastas de la máquina de escribir de habla hispana

Le Forum français de la machine à écrire

Un forum pour les amateurs de machines à écrire francais

Regional Events

A special sub-forum where enthusiasts living in the same area can arrange meetings or announce special events such as type-ins. You will also find items of regional interest posted here.

Typewriter Services

Links and discussion concerning typewriter related businesses including professional repair shops.

Off-Topic

A place to talk about everything and anything that isn't typewriter related. NO political or religious discussions please!

Typewriters - Private Sellers Only

List a typewriter you want to sell or one you want to buy in this forum. Links to machines elsewhere can also be included here. Complete machines only please! This forum is for private sellers only - NO retailers or dealers please.

Typewriters - Dealers/Retailers

Sales forum for use by dealers, retailers, and other commercial businesses. Only sales posts for complete typewriters, parts, and accessories may be posted here. No 'want-to-buy' or 'trade' posts permitted.

Parts

Whether you have a platen or a parts machine for sale, post it here. Need a spring for a '54 Underwood? A platen knob for your '38 Urania? Ask for one here.

Accessories

Post your replacement ribbons, manuals, tools, and other typewriter related items here regardless if you want to sell or buy.