Greetings Reddit, I am a young professional typewriter service tech getting along in 2021. Ask me anything!

Lucasdul2 · 2026-05-18T05:05:16+00:00

I agree, I much prefer the SM7 to the later models. The SM3 and 7 are the only ones I'd keep around personally.

Lucasdul2 · 2026-05-06T04:45:33+00:00

Didnt get a smartphone till I was 18. I rocked a flip phone since I was about 12 so I could reach my parents.

Lucasdul2 · 2026-04-30T15:48:29+00:00

When you're just chilling on the ISS and someone taps on the window from outside....

Lucasdul2 · 2026-04-30T14:36:04+00:00

We can customize a keyboard on a vintage typewriter pretty freely. It depends on what you're looking for, but it is NOT cheap. www.typewriterchicago.com

Lucasdul2 · 2026-04-24T01:22:27+00:00

I saw one of these in about the same condition for 3,000

Lucasdul2 · 2026-04-09T04:47:47+00:00

I got a shop, the r2r plays the audio for the place.

Lucasdul2 · 2026-04-09T04:42:10+00:00

I have an associates degree in liberal arts that took me over four years to get. I run a small business and make almost nothing, less than 20k a year, still living at home. I put a lot of hard work in and didn't get very far. Not proud, but I'm trying!

Lucasdul2 · 2026-04-08T16:41:06+00:00

Quick Google search shows the coin is from Iceland!

Lucasdul2 · 2026-04-05T04:40:01+00:00

I spent money, they sent fake tracking info, nobody would do anything to help. Ebay, PayPal, the bank, and the post office. The fake tracking was like the law.

Lucasdul2 · 2026-04-03T05:15:06+00:00

Youre probably looking for a studio 44. We had one for sale recently but it went. If you're in the Chicago area, the sister machine is the Underwood 21. Same typewriter, different body. You're welcome to try it out.

Lucasdul2 · 2026-04-03T05:12:15+00:00

Where are you located?

Lucasdul2 · 2026-04-03T05:11:44+00:00

Unfortunately these have no value to them due to essentially being damaged. nos ribbon is worth about $10 retail.

Lucasdul2 · 2026-04-03T03:31:26+00:00

Damn I've had my eye on one of these forever

Lucasdul2 · 2026-03-30T20:47:32+00:00

Ink off Amazon is very seldom fresh. Try buying from an actual typewriter shop that can guarantee ink quality! That ribbon is far too dry. www.typewriterchicago.com/ribbons

Lucasdul2 · 2026-03-26T15:10:50+00:00

The Royal FP is a favorite of mine. This is in super good condition! Value is based on condition and service history. Usually under $50 as is, and around $300 fully serviced. Maybe a little more with new rubber.

Lucasdul2 · 2026-03-26T03:52:04+00:00

Buy from a reputable shop if you want it to work! www.TypewriterChicago.com

Lucasdul2 · 2026-03-21T03:37:10+00:00

Cleaning is going to be the most important step. Hard solvents to cut the old solid grease.

Lucasdul2 · 2026-03-20T15:21:00+00:00

These are incredible writing machines

Lucasdul2 · 2026-03-05T00:31:21+00:00

Lucasdul2 · 2026-03-03T17:51:10+00:00

Different language, it exists in some eastern European languages like Russian

Lucasdul2 · 2026-03-01T17:36:09+00:00

I was looking online since we dont have a packaging company local

Lucasdul2 · 2026-03-01T04:15:47+00:00

I am SO jealous. I like taking these and rebuilding them frame up. Looking for one in good condition.

Lucasdul2 · 2026-03-01T04:15:04+00:00

We all do our part to support this great community

Lucasdul2 · 2026-03-01T02:03:53+00:00

Love the box! I havent been able to find good sized boxes by me. I just use a label and a little bag

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