Working Vintage Typewriters

Since 2021, DTW has proudly sold and carefully shipped working portable typewriters made between 1950 and 1980, the mid-century sweet spot of form and function. SCROLL DOWN TO SHOP NOW.

Events: Typewriter Guest Book or Talk

Let DTW provide a full-service. walk-up typewriter bar with on-demand typist for your wedding or special gathering. Or bring a hands-on Typewriter Talk to your class. LEARN MORE

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Click a typewriter below to get details and reach out to purchase it. If you don’t see one you’d like, contact DTW to curate one for you.

  • 1967 Olympia SM9 typewriter

    1967 Olympia SM9

    $325

    BUY

  • 1980 Sears Portable

    $165

    BUY
  • 1975 Hermes 3000

    1975 Hermes 3000

    $400

    BUY
  • 1973 Underwood 450 Typewriter

    1973 Underwood 450

    $195

    BUY

  • 1972 Escort 55 (Olivetti)

    $275

    SOLD

  • 1972 Wedgefield 100

    $195

    SOLD

  • 1961 Royal Futura 800

    $295

    SOLD
  • 1962 Royal Futura 800

    1962 Royal Futura 800

    $195

    SOLD
  • Adler J3 Typewriter

    1963 Adler J3

    $225

    SOLD

  • ITALIC Olympia SM7

    $385

    SOLD
  • Red Sears Toy Typewriter

    1970s Sears Holiday (toy)

    $40

    SOLD
  • 1966 Olympia SM9 typewriter

    1966 Olympia SM9

    $375

    SOLD
  • 1941 Smith-Corona Comet typewriter

    1941 Smith-Corona Comet

    $295

    SOLD
  • 1947 Smith-Corona Clipper typewriter

    1947 Smith-Corona Clipper

    $250

    SOLD
  • 1967 Olympia SM9 typewriter

    1967 Olympia SM9

    $375

    SOLD
  • 1971 Sears Newport Typewriter

    1971 Sears Newport

    $195

    SOLD
  • Underwood 319 Typewriter

    1978 Underwood 319

    $175

    SOLD
  • 1960 Cursive Olympia typewriter

    CURSIVE 1960 Olympia SM4

    $575

    SOLD
  • 1995 Olympia Traveller C typewriter

    1995 Olympia Traveller C

    $140

    SOLD
  • CURSIVE 1965 Olympia SF

    CURSIVE 1965 Olympia SF

    $400

    SOLD
  • 1980 Brother 100 typewriter

    1980 Brother 100

    $180

    SOLD

  • 1954 Olympia SM3

    Fun font! $475

    BUY
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DTW Services

Typewriter sales & events are just the beginning. DTW also changes ribbons, types custom invitations, teaches typewriter basics, and rents prop typewriters. Click the Plus Sign next to the service you’d like to know more about.

  • Invoke the tactile elegance of hand-typed invitations for your wedding or other special gathering or announcement. CLICK HERE to contact DTW to inquire.

  • Need a beautiful typewriter for short-term display at your event or buisness? We rent non-working machines for $50 (under three days) or $100 per week, with a refundable $100 deposit. CLICK HERE to contact DTW to inqure.

  • Got a typewriter you’d like to learn how to use better? We can teach you the basics of your specific machine with an in-person lesson. CLICK HERE to contact DTW to inquire.

  • Changing your typewriter ribbon can be a bit scary if you are new to doing it. If you are in the metro Detroit area, I am happy to change the ribbon on your typewriter for you for a small fee, even if it wasn’t purchased from Detroit Type Works. CLICK HERE to Contact DTW to arrange.

  • Yes, DTW also buys typewriters! If you have a manual, portable typewriter you’d like to sell, CLICK HERE to contact DTW to inqure. DTW does not buy electric or non-portable machines.

About DTW

A writer first, I turned my love of using typewriters — because they’re distraction-free, beautiful, and satisfying — into your source for working, portable manual machines made between about 1950 and 1980.

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