Typewriter Repairs
What’s the process for getting your typewriter from “wrecked” to “ready for the weekend”?
Drop It Off
Your typewriter’s journey begins with a trip to our Showroom. There, your beloved machine will undergo a free, thorough assessment to identify what’s ailing it. Should you wish to proceed with repairs, you will receive an identification tag for your typewriter and leave it to undergo our cleaning process.
Wait for Completion
Next, your typewriter will make its way to our Repair Shop, where it will be stripped, lubricated, and chemically cleaned. At this time, broken/missing pieces can be substituted with parts from our “graveyard”, a collection of decommissioned machines. After reassembly, your typewriter will undergo a barrage of typing tests and adjustments to ensure an optimal writing experience.
Pick It Up
Once all typewriter repairs are complete, your writing machine will be returned to our Showroom, where it will rest comfortably, awaiting your arrival. You will be contacted and, upon your next visit, will receive your newly refurbished typewriter, along with a complimentary ink ribbon. Try your typewriter out, right there in the store! Then, take it home for a new lease on life…
In an attempt to keep the sounds, smells, and general grime of the Typewriter Repair Shop from impeding customer experiences within our Typewriter Showroom, the two areas have been separated. For this reason, all heavy cleaning is performed off-site from the main storefront. Light cleaning, detailing, and adjustments are performed at either location, so stop by our Showroom and witness precision typewriter repair work in person!
While our Showroom is specifically open Thursdays through Saturdays, special arrangements can be made for emergencies or for those unable to visit the Showroom during normal business hours. If you need to stop by the Showroom on a Tuesday or Wednesday, contact us to book an appointment.