Typewriter Brands

The history of the typewriter is a story shaped by diverse brands from around the world. Discover more about them below:

  • Adler
    A German brand known for its durability and crisp typeface, popular in Europe throughout the mid-20th century.
  • Antares
    Italian-made with a sleek design, often praised for its portability and smooth typing action.
  • Beaucourt
    Rare French brand valued for its distinct style and mechanical elegance.
  • Blue Bird
    Japanese typewriter with a focus on compact and reliable models, ideal for home and office use.
  • Boots
    British retail brand offering dependable, entry-level typewriters through its pharmacies in the mid-20th century.
  • Brother
    Japanese brand famed for affordable, sturdy machines that remain popular among typewriter enthusiasts today.
  • Continental
    German brand known for high-quality craftsmanship and precision engineering, favoured by professionals.
  • Corona
    Early 20th-century American maker of portable typewriters, famed for the folding Corona 3, later merged into Smith-Corona.
  • Erika
    Compact and well-regarded Eastern European brand, known for smooth key action and reliable performance.
  • Facit
    Swedish-made, celebrated for its straightforward design and efficient, ergonomic typing experience.
  • Hammond
    Late 19th-century typewriters with a curved type shuttle, rear-striking hammer, prized for both innovation and design.
  • Hebros
    Bulgarian brand, known for its sturdy construction and no-frills design aimed at the domestic market.
  • Hermes
    Swiss precision brand known for its light, portable models with exceptionally smooth typing mechanics.
  • IBM
    American brand pioneering electric typewriters with the iconic Selectric model, transforming office technology.
  • Imperial
    British manufacturer offering robust typewriters with distinctive styling and well-built mechanisms.
  • Maritsa
    Bulgarian typewriter known for its compact size and reliability in Eastern European offices.
  • Mercedes
    German brand with elegant, durable models, representing high-quality pre-WWII engineering.
  • Oliver
    Known for its unique “bat-wing” typebars, this American brand is recognized for innovative design.
  • Olivetti
    Italian brand known for beautiful design and engineering, creating both stylish and functional machines.
  • Olympia
    German brand celebrated for its sturdy, reliable models, popular in offices across the world.
  • Optima
    East German typewriter with a solid, minimalist build, favored in Eastern Bloc countries.
  • Rover
    Budget-friendly, retro-styled typewriters from the late 20th century, often rebranded imports aimed at casual users and students.
  • Remington
    One of the first American typewriter brands, recognized for rugged construction and classic style.
  • Royal
    American classic with an enduring reputation for durability and beloved for its smooth typing feel.
  • Rheinmetall
    German brand known for its precision and military-inspired engineering, producing reliable typewriters.
  • Silver Reed
    Japanese brand offering compact, reliable typewriters popular for home use.
  • Smith Corona
    Major 20th-century brand formed from the 1926 merger of Corona and L.C. Smith & Bros., producing both portable and office machines.
  • Torpedo
    German brand offering well-crafted machines with a reputation for smooth, precise typing action.
  • Underwood
    Iconic American brand famous for its pioneering typewriter designs and widespread use in the early 20th century.
  • Yost
    Early American brand known for its unique double-shift keyboard and distinctive key mechanisms.
  • Wilding
    A rare British brand known for producing small, reliable typewriters ideal for portable use.
  • Woodstock
    American brand known for its solid build quality and popularity in both offices and homes in the early 20th century.