In the late 1950's The Underwood typewriter Company was struggling. Their massive debt left them open to a buyout by Olivetti. The Underwood 21 was one of the models co-produced by the two companies. It is one of the largest portable typewriters produced. Its size gives it a pleasant crisp feel. Its design incorporated some of the best features of both company typewriters. The Underwood 21 and its identical sister, the Olivetti studio 44 and both pleasant easy to type on machines
Nothing about this typewriter feels flimsy. When you strike a key, there’s a measured pace to the typebar. According to Olivetti, “the typebar movement is based on the principle of progressive acceleration.” The Underwood 21 feels like an extension of your fingers. The mechanicals move smoothly and accurately.
Typed characters come out bright, true and aligned. Olivetti claims the perfect alignment is because the carriage movement is comprised of a steel tube that glides over roller bearings
A worldwide favorite of students, writers and teachers. the Underwood 21 combines functionality with style. It has value and features with the feel of a full-size machine.
THIS UNIT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
1) We rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
2)The typewriter is completely taken apart Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts
DRAWSTRING BEING REPLACED
OLD INSULATION USUALLY HAVE MUSTY ODOR..WE REPLACE ALL INSULATION WITH NEW
3) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
CARRIAGE LOCK LEVER
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
ADJUSTABLE TABS
New Platen
New Feed Rollers
New Return Line
23 New Springs
New Feet
NEW RIBBON
INCLUDES 180 DAY WARRANTY
serial # 632388
The company was originally founded in Italy, in 1908. They purchased the Underwood Typewriter Company in 1959. In October 1963, Olivetti totally merged Underwood into a newly formed Olivetti-Underwood Corporation. This resulted in the reversal of the double names on US machines.
Olivette says the Studio 44 has " the performance of a standard typewriter is required in the space of a portable. The Studio 44 bridges the gap when a standard machine would be uneconomical and a personal portable unsuitable.”
Nothing about this typewriter feels flimsy. When you strike a key, there’s a measured pace to the typebar. According to Olivetti, “the typebar movement is based on the principle of progressive acceleration.” The Studio 44 feels like an extension of your fingers. The mechanicals move smoothly and accurately.
Typed characters come out bright, true and aligned. Olivetti claims the perfect alignment is because the carriage movement is comprised of a steel tube that glides over roller bearings
A worldwide favorite of students, writers and teachers. the Studio 44 combines functionality with style. It has value and features with the feel of a full-size machine.
THIS UNIT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
1) We rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
2)The typewriter is completely taken apart Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts
3) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
CARRIAGE LOCK LEVER
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
ADJUSTABLE TABS
New Platen
New Feed Rollers
New Return Line
23 New Springs
New Feet
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
serial # 4666280
Underwood Company started out originally supplying ribbons to Remington Typewriter. Later Remington decided to produce its own ribbons, and in a twist Underwood started producing Typewriters. Underwood emerged as a premier typewriter producer. The Underwood 5 series became the standard for office machines for many years. Underwood portables became known for their durability, and feature packed models. In October 1963, Olivetti totally merged Underwood into a newly formed Olivetti-Underwood Corporation.
Underwood debuted the Champion line in the late 1930. It was an extension and new generation of the 4 bank series typewriters. Many features that up till now were not available on portables became standard with the Champion series. This included touch control, tab functions and the three position ribbon control. The US Army was so impressed with the champion series, they became the standard for the military services from 1940 until 1948. The series later changed from the early glossy finish to a crinkle finish and was discontinued in 1949
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...CASE HAS SOME WEAR ON EDGES AND CORNERS
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
NEW PLATEN
NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLER
NEW DRAWBAND
NEW RIBBON
NEW FEET
NEW FELT AND RUBBER
21 NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL # 1682561
Underwood Company started out originally supplying ribbons to Remington Typewriter. Later Remington decided to produce its own ribbons, and in a twist Underwood started producing Typewriters. Underwood emerged as a premier typewriter producer. The Underwood 5 series became the standard for office machines for many years. Underwood portables became known for their durability, and feature packed models. In October 1963, Olivetti totally merged Underwood into a newly formed Olivetti-Underwood Corporation.
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...CASE IS RECOVERED WITH PERIOD CORRECT TOLEX AND A REPLACEMENT HANDLE,
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
ALL OR TYPEWRITERS HAVE NEW PLATENS(RUBBER ROLLERS) ..PLATENS DETERIORATE WITH AGE AND EFFECT THE TYPEWRITER OPERATION...YOU WOULD NOT BUY A CAR WITH 50-100 YEAR OLD TIRES ON IT...WHY BECAUSE RUBBER WEARS WITH BOTH AGE AND USE..THE SAME APPLIES TO THE RUBBER ON TYPEWRITERS...THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN ORIGINAL PLATEN THAT IS IN GOOD CONDITION
OLD DRAWBAND REMOVED
INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS BEING REPLACED
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
SERIAL # 1254605
NEW PLATEN
NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLER
NEW DRAWBAND
NEW FELT AND RUBBER
NEW FEET
NEW RIBBON
18 NEW SPRINGS
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL # 1051044
1936 UNDERWOOD UNIVERSAL
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...CASE HAS SOME WEAR ON THE CORNERS AND A REPLACEMENT HANDLE
THIS IS THE MORE RARE VERSION..HAD SILVER LETTERING INSTEAD OF THE GOLD, AND THE RIBBON COVERS WERE SOLID WITHOUT THE STAMP IN THEM
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
F974456
Underwood Company started out originally supplying ribbons to Remington Typewriter. Later Remington decided to produce its own ribbons, and in a twist Underwood started producing Typewriters. Underwood emerged as a premier typewriter producer. The Underwood 5 series became the standard for office machines for many years. Underwood portables became known for their durability, and feature packed models. In October 1963, Olivetti totally merged Underwood into a newly formed Olivetti-Underwood Corporation.
Underwood debuted the Champion line in the late 1930. It was an extension and new generation of the 4 bank series typewriters. Many features that up till now were not available on portables became standard with the Champion series. This included touch control, tab functions and the three position ribbon control. The US Army was so impressed with the champion series, they became the standard for the military services from 1940 until 1948. The series later changed from the early glossy finish to a crinkle finish and was discontinued in 1949
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
NEW PLATEN
NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLER
NEW DRAWBAND
NEW RIBBON
NEW FEET
NEW FELT AND RUBBER
21 NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL # 1183534
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR, FIRST GENERATION FOR THE 4 BANK
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
NEW PLATEN
NEW OUTFEED(NO INFEED THIS MODEL)
NEW DRAWBAND
NEW FEET
NEW RIBBON
18 NEW SPRINGS
NEW FELT AND RUBBER
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
ADJUSTABLE TABS
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL # 60207
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
This particular typewriter's user was based in Pearl harbor during 1941-1946. The information the owners daughter furnished indicated she was a unit secretary at the Naval air station. It is the secretary model, not the signal corps model Given the date code on the typewriter, its an excellent probability the typewriter was a witness to the attack
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
1429892
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...CASE HAS SOME WEAR ON THE CORNERS
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
747010
Underwood debuted the Champion line in the late 1930. It was an extension and new generation of the 4 bank series typewriters. Many features that up till now were not available on portables became standard with the Champion series. This included touch control, tab functions and the three position ribbon control. The US Army was so impressed with the champion series, they became the standard for the military services from 1940 until 1948. The series later changed from the early glossy finish to a crinkle finish and was discontinued in 1949
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION... THIS INCLUDES A RARESTAND CASE...LEGS UNFOLD UNDER CASE TO BE ABLE TO SIT IN A CHAIR AND TYPE WITHOUT A TABLE...CASE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
1130541
Underwood debuted the Champion line in the late 1930. It was an extension and new generation of the 4 bank series typewriters. Many features that up till now were not available on portables became standard with the Champion series. This included touch control, tab functions and the three position ribbon control. The US Army was so impressed with the champion series, they became the standard for the military services from 1940 until 1948. The series later changed from the early glossy finish to a crinkle finish and was discontinued in 1949
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
LEFT RIBBON COVER HAS SOME SMALL NICKS FROM SOMEONE RING
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
961591
Underwood Company started out originally supplying ribbons to Remington Typewriter. Later Remington decided to produce its own ribbons, and in a twist Underwood started producing Typewriters. Underwood emerged as a premier typewriter producer. The Underwood 5 series became the standard for office machines for many years. Underwood portables became known for their durability, and feature packed models. In October 1963, Olivetti totally merged Underwood into a newly formed Olivetti-Underwood Corporation.
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...CASE IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH SOME WEAR ON THE CORNERS AND A REPLACEMENT HANDLE
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
1031793