Best Typewriters of 2025

"I think the typewriter is like brand new and works great! It's absolutely worth it."

"I love my typewriter, but I was disappointed because the instructions were missing, and the ink tape seems like a demonstrator. I've spent two days searching for the right ink cartridge, and I really hope it works!"

"I found the typewriter very easy to operate and it arrived ready to use. The seller provided excellent service, and I'd highly recommend them!"

"I bought this typewriter for my daughter for Christmas, and she absolutely loves it! It's easy to use, and I had no trouble teaching her how to operate it. She’s 7 years old and finds it very enjoyable!"

"I was really excited to get this typewriter, but upon unboxing, I experienced common issues like keys not striking hard enough and some letters not printing correctly. After some troubleshooting, I managed to get it working better, but I expected it to be ready right out of the box."

"This typewriter was a gift for my girlfriend, who's an aspiring writer. She adores it! It works perfectly, and she loves the satisfying sound of the keys as she types out her ideas. It has definitely spiced up her hobby!"

"I bought this as a gift for my mother, and she absolutely loves it. Her hands shake a lot, so she couldn't write letters anymore, but now she's back at it. Easy to set up and great to use."

"I was thrilled to find this typewriter since typewriters are hard to find nowadays. I use it for addressing envelopes and filling out forms. This model is very easy to use and types beautifully. It's an excellent choice!"

"I love this typewriter because I only have a tablet. It was a bit tricky at first with the packaging, but after removing the styrofoam and the plastic piece from the ink cartridge, I became a typing fool! It's lightweight, compact, and came in perfect condition. I definitely recommend it!"

"I needed a replacement for my old Brother typewriter, which had stopped working after 23 years. This new model is much lighter and easier to handle, making it a breeze to set up. I appreciate the taller keys, which help with typing accuracy. The typing sound is reminiscent of classic WWII-era typewriters, which I enjoy. For occasional tasks like filling out W-2s, this typewriter is a real time-saver!"

"I love using this typewriter! It allows me to write without the strain of staring at a screen, and I can see what I’m typing in real-time on paper. The spell-check feature, while not perfect, lets me know when I've made a mistake, which I find helpful. This typewriter has truly become my new best friend!"

"I got this typewriter to fill out carbon copy forms, and it works perfectly for that. Setting it up was easy, and the keyboard feels great. However, I noticed there’s no traditional cap lock, just a shift lock, which takes some getting used to. Even though I have to set margins each time, I still find it effective for my needs."

"I was so excited about this typewriter because it's purple and feels heavy but manageable. However, after trying to type, it turned out to be defective. Royal's customer service was helpful, but I ended up sending it back."

"My daughter had been asking Santa for a typewriter, and I thought this would be perfect. Unfortunately, we faced stuck keys, a ribbon that wouldn't rise, and parts that kept falling off. She was very disappointed."

"I bought this for my 9-year-old who wanted to learn to type. The keys are a bit hard to press, but she still enjoys it. The extra ink was a nice touch, adding a bit of value!"

“I absolutely LOVE this typewriter! I can easily take it anywhere with me, and I'm thrilled with my purchase!”

“This was a disappointing experience. I had to return it because it's a manual typewriter that types crooked. The letters are unpredictable; sometimes they're dark, other times lighter, and often smudgy. I couldn't submit a form typed on it—just too messy!”

“I faced some challenges with the ribbon staying attached, but I think it looks nice and performs well aside from that.”

"I was looking for a reasonably priced electric typewriter and decided to buy this one, having used Brother in the past. It arrived on time and was well-packaged for shipping. It works great!"

"Unfortunately, my experience with the typewriter was quite disappointing. It wasn't packed properly, and there were no ribbons or disks included. I tried to buy ribbons, but it didn't work. I appreciate the refund, but having a non-working typewriter is frustrating. I won’t order again from this company."

"I received the typewriter from Unique Findz promptly, and it works fine. However, there was no sales receipt included, which is necessary for any potential repairs. I contacted the sales manager, who promised to send the receipt and a partial refund, but it’s now been over a month, and I’m still waiting."

"I bought this for my office when my old typewriters quit working. It’s working acceptably well for mailing labels and forms. The alignment is slightly off, but I decided not to return it."

"The typewriter arrived from EBS in Kansas City, and I was amazed at how immaculate it looked. They included extra ribbons, correction tape, and a manual. Although I found it difficult to use, their customer service was incredibly helpful, and they helped me find the perfect replacement. I can't recommend them enough!"

"I bought this typewriter for my mother, who finds computers too complicated. She loves it, but I was disappointed to find the ribbon was dried out. Thankfully, I had purchased extras, so it wasn’t a big deal."

"It operates just like it should! I'm really pleased with it."