By Claire M., Los Angeles, CA
I’m sitting at my desk in Los Angeles with the windows open, sun pouring in, and the steady clack-clack-ding of a beautiful vintage typewriter beneath my fingers. It’s a restored Olivetti Lettera 32, seafoam green, and it’s changed the way I write.
In a world of mass production and digital overload, the charm of a vintage typewriter is more than nostalgia — it’s a return to craftsmanship, simplicity, and soul. But where can you find a typewriter that’s not just beautiful, but fully restored, serviced, and ready to write?
Walid and Joujou, AKA, Mr & Mrs Vintage Typewriters — one of the world’s most trusted experts in typewriter restoration.
Last year, we unveiled a video showcasing the top 10 typewriters beloved by authors and writers, deliberately leaving out desk typewriters for a special reason.
In todays blog and after nine years of typewriter expertise, we confidently present our top 5 desk typewriters that have stood the test of time & faithfully typing out letters, memos, and invoices.
Most importantly, we need to point out that Our Criteria is based on a combination of reliability, ease to fix and adjust, typing experience & sturdiness.
