Electric typewriters recommendations

[r0yale_98]

I'm a writer and trying to spend less time on screens while working on my stories. I usually write by hand, but typing them on my laptop is hard. I get distracted easily. Last month, I bought an old Brother typewriter from the thrift store. It looks great, but it's really loud and I have to press the keys very hard. I also don't know where to find a new ribbon when this one runs out.

Now I'm looking for a quieter typewriter that's easier to use. Maybe an electric one or something smoother? I want it to work with regular paper so I can use it for printing my small book. If you know any good typewriters or have tips, I'd love to hear them!

 

[Kritta]

An electric typewriter sounds perfect for you. Brother and Smith Corona electrics are easy to find and use standard ribbons you can order online. They'll take regular paper no problem and should make long writing sessions way more comfortable for you

 

[onWARD]

If you want quieter typing, go electric like a Brother GX-6750 or Smith-Corona. Manuals like Hermes 3000 or Remington Noiseless are smoother too, you can toss a felt pad under it to kill noise

 

[jas5ynth]

I'm a writer and trying to spend less time on screens while working on my stories. I usually write by hand, but typing them on my laptop is hard. I get distracted easily. Last month, I bought an old Brother typewriter from the thrift store. It looks great, but it's really loud and I have to press the keys very hard. I also don't know where to find a new ribbon when this one runs out.

Now I'm looking for a quieter typewriter that's easier to use. Maybe an electric one or something smoother? I want it to work with regular paper so I can use it for printing my small book. If you know any good typewriters or have tips, I'd love to hear them!

For the ribbon on your old Brother, check if it has a specific spool type but a universal ribbon can often be re-wound onto the old spools. But for a lighter touch, look for a vintage Royal Quiet De Luxe or a Smith Corona Silent. Those were really designed for a gentler feel! If you want an even easier typing experience, an electric model like a vintage Smith-Corona Electra or a modern Nakajima WPT-150 is the way to go, as the motor does all the work for you. You can also absolutely use the standard printer paper. It's what most people use, and it's plenty sturdy for your small book project!

 

[typistman]

If you want quieter typing, go electric like a Brother GX-6750 or Smith-Corona. Manuals like Hermes 3000 or Remington Noiseless are smoother too, you can toss a felt pad under it to kill noise

It's a good idea for a felt pad..

 

[Danguard_ace]

Nakajima WPT 150

 

[phdezra]

Smith-Corona Coronet Automatic 12 —- they take regular manual spools. Easy to install. This was just before manufacturers went to proprietary cartridges.