Typewriter Collection

The vintage typewriter has become a treasure in the eyes of collectors, representing not only a memory of an era but also possessing unique aesthetic and craft values. For those who love collecting, the Underwood typewriter is a rare work of art with irreplaceable rarity and uniqueness, ensuring its value is long-term guaranteed.

In the early 20th century, Underwood typewriters achieved remarkable success in the market, with production gradually increasing. Between 1900 and 1930, the Underwood company produced around 5 million typewriters, with significant differences among the various models.

The Underwood No. 1 and No. 2 models, as the earliest products, were mainly used to validate design concepts and market acceptance. These two typewriters were relatively rudimentary and limited in functionality compared to subsequent models.

The Underwood No. 3 model marked a significant technological breakthrough, adopting an innovative "three-bank" keyboard layout, including uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and some punctuation marks. This typewriter offered higher typing speeds and reduced the likelihood of malfunctions. Compared to the later No. 5 model, the No. 3 keyboard layout was more simplified, with some functions not yet fully implemented.

The Underwood No. 4 model was a typewriter primarily targeted at the British market, with a keyboard layout and functionality similar to the No. 3 model but adjusted for British user habits.

The Underwood No. 5 model was one of the company's most successful products, featuring a revolutionary "four-bank" keyboard layout, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. This typewriter provided even higher typing speeds, lower failure rates, and improved design. It also had a dual-color printing feature, allowing for easy switching between black and red ink.

Within the Underwood typewriter series, design, performance, and functionality were continuously improved as the models progressed. Each typewriter represented the technological level and market demand of its time, collectively witnessing the development of the typewriter industry.

Willowdale has long collected and restored exquisite vintage typewriters from Pre-War (1870s-1940s), providing the best service for the ones looking for typewriter treasures.