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RENOWN TYPEWRITER SERVICE LIMITED
COMPANY NUMBER: 00409795

1938 to 1993 (ceased trading 1993)

02/09/2025

Just what you've always wanted. An Adler Tippa Typewriter, with Cursive typeface, from the late 1960's. How far you've got to go for a slice of cake! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Sophie Sunshine ###xx

13/06/2025

Royal 10 Typewriter
Serial No. X-1165051 (X-1166082)
Year: 1926/27

1. Stripping machine, removed covers and carriage.
2. Washing out with grease solvent lubricant using long bottle brushes.
3. Replacing various rusty springs.
4. Adjusting various key lever rods for escapment trip, and un-twisted various key lever links and there springs.
5. Degreased jammed carriage main spring.
6. Adjusted carriage bearing settings
7. Removed platen and rollers, and used emery paper and meths, to remove old surface rubber.
8. Adjusted various bent type bars and filed build-up of metal burs on type faces.
9. Touched up with silver hammerite paint and hi-gloss black paint.

Job to do: Platen detent release k**b is missing with its rod. To fit in at the left hand platen.

08/06/2025

Royal Typewriter 10 from 1927.
I'm dreading bringing this one back to life! It's been stored in a garage for over 60 years! I can't move the carriage due to the rust. I've started, so I will finish. Keep you posted.

07/06/2025

Imperial Good Companion T Typewriter
Serial No. 2GB.588
Year 1947/48

Stripping machine:
1. Removed platen and repaired jammed platen rachet release k**b and gear = sticky inner piston rods and weak springs.
2. Adjusted Ribbon, lift, drive, and selector rod.
3. Adjusted bent space bar, and escapment trip.
4. Reformed top plate, for better fit.
5. Re-inked the quality cotton ribbon.
6. A good serviced and clean up!

Attached some before and after photos.

More info on Platen Rachet repair:
Imperial Good Companion T. UPDATE: I removed the platen and stripped down the racket. I found that the clutch that is fitted inside the platen was stuck in. There were 3 springs that should push the rods out to release the clutch, but they weren't. I cleaned the 3 rods with wire wool and extended the springs to give them more push. Had A challenge putting all back together. The line space claw and spring, and platen rachet kept all falling apart trying to merge it all together. I found a YouTube channel how to hold it all together, with loads of tough cotton. I decided to use a rubber band, I wrapped it around line space selector and claw, and another holding the rachet on the platen, stretching it to the other side of the platen. It slipped all in very easy, and I just cut the bands and pulled them away! All works great! Some images attached of my rubber band idea!

06/06/2025

Imperial Good Companion T. UPDATE: I removed the platen and stripped down the racket. I found that the clutch that is fitted inside the platen was stuck in. There were 3 springs that should push the rods out to release the clutch, but they weren't. I cleaned the 3 rods with wire wool and extended the springs to give them more push. Had A challenge putting all back together. The line space claw and spring, and platen rachet kept all falling apart trying to merge it all together. I found a YouTube channel how to hold it all together, with loads of tough cotton. I decided to use a rubber band, I wrapped it around line spacer selector and claw, and another holding the rachet on the platen, stretching it to the other side of the platen. It slipped all in very easy, and I just cut the bands and pulled them away! All works great! Some images attached of my rubber band idea!

31/05/2025

My father Harry Holman 'H' outside Renown Typewriters in Mitre Street, City of London, early 1970s. Photo courtesy of Mr Eaton.

29/05/2025

Good news we can confirm in good faith, a baby girl is on its way! Delivery by Parcel Stork this coming week! We will keep you updated. In the meantime my Sophie has attached a scanned image! What shall we name this one?

21/05/2025

Corona Standard Typewriter (Flat Top). Year 1935.

06/05/2025

My latest to my collection.

Adler Special Typewriter 1963
Serial No.2317475
Service notes:
Adjusted ribbon drive, switch over, and lift.
Refaced platen and feed rollers.
Washed out segment with solvent.
Adjusted some bent type bar links.
Adjusted shift stops
Adjusted main shift return springs (more tension).
Adjusted carriage main spring (more tension).
Replace worn out base feet with cork feet.
Good clean and oiled.

15/03/2025

Not too bad for an 113 year old Oliver No.5 typewriter. Had problems trying to find a ribbon to fit. So I ended up trimming a touch of a new 10 yard ribbon.

11/03/2025

My latest project. Oliver No.5 from 1912. This Typewriter seriously needs attention. Jammed Carriage, No Ribbon Drive and Lift, Broken Drawband and Spring, Jammed Platen, and lots of rust. Where do I begin?!

Let's take it a part and see!

27/02/2025

From this to this. What do you think?
Underwood Standard #6 from around 1931.
A change of colour to a sparkling bronze.
I believe it turned out pretty well.

Address

3 Mitre Street, City
London
EC3

Website

https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/22727/Memories-Recollections-of-a-Typewriter-Mechanic

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