We stumbled across Philly Typewriter while looking for a place to eat on Passyunk Ave, and so glad we did! Curiosity brought us through the door, and we had no idea what we were in for. Is it a sales shop? A free museum? A repair store? A venue for community events? All of the above! I believe we were told this is the oldest existing typewriter shop in the country. There are various typewriters on display representing many styles and decades. It is a "please touch" museum so the resonating sound of keys snapping echoed throughout the main room. That in itself made this place fun for everyone! There is even a typewriter on display with a donation letter typed out by Tom Hanks, an avid collector. Founder Bryan Kravitz was on site and was more than happy to engage in conversation. It is clear he is passionate about his store and what he does. He gave us a tour of the repair shop. He even brought us down to the storage basement where old typewriters are restored, inventoried, or used for parts. This place was an unexpected gem, and just so cool. I encourage you to drop in if you are in the area! read more

See all

If you want to be a good writer, learn to type, said William S. Burroughs. Ryan Anderson aka the senior mechanic and workshop supervisor was a gracious host to me. I enjoyed seeing Philly Typewriter and had a nice Satsang aka philosophical conversation with him. Beautiful typewriters. Plenty of exquisite selections of typewriters in varying price points. Analog is where it is at like Beck. Exceptional service and very good typewriters for purchase or if you need one repaired this is the place to be. Typewriters were a writer's main tool and for some still are. Check it out! read more

See all

Bill and Bryan are THE BEST. So friendly, so knowledgeable, so accommodating. Their passion for this is palpable. Whenever I have a typewriter need, they are my first call. read more

As an individual who seeks out the unusual and people with passion for what they do, I loved meeting co-owners Bryan and Bill. This place is part museum, vintage repair shop, community meeting place and typewriter warehouse. They know typewriters. You need to see what real customer service is about. read more

Holy Smith Corona Batman! This place is legit! Stumbled on this former synagogue turned typewriter museum slash atelier (owner Bryan was married here!) on a recent exploration of E passyunk (that's "PASH-unk") and it might change my life. I grew up with my grandfather's typewriters as a tyke and they were my way to play "grown up", mashing my fingers into the massively weighted keys of his various machines in the house and office. These guys are the real deal. Bring your old typewriter left in storage and abandoned for decades and they'll restore it to its former glory. My grandfather's old Remington Noiseless is coming to me in next weeks and I'll be bringing it here for restoration and servicing. They actually had one on the shelf that hadn't been restored yet and the experience of typing on it brought tears of delightful pleasure to my eyes. So went my sit down with a fully restored IBM Selectric! Soooo many essays and school papers typed on one of these beasts! Wowow! read more

Philly Typewriter - Remington Noiseless. Just like my grandfather's, coming in weeks. - Office Equipment Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

See all

1. If you've ever written on typewriter or wish you could do so again it's worth the trip to Philly Typewriter. 2. The owner Bryan and his staff are so incredibly nice and they can fix your old typewriter, teach you how to fix it yourself or sell you one you've always wanted. 3. If we had had room in our carryon luggage we would have one right now. read more

Philly Typewriter - The owner Bryan is very cool. - Office Equipment Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

See all

i recently purchased a 1966 olympia sm8 machine from philly typewriter. a perfect union of design and function. the olympia met all of my goals, something of beauty, easy to use and a lasting piece of history. of of equal importance, the process as shepherded by bryan and bill was a joy! they helped guide me to the right machine without pressure. the full restoration provided me with a brand new tool to re-engage the written word. thank you gentlemen for a job well done!!! bob harding read more