Philly Typewriter

Well, you heard it here first folks, and on the front page to boot! 😂 Philly Typewriter, the largest typewriter company in the world. Over the past few weeks we've had such incredible media coverage of not only our gift from Tom Hanks but also about who we are and what we're doing at Philly Typewriter. So grateful for the support from such an amazing community. Our thanks to Mark Zimmaro for taking the time to expand on just what our operation looks like, and to Peter Charalambous for such a wonderful piece that shines light on just how big our typewriter community is! Whether in restoration, parts, or rubber fabrication, we're shooting for the moon next. #phillytypewriter #phillytypewriterrepair #vintagetypewriter #typewriters #authors #typosphere #qwerty #philadelphia #philly #eastpassyunk #typewritercollectors #typewritercommunity #writerscommunity #typewritersofinstagram #partsmanufacturing #fabrication #therevengeofanalog #typewriter #vintage #antique #restoration #preservation #typewriterrestoraton #typewriterrevolution #therevolutionwillbetypewritten #thefutureisanalog

Every day I (Bill) walk into the shop and hear myself go “Wow, I can’t believe we’re here, we’re doing it!” Bryan will often joke when he walks in the shop “What? A typewriter shop? Look at this!” Each day we’re here, it’s the realization of a dream, and the day after, the chance to dream bigger. Recently, we were honored with a gift in the mail. A big box that we knew had a machine in it, but who it was from filled our hearts with joy. Tom Hanks had sent us a typewriter. A Rheinmetall, in beautiful condition, arrived with a play tone towel and a letter from Hanks beseeching us to repair, service, sell, keep or display, this autographed machine from his collection. An incredibly giving man, Tom’s gift giving with typewriters is well known in the typewriter community and world at large. This isn’t our first encounter with Mr. Hanks. A few years ago while on his tour for his book “Uncommon Type,” Tom came through Philly and got wind of us. Generous with his words as he is with his machines, Tom called us “a national resource” in an interview, a title we tirelessly strive to deserve. Something we’re all very emphatic about at Philly Typewriter is how these machines encourage human connection. How two people who have never met or spoken a word to one another now have something in common, sent with intention and received with care, whether a letter or machine. This typewriter will join our museum pieces, the conversation starters, the wow factors, and typewriters that encourage that personal interaction. Our thanks to Tom for connecting with us, and giving us one more thing we all have in common… Who doesn’t love Tom Hanks? #phillytypewriter #phillytypewriterrepair #vintagetypewriter #typewriters #authors #typosphere #qwerty #philadelphia #philly #eastpassyunk #typewritercollectors #typewritercommunity #writerscommunity #typewritersofinstagram #partsmanufacturing #fabrication #therevengeofanalog #typewriter #vintage #antique #restoration #preservation #typewriterrestoraton #typewriterrevolution #therevolutionwillbetypewritten #thefutureisanalog #tomhanks

@maeveh43 is headlining @phillytypewriter May 29th! This is going to sell out quickly so get your tickets now! Link in Bio Maeve Hennessey is a standup comedian based in Philly. She produces incredible shows like @pptcomedy_philly we are excited to host Maeve doing a longer set for all to see. May 29th!!! Coming in hot

Typewriter doctors! Photos from the Library of Congress. Nancy Gorrell illustrations from a great book of hints by Bryan Kravitz (@phillytypewriter ) available in the manuals section of The Classic Typewriter Page.

Join us on Tuesday, April 14, when our guest speaker, Bill Rhoda of Philly Typewriter, will talk about the early history of the typewriter and its contemporary revival. (Haven’t you heard? All the cool kids have typewriters!) Join us at the Rosenbach Museum & Library @therosenbach If you’d like to RSVP or become a member please email [email protected].

Being embraced by the city you love, can't describe it. We were recently honored by @visitphilly with an advertisement on the SEPTA bus station at Broad and Federal as a part of their Civic Pride campaign. As America 250 draws closer, we've got some big plans for events and programing to celebrate our beautiful city and the incredible people we get to share it with. Thank you to Becca and the team at Visit Philly for the amazing recognition. ❤️ #itsasouthphillything #america250 #typewriter #visitphilly #Philadelphia

The Future is Here! After 10 successful years of restoring and repairing typewriters for the ever growing digital age, we at Philly Typewriter are thrilled to announce that we are shutting down the workshop and moving into more of "upgrade as you go model" with our latest venture, Laptops. Why buy one typewriter you could end up with forever with minimal maintenance, when you could end up having multiple laptop models over and over again getting to experience everything! You don't go to a buffet just to eat one thing, am I right? With our planned upgrade model, every few years, your laptop will let you know, it's time for an upgrade! Now, while we don't offer any trade in value, you can now buy a newer model from us at more than the cost of your original! #winning We're thrilled for the next chapter here at Philly Laptop, and we hope you are too! #aprilfools #laptoplifestyle #typewriters

A reminder from the crew at Philly Typewriter. Be safe out there today everyone. Shout out to the incredibly talented @sassypantsmcfingerguns for the window painting. ❤️ 🙏🏻 #nokings #typewriters

A couple weeks ago, we braved the cold and conjured some poetic light inside @phillytypewriter . I should have posted this recap sooner, but February has a way of always draining my energy each year. Fortunately, holding space for community revitalizes my spirit. February’s run of Atop An Underwood was full of love and revolution. Featured readers @the.inter.section @lindoyes and @yidan_zeng gave us stories and captivating verse from intersections of the struggle for liberation. Finding influence in the writings and activism of Audre Lorde whose birthday was the day before. Some of the narratives challenging to hear in a world that only seems to be getting worse under the current system. But when uniting around this shared cause for equal rights and collective humanity, something in the heart is nourished. A community around poetry is always going to open all channels of compassion. Whether, finding you are not alone in your story of despair or hearing in another’s voice the resilient strength of not backing down. A world at war, but for a moment in that room: the idea of peace. Thanks everyone who made the trek! Especially to those who hopped on the mic and fueled the room’s fire. And thanks everyone who has stopped by the reading series over the years. I began hosting it after attending the @kerouacestate centennial in 2022. I had a desire to carry some of that energy of counterculture that was cultivated during the Beat Generation back to Philly with me. Now that we’re on our fourth year, it’s cool to look back at all the readers that have been featured and community that has passed through and gradual evolution of themes and excitement about poetry that has been fostered. The road is life. And life is a dream worth pursuing. Looking forward to how all our creative paths continue to unite into the future. #openmic #beatgeneration #jackkerouac #phillytypewriter #poetsforpeace

Join us for the final event of A Writers Party 2026 on Sunday, March 22 at Philly Typewriter! We’ll have a cool open mic hosted by Krystle Griffin, plus featured performances by Baylor, The Green Wheel, KA.DAY.SHA, and Found (Yourself in) Poetry by Hanah Davenport!

“If we don’t have the tool, we make the tool.” When you’re restoring “obsolete” machines that haven’t been manufactured in decades you need a special kind of MacGyver. @phillytypewriter is a joyful shop of dedicated repairmen that enthusiastically sell and restore these beautiful pieces of history. tom hanks was so into what they’re doing he gave them a typewriter from his personal collection. You can see it at the store. Full story airs Friday March 6 at 7p Fox29 “The 215”. It will also be available at the link in my bio. #Typewriter #the215show #typeeverything

Some March Madness lined up!! can you believe it folks? killer lineups, BYOB, great venue - every single Fridayyyyyyy. Get your monthly pass and catch as many as you'd like. Shows do sell out so do not rely on getting tickets at the door! see you there East Passyunk #standupcomedy #southphilly #eastpassyunk