Pacific Typewriter is a shop that services and repairs just about any typewriter, from functional but crud-filled machines to high demand models. They have the knowledge for any typewriter. They clean sticky keys, restore clean action, and give new life to old machines, making everything move smoothly. They sell typewriters, with a good selection including tons of electric and portable manual machines, as well as full size and desktop models. Their work is exceptional for an exceptional and very fair price, with fantastic deals on repairs. The people are friendly, welcoming, great, and good, with a knowledgeable owner who shares fascinating stories. They provide great service. The shop has limited hours, which is understandable for such a specialty shop. Customers are glad Pacific Typewriter is here and highly recommend it for all future repairs or supplies, stating they will definitely bring their typewriters here again.
A friend gave me her Smith Corona portable typewriter and I brought it to Pacific Typewriter for a general look-see and a couple of sticky keys. They cleaned it, restored clean action overall, and charged a very fair price for the repair. Great service and good people. As a typewriter fan, really glad that Pacific Typewriter... read full comment
December 2022
how cool is it that we live in a city that still has a fully operational typewriter repair place! great service.
November 2022
The owner is SO knowledgeable and has plenty of fascinating stories to share about the typewriter scene in Portland over the years. He gave me a FANTASTIC deal on the repair for my typewriter! Such a kind soul. Will definitely bring my typewriters here again!
