Almost a year ago I gave you a tour of TB Writers Plus, located in an 1889 factory building in Dayton, Ohio. I went up there yesterday and saw firsthand how the business has grown thanks to the hard work and intelligence of Trevor Brumfield, his wife Becca, and their employees. There’s a new showroom/kitchen and lots of additional typewriters, tools, and equipment, much of it purchased from typewriter shops that have closed down. The shop has customers around the world and is in this business for the long haul.
A major piece of equipment is this ultrasonic cleaner that can handle machines as large as a Selectric III.
Vintage key legends:
This circa-1970 Varityper is one of the more unusual machines on the premises. Trevor mostly works on common models, which are still in regular use more often than you’d imagine. (He told me about a local insurance company that still does all its correspondence by postal letter.)
Another unusual item:
Trevor’s office:
In the new showroom you’ll find an understroke Remington …
… and a lovely Rex. Yes, it’s for sale!
Here’s an Underwood Electric. Nearby was a tricky Burroughs Electric (Trevor said it reflects the complexity and precision of Burroughs adding machines.)
An ancient duplicator:
Trevor helped me with a stubborn problem on this Royal HH.
Customer machines awaiting service:
Although you don’t see people in my photos, TB Writers Plus is a people-friendly, family-run place. If you’re anywhere near Dayton, make an appointment to stop by!
Hours:
Sunday Closed
Monday 7PM – 10PM
Tuesday 10AM – 10PM
Wednesday 7PM – 10PM
Thursday 7PM – 10PM
Friday 7PM – 10PM
Saturday 4:30PM – 10PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 7PM – 10PM
Tuesday 10AM – 10PM
Wednesday 7PM – 10PM
Thursday 7PM – 10PM
Friday 7PM – 10PM
Saturday 4:30PM – 10PM
I literally dropped off a Remington Letter Riter I purchased from an online auction website. Very friendly vibe and awesome people. So happy I found this place. Looking forward to picking up my Remington.