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OUR SERVICE PLANS

Choose the package that matches the maintenance your vintage typewriter needs.

Essential Cleaning

A dusting and basic adjustment to keep your machine in working order.

85€

One-time package

  • Complete exterior/interior dusting
  • Key and bar check
  • Superficial carriage cleaning
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RECOMMENDED

Complete Restoration

Our flagship package to bring your machine back to life with meticulous disassembly and adjustment.

250€

Complete package

  • Disassembly, cleaning, and total lubrication
  • Hammer & ribbon alignment and adjustment
  • Polishing of visible brass parts
  • Final test and usage advice
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Maintenance Subscription

For regular enthusiasts, an annual follow-up to guarantee your machine's longevity.

120€/year

Annual subscription

  • Two complete cleanings per year
  • Priority on urgent repairs
  • 10% discount on ribbons and parts
  • Personalized advice by email
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Specific needs? A rare model? Contact us for a personalized quote.

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TESTIMONIALS

What enthusiasts say about our restored machines.

Portrait client

Émilie L.

★★★★★

"My 1947 Remington is like new. A masterful job and valuable advice on maintenance."

Underwood Silent Restoration

Portrait client

Pierre D.

★★★★★

"The service is exceptional. I rediscovered the authentic click of my 60s machine. Thank you!"

Ribbon purchase & advice

Portrait client

Sophie M.

★★★★★

"Passionate and skilled workshop. The delivery was meticulous, with a personalized note. I highly recommend."

Complete Underwood Restoration

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Our Expertise

Discover the services of our passionate workshop, dedicated to preserving mechanical writing.

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Complete Restoration

Meticulous restoration of your Underwood, Remington, and other vintage models. Each part is cleaned, adjusted, and oiled to restore its original click-clack.

  • ✓ Complete disassembly and deep cleaning
  • ✓ Replacement of worn parts
  • ✓ Adjustment of keystroke and alignment
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Maintenance & Advice

Ongoing service to keep your machine in perfect working order. We also provide practical advice for use and typing.

  • ✓ Regular technical check-ups
  • ✓ Personalized typing guide
  • ✓ Remote diagnosis via photo/video
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Authentic Supplies

Sale of new ink ribbons and selected spare parts to ensure the longevity and authenticity of your mechanical typewriter.

  • ✓ High-quality black and bicolor ribbons
  • ✓ Original or perfectly compatible parts
  • ✓ Maintenance kits (oils, brushes)

Every service is performed with the precision of a watchmaker and the passion of a collector.

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How does it work?

Our restoration process, from the arrival of your machine to its return to life.

01

Diagnosis & Quote

You contact us via our form or by phone. We assess the condition of your machine (Underwood, Remington...) and provide a detailed and transparent quote.

Initial contact
02

Disassembly & Cleaning

Each part is carefully disassembled, identified, and cleaned. We remove dust, old ink, and rust. Brass parts are polished using traditional methods.

Revealing the original mechanics
03

Repair & Replacement

Worn-out springs, stuck typebars, and damaged rollers are repaired or replaced with period parts. We use quality new ribbons.

Restoring function
04

Adjustment & Harmonization

Each key is adjusted for uniform keystrokes and perfect elastic return. Character alignment and ribbon tension are meticulously fine-tuned.

The precision of the gesture
05

Testing & Validation

The machine is intensively tested over several pages. We check the clicking, inking, carriage return, and overall stability. It must write like on its first day.

Performance guarantee
06

Delivery & Advice

Your restored machine is returned to you carefully packaged. We include maintenance tips and typing tricks to prolong its life.

The return to writing

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