Underwood 319 Portable Typewriter w/Case • Serviced, Tested Spanish-Made Manual
$229.00
Skip to product information
For sale we've got a lovely Underwood 319 portable manual typewriter, made in Spain and sold under the Underwood name during the Olivetti era. This is a clean, practical, late-generation portable with a quiet modern profile and a very usable writing feel.
I feel it's a good fit for someone who wants a handsome, functional manual typewriter without the bulk of an earlier mid-century machine. The 319 has that compact European family resemblance: low-slung body, enclosed ribbon area, smooth carriage styling, and a keyboard layout that feels more modern than fussy.
This machine has been cleaned, lightly serviced, and tested. The segment was flushed, the machine was verified for normal operation, and all primary functions work as they should: keys, spacing, backspace, shift/shift lock, carriage return, line spacing, paper feed, margins, ribbon advance, ribbon selector, and tabulator. It ships with a new black ribbon installed unless the buyer prefers red-and-black or blue.
Typing feel is clean and easygoing... lighter and more compact than an older American portable, with a smooth stroke and a practical everyday rhythm. It is not a heavy desk-thumper; it is a portable writer, best suited for letters, journaling, drafting, and casual daily use.
Cosmetically, this is an above-average example. The body presents very well, with light age-appropriate wear, small marks, scuffs, and minor discoloration visible in the photos. The rear panel shows some old tape residue/marking, and there are small signs of normal handling around the body and trim. The keys are clean and legible, and the machine has a bright, complete look overall. The case (shell cover) is included. It shows scratches, scuffs, and general storage wear, but it closes properly and keeps the typewriter secure, which matters. Please review the case photos closely.
Included: typewriter, snap-on carrying case, ribbon (black unless black-and-red or blue is specified). Curious how this machine types? I’m happy to provide a short typed sample by request (a sentence or two of your choosing, within reason) so you can see the actual imprint, alignment, and ribbon performance before purchase.
The machine will be immobilized, packed with serious care for modern parcel shipping, and fully insured.
Please read before purchase: This is a vintage mechanical typewriter, carefully tested and described according to its condition before shipment. It will be packed with serious care and fully insured. Because these machines are often 50–100 years old, minor adjustment may occasionally be needed after transit, even when properly packed. Slight alignment variance, ribbon behavior, or small mechanical quirks can be part of vintage typewriter ownership. Please review the photos and condition notes closely, and feel free to ask questions before purchase.
Underwood 319 Portable Typewriter w/Case • Serviced, Tested Spanish-Made Manual
$229.00
I feel it's a good fit for someone who wants a handsome, functional manual typewriter without the bulk of an earlier mid-century machine. The 319 has that compact European family resemblance: low-slung body, enclosed ribbon area, smooth carriage styling, and a keyboard layout that feels more modern than fussy.
This machine has been cleaned, lightly serviced, and tested. The segment was flushed, the machine was verified for normal operation, and all primary functions work as they should: keys, spacing, backspace, shift/shift lock, carriage return, line spacing, paper feed, margins, ribbon advance, ribbon selector, and tabulator. It ships with a new black ribbon installed unless the buyer prefers red-and-black or blue.
Typing feel is clean and easygoing... lighter and more compact than an older American portable, with a smooth stroke and a practical everyday rhythm. It is not a heavy desk-thumper; it is a portable writer, best suited for letters, journaling, drafting, and casual daily use.
Cosmetically, this is an above-average example. The body presents very well, with light age-appropriate wear, small marks, scuffs, and minor discoloration visible in the photos. The rear panel shows some old tape residue/marking, and there are small signs of normal handling around the body and trim. The keys are clean and legible, and the machine has a bright, complete look overall. The case (shell cover) is included. It shows scratches, scuffs, and general storage wear, but it closes properly and keeps the typewriter secure, which matters. Please review the case photos closely.
Included: typewriter, snap-on carrying case, ribbon (black unless black-and-red or blue is specified). Curious how this machine types? I’m happy to provide a short typed sample by request (a sentence or two of your choosing, within reason) so you can see the actual imprint, alignment, and ribbon performance before purchase.
The machine will be immobilized, packed with serious care for modern parcel shipping, and fully insured.
Please read before purchase: This is a vintage mechanical typewriter, carefully tested and described according to its condition before shipment. It will be packed with serious care and fully insured. Because these machines are often 50–100 years old, minor adjustment may occasionally be needed after transit, even when properly packed. Slight alignment variance, ribbon behavior, or small mechanical quirks can be part of vintage typewriter ownership. Please review the photos and condition notes closely, and feel free to ask questions before purchase.