I have long been a huge devotee of Underwood upright manual typewriters. In fact, I’ve always considered typing on one was always a rite of passage to adulthood. I have typed on Underwood typewriters made from 1917 to 1968. My pet is a 1956 model which is sandalwood with cream colored keys with turquoise key accents. I spent four days and nights getting it into shape. That one was my rite of passage to adulthood back in 1981. The major repairs were done in 2003. The original owner gave it to me because his family didn’t want it. I told him I would take care of it for him. Several days later, he died. I have been keeping it for him all this time.
Hi John - sounds like you have taken very good care of the 1956 Underwood. That is a great machine and will last you forever. Of all the typewriters, I agree that I enjoy using Underwoods (the standard models more so than the portables) more than most of the others. Glad to meet another Underwood fan and typewriter user! Thanks so much for watching!
I have six standard typewriters, including one Underwood built in 1954. Right now it needs service, but when it is working correctly it types like a dream, slick and smooth as butter. I haven’t tried a Golden Touch, but I’d love to. I can tell by the way it sounds that it’s a great typer.
Hi Jeremy - you know that certain feeling of using an Underwood! Yes, this Golden Touch is a great typer, and I'm sure your earlier model is, as well. The way Underwood engineered the movement makes for a pretty smooth operation. Thanks!
Hey Kevin! Re-watching this video, as this was how I found your channel. I had bought one of these typewriters, and just wanted to let you know I LOVE typing on it! I was surprised how EASY and comfortable it is to type on on this machine! It feels somewhat comparable to a computer keyboard, in the sense of typing speed and ease of use. I set the touch to "light" on this machine, which is most comfortable for me. I've played with a few other typewriters recently and they were fun and all, but you're right- the FEEL on this one is very different from other machines. Thank you for posting this video, as it really helped me out. I actually took a screen shot and zoomed in on the RIBBON on your machine to see how it was threaded. This helped me to learn how to thread mine properly, as I couldn't find adequate visuals elsewhere online at the time, for this machine specifically. Thanks again for all you do on this channel Kevin! Fawn 😊
Hi Fawn - I'm so glad to know another fan of the Golden Touch standard! I agree with you - I love the way these machines respond to the hand. They have a great feel, and were really engineered to be easy typers. As electric typewriters were becoming more popular, especially in offices, the manual typewriter was seen as more difficult to operate. This Golden Touch was marketed as a manual typewriter that was as fast and easy as an electric. Also glad it helped with you seeing the ribbon pattern so you could keep your machine running well! Thanks!
When I was 13 years old my mother gave me an Olivetti Lettera 22 brand new, then I went to a school to learn typewriting (Datilografia) ,best decision ,so usefull for me. Love your vídeos.
Thanks for sharing your Underwood with us. Watching your review, I now suspect that inside the body of your ‘58 Golden Touch beats the heart of a vintage Underwood 5, which I had the pleasure of briefly owning some twenty years ago! I just bought a 1930 Royal No. 10. What are your feelings about the Royal vs. Underwood standard machines, both held in such high esteem by typewriter aficionados?
Hi Saboda - thanks for watching! I have a Royal 10 in my collection and it's a very nice typewriter. Underwood kept their general design for decades. The Golden Touch was slightly different because it really took less effort to press the keys and make a strong imprint, but many of the mechanical elements were old design. Over all, I have a personal preference for Underwoods, but the Royal standards of the 1950's and early 60's are some of the best typewriters, in my opinion. Thanks!
Not sure what model I learned to type on, but it was a manual machine. I remember when we switched to electric I just put my fingers on the home row and keys started going like crazy. It took a while to get used to. You’re pretty fast on that manual. Don’t think I would be half that fast anymore. Thank you for an interesting walk down memory lane.
Hi Bonnie - thanks so much for watching! I use a typewriter almost everyday, so it has kept my fingers remembering where the keys are! Since I mostly use manual typewriters (I might have a couple old IBM electrics) I'm used to pressing hard on the keys. My computer doesn't appreciate the extra force! We learned on manual machines - they were Royal 440's. Big, sturdy typewriters. Yes, after learning on a manual, the electrics seemed like lightning speed!
Thank you for this thoughtful review. I have typed on a few pre-war Underwood standards, as well as the late '40's Rhythm Touch De Luxe. My own Rhythm Touch De Luxe was built in 1949, and is a superb machine that I sit behind for most of my long-haul writing projects. It is, for me, the snappiest, fastest and best-feeling typer. I have not yet had the opportunity to try out later models such as the Golden Touch. I hope I'll get to one day soon. Cheers!
Hi David - nice to hear from you. Your Underwood Rhythm Touch is a wonderful typewriter and a well engineered machine. I have one in my collection and use it is a pleasure to use, as are most full-sized Underwoods of that era. I will have to feature it in a video. Hope you can try a Golden Touch sometime. Thanks so much!
Just subscribed to your channel, and looking forward to re-watching this video, as well as checking out your other videos! I purchased a manual Underwood typewriter from Facebook Marketplace a little while ago, but unfortunately haven't had a chance to use it yet... it needs to be cleaned, which I'm planning on doing as soon as I can! I also don't know exactly what kind of Underwood typewriter it is, but this looks like the closest thing I've found so far! I thought mine might have been an SX model, but mine has the lowercase Underwood logo like yours. Mine also has the same ruler as yours, but mine goes up to 120 on the ruler. I like the sound of "Golden Touch" a lot, and can't wait to see if I can confirm that this is in fact what I have! I've got a bit to figure out but really looking forward to it! Thanks again SO MUCH for posting this video. Really appreciate it! Fawn
Hi Fawn - sounds like you might have a Golden Touch, but if it goes to 120 then you probably have one with elite print. Once you get it cleaned up I hope you'll enjoy using it - these were great machines!
@@AlwaysAnalog Thank you so much for the reply, really appreciate it! Definitely planning on getting that typewriter cleaned up soon, hopefully this week. I'll also be checking more of your channel out this week as well, but feel free to let me know if you have any typewriter cleaning videos posted, or plan on making any! Thanks again!
Enjoyed your tour and review of the '58 Underwood Golden Touch. Am a big fan of writer William Burroughs, whose grandfather founded the Burroughs company producing typewriters and adding machines. Any Burroughs products in your collection? Looking forward to more videos on analog products of all kinds
Thanks for watching - glad you liked the typewriter tour. Burroughs was headquartered here in Detroit, where I am from. I have a few Burroughs adding machines, but I don't believe I have any typewriters. They are not real common. It was not a big part of their business and they didn't make typewriters for a long period of time. We will keep them coming - thanks!
Hi, thank you so much for this video. I just buy the same model but made in Toronto Canada. How can I find the serial number on it? I also have to find out how to change the rubbon...😉
Hi Martine - if you move the carriage all the way over to the left, look inside the machine and there should be a serial number somewhere in the right corner. It will be etched in the metal. If you have a ribbon in the machine now, take a picture of it - how it goes through the guides, etc. and then put the new one in the same way. Enjoy your Underwood typewriter!
These are fantastic typers. I just hate the ribbon system and so much of the time today because of its arcane design, people end up having to wind ribbons by hand when they get new ones.
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I have long been a huge devotee of Underwood upright manual typewriters. In fact, I’ve always considered typing on one was always a rite of passage to adulthood. I have typed on Underwood typewriters made from 1917 to 1968. My pet is a 1956 model which is sandalwood with cream colored keys with turquoise key accents. I spent four days and nights getting it into shape. That one was my rite of passage to adulthood back in 1981. The major repairs were done in 2003. The original owner gave it to me because his family didn’t want it. I told him I would take care of it for him. Several days later, he died. I have been keeping it for him all this time.
Hi John - sounds like you have taken very good care of the 1956 Underwood. That is a great machine and will last you forever. Of all the typewriters, I agree that I enjoy using Underwoods (the standard models more so than the portables) more than most of the others. Glad to meet another Underwood fan and typewriter user! Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for this review. I feel similarly about my Underwood TouchMaster Five. My favorite among my 7 manual typewriters.
You're welcome, Rabbi Steve. The TM5 is a wonderful machine!
And I agree about the powerful use of these manual machines for creativity, and for distraction free, one purpose focus.
Thanks, Rabbi Steve!
I have six standard typewriters, including one Underwood built in 1954. Right now it needs service, but when it is working correctly it types like a dream, slick and smooth as butter.
I haven’t tried a Golden Touch, but I’d love to. I can tell by the way it sounds that it’s a great typer.
Hi Jeremy - you know that certain feeling of using an Underwood! Yes, this Golden Touch is a great typer, and I'm sure your earlier model is, as well. The way Underwood engineered the movement makes for a pretty smooth operation. Thanks!
Hey Kevin! Re-watching this video, as this was how I found your channel. I had bought one of these typewriters, and just wanted to let you know I LOVE typing on it!
I was surprised how EASY and comfortable it is to type on on this machine! It feels somewhat comparable to a computer keyboard, in the sense of typing speed and ease of use. I set the touch to "light" on this machine, which is most comfortable for me.
I've played with a few other typewriters recently and they were fun and all, but you're right- the FEEL on this one is very different from other machines.
Thank you for posting this video, as it really helped me out. I actually took a screen shot and zoomed in on the RIBBON on your machine to see how it was threaded. This helped me to learn how to thread mine properly, as I couldn't find adequate visuals elsewhere online at the time, for this machine specifically.
Thanks again for all you do on this channel Kevin!
Fawn 😊
Hi Fawn - I'm so glad to know another fan of the Golden Touch standard! I agree with you - I love the way these machines respond to the hand. They have a great feel, and were really engineered to be easy typers. As electric typewriters were becoming more popular, especially in offices, the manual typewriter was seen as more difficult to operate. This Golden Touch was marketed as a manual typewriter that was as fast and easy as an electric. Also glad it helped with you seeing the ribbon pattern so you could keep your machine running well! Thanks!
When I was 13 years old my mother gave me an Olivetti Lettera 22 brand new, then I went to a school to learn typewriting (Datilografia) ,best decision ,so usefull for me. Love your vídeos.
Thanks, Mario! I learned typing in school, too. It was a skill that I've used in life ever since! Thanks!
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Thanks for sharing your Underwood with us. Watching your review, I now suspect that inside the body of your ‘58 Golden Touch beats the heart of a vintage Underwood 5, which I had the pleasure of briefly owning some twenty years ago!
I just bought a 1930 Royal No. 10. What are your feelings about the Royal vs. Underwood standard machines, both held in such high esteem by typewriter aficionados?
Hi Saboda - thanks for watching! I have a Royal 10 in my collection and it's a very nice typewriter. Underwood kept their general design for decades. The Golden Touch was slightly different because it really took less effort to press the keys and make a strong imprint, but many of the mechanical elements were old design. Over all, I have a personal preference for Underwoods, but the Royal standards of the 1950's and early 60's are some of the best typewriters, in my opinion. Thanks!
Not sure what model I learned to type on, but it was a manual machine. I remember when we switched to electric I just put my fingers on the home row and keys started going like crazy. It took a while to get used to. You’re pretty fast on that manual. Don’t think I would be half that fast anymore. Thank you for an interesting walk down memory lane.
Hi Bonnie - thanks so much for watching! I use a typewriter almost everyday, so it has kept my fingers remembering where the keys are! Since I mostly use manual typewriters (I might have a couple old IBM electrics) I'm used to pressing hard on the keys. My computer doesn't appreciate the extra force! We learned on manual machines - they were Royal 440's. Big, sturdy typewriters. Yes, after learning on a manual, the electrics seemed like lightning speed!
Thank you for this thoughtful review. I have typed on a few pre-war Underwood standards, as well as the late '40's Rhythm Touch De Luxe. My own Rhythm Touch De Luxe was built in 1949, and is a superb machine that I sit behind for most of my long-haul writing projects. It is, for me, the snappiest, fastest and best-feeling typer. I have not yet had the opportunity to try out later models such as the Golden Touch. I hope I'll get to one day soon. Cheers!
Hi David - nice to hear from you. Your Underwood Rhythm Touch is a wonderful typewriter and a well engineered machine. I have one in my collection and use it is a pleasure to use, as are most full-sized Underwoods of that era. I will have to feature it in a video. Hope you can try a Golden Touch sometime. Thanks so much!
Great work keep up the great episodes and thank you for making me feel very very old. Enjoy every bit of of your hard labors!
Thanks, Beryl! So glad you are enjoying the content!!
What is the difference on the SX model that is visually nearly the same? Features?
Just subscribed to your channel, and looking forward to re-watching this video, as well as checking out your other videos!
I purchased a manual Underwood typewriter from Facebook Marketplace a little while ago, but unfortunately haven't had a chance to use it yet... it needs to be cleaned, which I'm planning on doing as soon as I can!
I also don't know exactly what kind of Underwood typewriter it is, but this looks like the closest thing I've found so far! I thought mine might have been an SX model, but mine has the lowercase Underwood logo like yours. Mine also has the same ruler as yours, but mine goes up to 120 on the ruler. I like the sound of "Golden Touch" a lot, and can't wait to see if I can confirm that this is in fact what I have!
I've got a bit to figure out but really looking forward to it! Thanks again SO MUCH for posting this video. Really appreciate it!
Fawn
Hi Fawn - sounds like you might have a Golden Touch, but if it goes to 120 then you probably have one with elite print. Once you get it cleaned up I hope you'll enjoy using it - these were great machines!
@@AlwaysAnalog Thank you so much for the reply, really appreciate it! Definitely planning on getting that typewriter cleaned up soon, hopefully this week. I'll also be checking more of your channel out this week as well, but feel free to let me know if you have any typewriter cleaning videos posted, or plan on making any!
Thanks again!
Enjoyed your tour and review of the '58 Underwood Golden Touch. Am a big fan of writer William Burroughs, whose grandfather founded the Burroughs company producing typewriters and adding machines. Any Burroughs products in your collection? Looking forward to more videos on analog products of all kinds
Thanks for watching - glad you liked the typewriter tour. Burroughs was headquartered here in Detroit, where I am from. I have a few Burroughs adding machines, but I don't believe I have any typewriters. They are not real common. It was not a big part of their business and they didn't make typewriters for a long period of time. We will keep them coming - thanks!
Hi, thank you so much for this video. I just buy the same model but made in Toronto Canada. How can I find the serial number on it? I also have to find out how to change the rubbon...😉
Hi Martine - if you move the carriage all the way over to the left, look inside the machine and there should be a serial number somewhere in the right corner. It will be etched in the metal. If you have a ribbon in the machine now, take a picture of it - how it goes through the guides, etc. and then put the new one in the same way. Enjoy your Underwood typewriter!
These are fantastic typers. I just hate the ribbon system and so much of the time today because of its arcane design, people end up having to wind ribbons by hand when they get new ones.
Hi LoveIsAll - these are great typers. I agree that the ribbon system could be better. Thanks!
Isn't this the model that used a bathplug chain to drive the ribbon ?
*it's a frikkin tank*
This typewriter was made to last, for sure! Thanks, raccoon!