Triumph Tippa Typewriter

Step back to a time of tangible craft and precise engineering with the iconic Triumph Tippa Typewriter. This isn't merely a vintage artefact; it's a piece of German design history, an award-winning machine celebrated for its remarkable portability and flawless performance. In an age of ephemeral screens, the Tippa offers a profoundly satisfying and permanent way to capture your thoughts, one crisp, perfectly inked letter at a time.

Originally conceived by the Gossen company and refined by the legendary Triumph-Adler brand, this model won a coveted design award in Milan in 1960. Its revolutionary "basket lift" mechanism allows for a surprisingly slim profile, making it one of the most compact and practical portable Typewriters of its era. Inside this sturdy yet lightweight body lies a heart of precise German engineering, ensuring every keystroke is smooth, reliable, and consistent. The light and responsive action is often described by writers as "silky smooth," making it a joy for extended creative sessions - as is evident in the accompanying video.

While many Tippa models in circulation feature a European QWERTZ layout, this specific machine is a desirable find with the familiar, standard QWERTY keyboard layout you see in the photos. This makes it an incredibly practical and user-friendly choice for the modern English-speaking writer or collector. It’s a testament to the machine’s global reach and enduring appeal, a rare configuration that perfectly merges vintage charm with modern practicality. This Tippa has no top plate, and thus its open top 'design' allows for easy visual access while typing - akin to driving an open top jeep.

The Tippa comes with a customised fabric case, especially handcrafted by our sister organisation SAHAS India.

This Typewriter is fully functional & ready to type on straight out of the box, and will keep typing perfectly for decades to come.

Our master technicians, each with decades of experience, carefully restore each Typewriter to its original glory, while preserving its unique wear and tear. This ensures that each Typewriter is a one-of-a-kind collectible masterpiece.

Customise your Typewriter - get it painted in any colour & get your name, or any other text stylistically embossed on it, and create your own, limited edition, personalised masterpiece - the only one of its kind in the world! Click here for details.

Grab your own piece of history today!