Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is a superficially nice looking typewriter lacking key features of old typewriters and not up to par with vintage typewriters. This model is made out of a lot of plastic, including many parts that are traditionally made out of metal. Also, this model does not come with a case, nor a carriage lock lever, both of which are essential. I received this as a gift for Christmas and it arrived defective. My sister also bought a model (a pink version of this) which was also defective. I wrote a review on 2/13/17 and duplicated it on my typewriter that I received for Christmas (which was defective) I received this typewriter as a gift for Christmas this year. there are several things that are problematic, the most obvious is that it skips spaces. the manner in which this one is skipping spaces is due to broken teeth on the carriage which makes it skip in the same spot on every line. I understand a mechanical device like this is complex, but there are other things I don't like about this typewriter. First, compared to many old typewriters, there are many parts on this that are made out of plastic rather than metal which make it feel rather cheaply made. The other issue I have is it doesn't have a carriage lock lever. You use this for when it is not in use. Every other typewriter I own has this lever. Also, this typewriter doesn't have a case. The only way to store it is in the original cardboard box it came in. There are other NEW mechanical typewriters you can buy that have both of these features. I would suggest a vintage typewriter instead of this one. --------------------- I emailed the company about the defect in mine (which will likely require a replacement since broken carriage teeth are a major problem and not easily fixed). I will update my review when I hear back from American Crafts.