Lucas Dul, a young man with a passion for history and old machines, has turned his hobby into a successful business venture. His workshop in Downers Grove, Illinois, houses 70 to 80 typewriters that he has been fixing since he was 14. At the age of 20, he started Typewriter Chicago, which has since become a thriving typewriter repair business.
Dul’s goal is not just to make these machines look new again but to get them working like new as well. His work involves an element of artistry that he has developed over the years, parallel to his interest in doodling and photography. He takes pride in his ability to breathe new life into old machines, making them useful and functional once again.
As the demand for typewriters continues to grow, Dul is expanding his business and will soon relocate to a new space in Downers Grove. In addition to repairing typewriters, he also sells refurbished models, keeping up with the renewed popularity of these vintage machines. With plans for growth on the horizon, Dul’s Typewriter Chicago business is set to become even more successful in the years to come.