Made in West Japan (1970s)

Excellent condition, cleaned and fully-functional with new ribbon. The Imperial 220 is a lightweight, compact portable typewriter manufactured in Japan for the Imperial brand (via Silver‑Seiko Ltd.) during the early 1970s. Its sleek design features a two-tone finish—often air-force blue and dark cream—with off-white keys and red carriage knobs. Equipped with a full top row of numerical keys (0-9), a two-colour ribbon system, and useful features such as a paper rest, scale on the paper-bale, and a carriage return selector with locking/free-spin modes. Packaged in a matching clip-down hard case, the machine was marketed to students, writers, and home-use typists who desired a reliable, stylish machine for everyday use. Whether you're writing letters, working on creative projects, or looking for a unique gift, the 220 delivers both form and function.