Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter

“Noiseless” typing mechanism, compact body, glass-topped keys, sleek black enamel finish

Colours Primarily black; rare variants in grey or maroon enamel
Notable Users Favoured by office workers, academics, and journalists seeking quieter machines
Model Variants Remington Noiseless Portable, Noiseless Standard, and later Deluxe Portable

Model & Maker
Produced by the Remington Rand Company (U.S.A.), the Noiseless Portable was an innovative machine marketed for its reduced typing noise compared to conventional typewriters. It catered to professionals who needed a discreet, smooth-writing experience, without sacrificing portability or durability.

• War-time Context: Production slowed during WWII, with priority given to military equipment.
  
• Portability: Compact and lightweight, sold with a sturdy carrying case, ideal for travel.
  
• Keyboard Layouts: Primarily QWERTY, but international versions (AZERTY, QWERTZ) were available.
  

Durability: Its solid build and reliable mechanism mean many units remain functional today, a testament to Remington engineering.

Design Evolution
Introduced in the early 1930s, the Noiseless Portable featured streamlined Art Deco styling with rounded edges and a distinctive typing mechanism designed to soften keystroke sound. By the late 1930s, improved ribbon covers and modern finishes were introduced, making it both practical and stylish for its time.

Cultural & Literary Significance

• Marketed as the ideal machine for shared offices, libraries, and students in quiet environments.
  
• Its reputation for noiseless efficiency made it stand out against louder competitors like Underwood and Royal.
  

Collectors today value it as a symbol of early 20th-century design innovation in typewriters.

Model Varieties & Collectability
The Remington Noiseless family included:

• Noiseless Portable (1930s) – the standard compact model.
  
• Noiseless Standard – larger office-based version.
  
• Deluxe Portable – with additional chrome trim and case upgrades.

Today, these machines are highly collectible, especially rare coloured enamel versions (maroon, grey), prized for both their engineering and unique quiet mechanism.

Catalogue
Produced by Remington Rand (c. 1931–1941), the Noiseless Portable was a sleek Art Deco–styled machine designed to reduce typing sound, making it ideal for offices, libraries, and students. Compact, durable, and sold with a carrying case, it featured glass-topped keys,
a smooth typing mechanism, and was primarily finished in black enamel, with rare maroon or grey editions. Highly collectible today, it stands out for its innovative “quiet” design and enduring reliability.

• Condition: Working
• year: 1931-1941

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