Facit · 1960s

Facit TP2

Name: Facit TP2
Brand: Facit
Availability: InStock

Typical used$200–$400

Portable1960sSweden

The Facit TP2 is the Swedish portable that followed the TP1, which was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte and launched in 1958. The Typewriter Database records TP2s from the early 1960s to 1968. It is known for its construction: Will Davis, quoted by oz.Typewriter, described a one-piece die-cast aluminium body with almost no welds and an impressive typing feel. In 1969 Facit introduced the 1620, a newer portable built with less expensive parts; it is a different machine, though many US listings mix the two up. TP2s are thin on US eBay: in late 2026 our snapshot found five listings, four of them actually 1620s, at about $175–400 delivered.

Specifications

Brand: Facit
Type: Portable
Era: 1960s
Years produced: 1960s
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Carriage width: Full-size portable carriage (takes letter/A4 paper)
Pitch options: Pica, Elite
Ribbon spool: Group 1 universal
Typical asking price (eBay, Oct 1, 2026): $200 – $400

Buying guide

Which one to buy

From Oct 1, 2026 listings

Facit TP2s are thin on US eBay. Five listings were counted at the late-September check: four Facit 1620s, a newer and cheaper 1969 design rather than a TP2, and one untested machine the seller thinks may be a TP2. Unserviced ones run about $175–400 delivered, and a specialist-serviced 1620 is about $745. The rest of the search is Facit electrics, a 1950s TP1 and unnumbered portables, none counted. Red flags: two near-identical 1620 listings from different sellers, and a $399 'model T2?' from a 97% seller. The $175 or $202 1620 suits most buyers; ask for the model plate on any Facit.

Listed now: 5
For parts: 0
Typical ask: $200–$400
Full range: $175–$720

Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 1, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ — eBay shows your exact total before you buy.

Snapshot

Live on eBay right now

4 of 5 listed

Snapshot captured Oct 1, 2026 — listings may have ended

Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 1, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ — eBay shows your exact total before you buy.

Used
- ★ Cheapest
Vintage Facit 1620 Typewriter Writing Machine Rare Portable Beige w/ C
$174.99delivered
$174.99 · free shipping
Buy It Now$174.99
Offers accepted
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Good buy
Cheapest Facit at about $175 shipped: a beige 1620 with case. Its title nearly matches the $202 listing, so compare photos.
Seller: coachja-74
99.6% positive
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Used
- ★ Best value
Vintage Facit 1620 Typewriter Writing Machine MCM Portable Beige w/ Ca
$202.49delivered
$202.49 · free shipping
Buy It Now$202.49
Offers accepted
This seller takes offers, and sellers often accept less than the asking price.
Fine if you might miss it? Send an offer first. Someone else can still buy it while you wait for a reply.
Want it for sure? Use Buy It Now.
Good buy
Facit 1620 with its case, about $202 delivered. Its title closely matches the $175 listing above; compare the photos.
Seller: jitej0
100% positive
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Serviced
- ★ Easiest to get working
Excellent! Serviced 1969 Facit 1620 Vintage Portable Typewriter Elite
$745.14est. delivered
$720.00 + $25.14 shipping
Buy It Now$720.00
Good buy
Serviced 1969 1620 with elite type, about $745 delivered, nearly double the band top.
Seller: brooksawantiques
100% positive from 2K ratings
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Used
VINTAGE FACIT TYPEWRITER MADE IN SWEDEN 1960s MODEL T2? UNTESTED
$399.00delivered
$399.00 · free shipping
Buy It Now$399.00
Our take
Untested, and the seller isn't sure it's a TP2; 97% feedback. Ask for the model plate before paying $399.
Seller: olga-2022
97% positive from 265 ratings
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What eBay condition grades actually mean

Manual typewriters here are 50–80 years old; the same condition badge means different things at that age than on a 2-year-old electronic. Use this as a translation key when you read listings.

New
New / new-old-stock
Vanishingly rare on a manual typewriter — most surviving units are 50+ years old. A "new" listing here usually means a late-production unit (e.g. a 1990s Olivetti Lettera 32 still sealed in factory packaging) or a seller misusing the badge. Verify the listing photos show the original packaging and factory ribbon spool; treat the price premium with skepticism unless those check out.
Refurbished
Refurbished / serviced
The body has been through a CLA (clean / lubricate / adjust) by a typewriter specialist — segment re-lubed, platen tested or re-covered, draw band re-tensioned, type slugs cleaned, key linkages freed. Expect a $100–250 premium over an unserviced "used" equivalent; the listing should name the shop (Gramercy, Cambridge, WordsAreWinged, etc.) or include a service receipt. Highest-confidence buy for a writer who wants to type the day it arrives.
Used
Used — tested / working
The realistic ceiling for most listings. Body types, carriage returns, escapement advances, shift works, ribbon advances. Cosmetic wear is normal. Look for "tested with fresh ribbon" (best), "tested — types all letters" (fine), plus a stated return window — anything short of that drifts toward "for parts." Platen rubber often still hardened on a "used — tested" body; budget $150–250 for a re-cover if you plan to type long-form on it.
For parts
For parts / not working
Sold as-is with no functional guarantee. Common project-typewriter failure modes: hardened platen, gummed segment (sticky keys), broken draw band, missing case, broken bell, dirty type slugs. Buy only to harvest components for another body, donate to a tech for spares, or accept the gamble of a $100–300 specialist CLA on top. The cheapest path to a typing body is almost always a "used — tested" listing, not "for parts" plus a service bill.

Accessories on Amazon

The ribbon, brush, platen fluid, and oil a body off eBay almost never ships with. The ribbon link is matched to Group 1 universal — the wrong spool is the easiest way to lose a typewriter purchase on the consumable.

Ribbon — Group 1 universal (most postwar portables)
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Type slug cleaner brush
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Platen rejuvenation fluid
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Light machine oil (segment + rails)
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Replacement rubber feet
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Common issues to check before buying

Ask for the model plate on any Facit: TP1, TP2 and 1620 are often confused in titles, and Facit electrics show up in the same searches. Check for a typed sample, the carriage travel and return, and the platen. Most machines come from Europe with Swedish or other non-US layouts, so check the keyboard and factor in shipping.

Notes on sources

Construction notes per oz.Typewriter's Facit 1620 article quoting Will Davis. Production years are approximate spans compiled from collector references (the Typewriter Database, oz.Typewriter, Ted Munk's and Richard Polt's typewriter pages). Individual machines are dated by serial number: look the serial up on the Typewriter Database's serial-number page for this brand rather than trusting a seller's stated year.