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Post by Mia on Aug 20, 2021 17:26:12 GMT
I've rediscovered the joys of a typewriter, and cursing at the typos (no delete button, and I don't have any of that typewriter correction paper)... Only got the one typewriter, a Silver Reed 500. I know some of you lot have more than one.... Am I going to fall down that rabbit hole?
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Post by InsomniaQueen on Aug 20, 2021 17:49:50 GMT
I've rediscovered the joys of a typewriter, and cursing at the typos (no delete button, and I don't have any of that typewriter correction paper)... Only got the one typewriter, a Silver Reed 500. I know some of you lot have more than one.... Am I going to fall down that rabbit hole? Hahaha! It is a rabbit hole, isn't it?! I haven't started typing letters yet despite my typewriter obsession. Soon. Soon. And don't sweat the typos. That's what makes typed letters authentic, imo. Backspace and XXX then move on.
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Post by InsomniaQueen on Aug 20, 2021 17:51:47 GMT
But then again, y'all have seen my handwritten letters, so y'all know that's my philosophy: scratch it out and move on.
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Post by Mia on Aug 20, 2021 18:06:02 GMT
I have already typed 4 letters so far on it, and am planning to type another letter this weekend as well. I do seem to remember how to type!
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Post by MKB on Aug 20, 2021 19:46:14 GMT
Ooooo, Mia! Sleek flat top. What color? How does it feel?
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Post by Mia on Aug 20, 2021 19:57:06 GMT
It is green. It is heavy. The keys are clunky! And I can't find a ! and I like my exclamation marks. Been using ' and backspaced to do .
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Post by Mia on Aug 20, 2021 20:45:24 GMT
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Post by allanorn on Aug 21, 2021 1:44:38 GMT
I've rediscovered the joys of a typewriter, and cursing at the typos (no delete button, and I don't have any of that typewriter correction paper)... Only got the one typewriter, a Silver Reed 500. I know some of you lot have more than one.... Am I going to fall down that rabbit hole?Yes.
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Post by tramplingrose on Aug 21, 2021 16:08:03 GMT
I've rediscovered the joys of a typewriter, and cursing at the typos (no delete button, and I don't have any of that typewriter correction paper)... Only got the one typewriter, a Silver Reed 500. I know some of you lot have more than one.... Am I going to fall down that rabbit hole? It’s not unlike getting a tattoo...You kinda can’t stop at just one. But really, there are worse rabbit holes to fall down.
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Post by radellaf on Aug 22, 2021 1:01:14 GMT
If typewriters were the size of flashlights (small ones, at that) or portable radios, I'd be at risk. I think. As is, I just don't have room for more than one. If I see the perfect one, it's possible. IDK, no delete key, though? That might be one step too analog. (yeah, I know, pens don't have one either and I use them)
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Post by although on Aug 22, 2021 15:46:08 GMT
I (currently) have four of them... Still trying to get my second Selectric sorted out It's the one with the built-in correction tape!
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Post by InsomniaQueen on Aug 22, 2021 19:28:32 GMT
I (currently) have four of them... Still trying to get my second Selectric sorted out It's the one with the built-in correction tape! I have two Selectrics now: Selectric I and Selectric II. They are both having the same issue. I think I've diagnosed it, so I'm looking forward to getting to work. Unfortunately, I've got lots of old grease to get out of the way and the "feels like" temperature outside is 104 F. C'mon, autumn!!!
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Post by InsomniaQueen on Aug 22, 2021 19:31:42 GMT
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Post by vertolive on Aug 23, 2021 17:09:13 GMT
The entire square footage of my boat’s kitchen counters is about the same as the average typewriter’s foot print so, no, no time soon!
My Dad typed all his letters to his brother in ALL CAPS with an ancient manual typewriter at work. My Uncle responded in ALL CAPS….it looked like they were yelling at each other for 40 years 😎
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Post by radellaf on Aug 23, 2021 20:33:11 GMT
Hey, my first computer, which I used a lot on BBSs, only had caps. Lowercase was indicated by inverse video.
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