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It's worth it
The basement corner where I play typewriter repairman is looking a bit chaotic these days. I'd better get it straightened up, because finding tools and parts on a messy work table can be hard. I've...
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The Perfect Typewriter: results
Thanks for the excellent participation in the Perfect Typewriter poll! There were 84 respondents.I'll present all the results here first, along with your comments, and end with a few observations of my...
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I posted the results of the Perfect Typewriter poll yesterday, but the post didn't make it onto the blogrolls—a glitch that seems to hit all typospherians occasionally. Let's see whether this new post...
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First bikecast of the year
PS: the perfect conclusion to a bike ride is a strawberry shake from Putz's Creamy Whip.
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Revolution in the mailbox: Skrivmaskinsupproret i Sverige
My recent correspondence on paper includes a missive from Agent T in Sweden:Well done, Agent T! (I expect the big, green typewriter was a Halda.)Here is the Swedish version of the Typewriter Insurgency...
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Cincinnati type-in, April 26, 2014
The type-in was a very enjoyable event on a beautiful day, in the funky and hospitable Sitwells Coffee House. Brian Brumfield and the typin'est family in Ohio (all clad in "Yes, I WILL fix your...
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Revolution in the mailbox: A militant in Matunuck
Type on, brave insurgent! And thanks for the card.
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underwood FIVE
The right-hand carriage release lever has an interesting paddle shape. Next to it, notice the vestigial remnant of a little hook/handle found on all Underwood frames, back to the model no. 1.The ribbon...
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I dream Spain-tech
Ton S. of I dream lo-tech was in Cincinnati today and we had a great time. I'm sure he'll provide more details on his blog, but here are a few shots of Ton enjoying some typewriters in my office. He...
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Gone finishin'
Here's the book plan, where you're welcome to leave a comment. I'll see it.
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Typewriter ringtone / alert sounds for iPhone
Using the Sound Studio program on my MacBook and the Ringtone Designer app on my iPhone, I recorded some sounds from an R.C. Allen VisOmatic and turned them into alert sounds for my phone. Why? Just...
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An alternate manifesto
Thanks to insurgent R.S. for sharing this brilliant alternative manifesto for the Typewriter Insurgency. Let's have more! Let a hundred typebars click!
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