This morning I sat down for a short writing session and paused. I had my pen and notebook on the table in front of me and my computer was sitting to the side playing music. As I wrote the date on my paper, it didn’t feel quite right. I turned off the background music, closed …
Everybody wants to know: What’s the best typewriter for me? After test-typing almost 700 typewriters in the last 2 years, you think I’d be a fairly decent typewriter matchmaker. When we first started our business, it never occurred to me that typewriters and people need to “fit”. But they do! I’m quickly discovering all the …
Buying a vintage typewriter soon? I remember the day I decided I wanted one. I had no idea how much they would cost or if they were even around anymore. But my husband worked for a large thrift store chain and said they occasionally would see a vintage typewriter come through their doors. He told …
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Have you ever imagined discovering a glorious place with a breathtaking panorama where you could allow nature to teach you how to write? Or would you love to get away for a few days, book a room with a view, and let uninterrupted inspiration flow through your fingertips? One of my goals is to book …
If you are a behind-the-scenes person like me, then you love to understand what goes into how stuff works. Or in our case, what goes into preparing the typewriters for sale and/or servicing. It’s good to understand the typewriter cleaning process. Grasping the work that goes into serving and repair creates an appreciation for what …