My First Typewriter
I clearly remember the day I bought my first typewriter. Searching an online marketplace (probably Craigslist), I noticed a picture of this sweet little machine. It looked so fun. At the time, I visited coffee shops 3-4 times a week so I had visions of hours of typing, coffee in hand, and staring at Pikes […]
Best Typewriter For Beginners
So you want a vintage typewriter? How exciting! I remember the day I realized that vintage typewriters were still around AND BEING USED. I was surprised. In my mind, I figured most of the typewriters in the world had been thrown, decaying in junk yards, or, at best, collecting dust on a shelf in a […]
Working Typewriters. Serviced, Refurbished, Restored: What’s the difference?
Purchasing a vintage typewriter can be confusing, especially if it’s your first time. With each passing month, more and more shops pop up on Etsy and other platforms that are reselling these analog treasures, reflections of enduring craftsmanship and manufacturing. While many vintage typewriters are still in useable, nearly all of them need a little […]