Friday, July 20, 2012

After a solid year of reading everyone else's blogs about typewriters I decided it was time for me to finally get in on it, become a part of the community, and give back to those who have given me so much delightful material to read and photos to look at.  So here it is, my first typecast:




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  1. VikramJuly 25, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Welcome! Love this Hermes Rocket; I have a cheapo one made during the end of its era in Brazil, a '71. But it works just fine!

    In response to your comment on my post "Which typewriter to bring" I'm probably going to take the Brother Deluxe 220, metal bodied and a bit heavier than my Rocket. Your Rocket, though, is made of metal, and so I think that that extra weight won't be a problem. Definitely better than lugging around a midsize portable! :)

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    1. MarkJuly 26, 2012 at 6:15 PM

      Very true indeed. I can also fit my Lettera 32 in my backpack, but it was tight so I didn't do that often. Last semester I brought a typewriter with me almost everyday. That's one thing I'll miss this next fall.

      In a dorm I would only recommend having one or two typewriters, but in my college apartment I had over 40 when I moved (this month actually). Soon I'll have pictures of my new place's typewriter room.

      Cheapo Hermes are still Hermes. I have both a plastic 3000 from Hungary (mid 70s) and a 1963 curved body 3000. It is clear which is better, but both are excellent. You're lucky to have the one you have, and I am sure if you keep looking you will find a deal on an older one too.

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  2. TedJuly 27, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Welcome to the Typosphere! wow, 40 machines in a year - you caught the bug bad :D

    PS: added you to my blogroll.

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  3. MarkJuly 27, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Cool, thanks! I did catch is bad (good?) Just so many deals, and so many to choose!

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  4. notagainJuly 30, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    I still don't have one of those! Nice blog you have going, keep it up!

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    1. MarkJuly 31, 2012 at 5:36 AM

      Thank you! I'm glad to be a contributing part of the typosphere finally.

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  5. A.R.M.S.August 1, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Holy crow, I'm quite envious of that collection! And the wood floors, by the way. I absolutely adore that Royal 10 that has near-permanent residence on your desk! Even though Royals are considered common by many, I love them just the same.

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