The verticle doted keys is a cheque protection key used back in the day to prevent people from altering the numbers with malice intention. So, you typed a number e.g 5000, then you back space to 5 and cover all the numbers with the verticle dots. It was sort of anti fraud key of the time.
I really enjoyed that video, thank you both. Kevin is a nice guy and it was interesting to hear his story about how he got into typewriters and about this machine. To be honest, when I saw the title, and the thumbnail image of this big standard, I thought 'oh no, he's in trouble now, look at the size of the thing he's bought', I was quite relieved when I saw that it wasn't yours! hahaha. Thanks for taking the time. Really cool machine and built solidly too. Was quite funny when Joe was still thinking of Woodstock whilst Kevin was talking, I knew any second you were going to say Woodstock when it came to mind! Hope you two make more videos, nice combo, well done. Also, Joe, your video editing skills are great. I loved that bit when you showed a really fast sped up version of you talking to show the passage of time! great stuff and very entertaining. Keep them coming please.
Yes, but! ... I didn't show the 1960's IBM Selectric that Kevin gave me. Even heavier than the Godrej and where oh where will I store it? And it needs a bit of work. Perhaps it'll be a "hangar queen," as we used to say on aircraft carriers. On the bench, always being tinkered with.
I really enjoyed this. You two are a good pair and it was an interesting history lesson. Please do a video on the Selectric when you have a chance. I’m dying to get one simply to be able to change out the font when I want to. Anyway, great job and I’m jealous of your editing skills.
This was a treat - never seen a Godrej in the wild, now I have to track one down! (Not that I can handle any more standards in my cramped living space as it is...)
Maybe I'm collector type 3. 1. I love using them. Worst thing you can do to a typewriter is put it on a shelf and let it die; 2. I prefer uprights, but there are portables that are tough, rugged, and reliable. My 1974 Brother, "Dirty Harry," will bear that out. This is a subcompact with a tabulator. It's pretty lightweight, but tough little mighty mites. Almost forgot--Ive been a typewriter collector since 1981
Kevin and Joe hit on one of MY "pet peeves"... "THE HERD MENTALITY". I DON'T mind a TRUE "collector". Someone who maintains a deep knowledge but also a "love" for the objects of their obsessions. But I ABSOLUTELY HATE the "TRENDSTERS". We ALL know the type don't we? These guys wouldn't normally know a SMITH-CORONA from a SMITH&WESSON!!! But because the thing has become a "thing" they MUST now have one too for fear of being banished from "THE CLUB" whomever they might be? That LAST guy&gal are the reasons many affordable (Heck, CHEAP!) "hobbies" suddenly become EXTREMELY pricey and thus inaccessible to the TRUE enthusiasts. Inevitably the "fad" fades but the damage has been done! The "hobby" may NEVER recover as many of the REAL enthusiasts remained isolated or those who were contemplating joining their ranks were scared off and probably NEVER returned. FIGHT "FADS"!!! Look for and protect the "oddballs" out there and jealously PROTECT them when you do!
Interesting, never seen a machine from India before, but did know they were sitting on the streets typing documents even after computers & internet made it possible.
Where would I find one of the new Chinese portables? Like is there a particular brand name I can search for? Or have they now ceased production in 2022?
@@Joe_VanCleave I just bought one. It was fully refurbished. I communicated heavily with the seller before buying it, very honest seller who runs a typewriter refurbishment business in Mumbai. I plan on posting a video about it eventually. I’m one of those critic shy typists that is looking for a primary machine, I have one right now, but it has a few little bugs with it. It’s a Royal 10, but the backspace is a little worn out, and the margin release doesn’t work very well either. For some reason, my gut told me to go with a Godrej Prima. They’re total unicorns in the United States. But based on the videos I’ve seen of the Indian street typists, some of their typewriters look like they have a million miles on them and are still spitting paper out like crazy. Those videos convinced me that the Prima is unbelievably solid. The Woodstock typewriter that the Prima was engineered off of originated from a town called Woodstock IL which is right down the street from me, and the Oliver Typewriter Company also had a factory in Woodstock as well. 2 major brands of the age coming from the same Midwestern town. I have a few Olivers and Woodstocks in my collection so having a Godrej Prima in it now helps me connect a link somehow.
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So glad Kevin makes multiple appearances!
Joe and Kevin on camera together is just an absolute delight! Their interactions are so genuine, interesting, and entertaining! 😊
The verticle doted keys is a cheque protection key used back in the day to prevent people from altering the numbers with malice intention. So, you typed a number e.g 5000, then you back space to 5 and cover all the numbers with the verticle dots. It was sort of anti fraud key of the time.
Fantastic! Excellent interview - now I know a thing or two about Godrej. You should certainly do more of these discussions with other collectors. (:
I really enjoyed that video, thank you both. Kevin is a nice guy and it was interesting to hear his story about how he got into typewriters and about this machine. To be honest, when I saw the title, and the thumbnail image of this big standard, I thought 'oh no, he's in trouble now, look at the size of the thing he's bought', I was quite relieved when I saw that it wasn't yours! hahaha. Thanks for taking the time. Really cool machine and built solidly too. Was quite funny when Joe was still thinking of Woodstock whilst Kevin was talking, I knew any second you were going to say Woodstock when it came to mind! Hope you two make more videos, nice combo, well done. Also, Joe, your video editing skills are great. I loved that bit when you showed a really fast sped up version of you talking to show the passage of time! great stuff and very entertaining. Keep them coming please.
Yes, but! ... I didn't show the 1960's IBM Selectric that Kevin gave me. Even heavier than the Godrej and where oh where will I store it? And it needs a bit of work. Perhaps it'll be a "hangar queen," as we used to say on aircraft carriers. On the bench, always being tinkered with.
Have added this in my playlist...Will watch this bfore buying this 4 years down the lane.....
I really enjoyed this. You two are a good pair and it was an interesting history lesson. Please do a video on the Selectric when you have a chance. I’m dying to get one simply to be able to change out the font when I want to. Anyway, great job and I’m jealous of your editing skills.
I owned an Underwood Typemaster, basically unused, for a bunch of years and donated it to a raffle. Great, great machine.
Thanks for posting. We used foolscap (pronounced cap not cape) in Australia when I was in school
I'm really learning a lot with your videos. Keep going!
Really fun video, thanks!
Very interesting, thank you for sharing.
godrej was leading in typewriter production
This was a treat - never seen a Godrej in the wild, now I have to track one down! (Not that I can handle any more standards in my cramped living space as it is...)
Maybe I'm collector type 3. 1. I love using them. Worst thing you can do to a typewriter is put it on a shelf and let it die; 2. I prefer uprights, but there are portables that are tough, rugged, and reliable. My 1974 Brother, "Dirty Harry," will bear that out. This is a subcompact with a tabulator. It's pretty lightweight, but tough little mighty mites.
Almost forgot--Ive been a typewriter collector since 1981
Kevin and Joe hit on one of MY "pet peeves"... "THE HERD MENTALITY". I DON'T mind a TRUE "collector". Someone who maintains a deep knowledge but also a "love" for the objects of their obsessions.
But I ABSOLUTELY HATE the "TRENDSTERS". We ALL know the type don't we?
These guys wouldn't normally know a SMITH-CORONA from a SMITH&WESSON!!!
But because the thing has become a "thing" they MUST now have one too for fear of being banished from "THE CLUB" whomever they might be?
That LAST guy&gal are the reasons many affordable (Heck, CHEAP!) "hobbies" suddenly become EXTREMELY pricey and thus inaccessible to the TRUE enthusiasts.
Inevitably the "fad" fades but the damage has been done! The "hobby" may NEVER recover as many of the REAL enthusiasts remained isolated or those who were contemplating joining their ranks were scared off and probably NEVER returned.
FIGHT "FADS"!!!
Look for and protect the "oddballs" out there and jealously PROTECT them when you do!
Cool!
How can I purchase from which source one new Godrej Prima 34 Key Board English Typewriter
Hi can you tell me how to change broken carriage return liver in Godrej
Underwood model 12 Electric...50lbs.
First view, first like, and first comment. Loved the video Joe. Keep up the great videos.
Interesting, never seen a machine from India before, but did know they were sitting on the streets typing documents even after computers & internet made it possible.
Notaries use typewriters which is what you would see on the streets close to courts. They type out official government documents on stamp paper.
Where would I find one of the new Chinese portables? Like is there a particular brand name I can search for? Or have they now ceased production in 2022?
Search Amazon for “Royal typewriter “, they’re listed under various brand names.
Where did you get one of these?
Kevin got it shipped from a seller in India.
I see, most likely from IndiaMART I would imagine.
@@Joe_VanCleave I just bought one. It was fully refurbished. I communicated heavily with the seller before buying it, very honest seller who runs a typewriter refurbishment business in Mumbai. I plan on posting a video about it eventually. I’m one of those critic shy typists that is looking for a primary machine, I have one right now, but it has a few little bugs with it. It’s a Royal 10, but the backspace is a little worn out, and the margin release doesn’t work very well either. For some reason, my gut told me to go with a Godrej Prima. They’re total unicorns in the United States. But based on the videos I’ve seen of the Indian street typists, some of their typewriters look like they have a million miles on them and are still spitting paper out like crazy. Those videos convinced me that the Prima is unbelievably solid.
The Woodstock typewriter that the Prima was engineered off of originated from a town called Woodstock IL which is right down the street from me, and the Oliver Typewriter Company also had a factory in Woodstock as well. 2 major brands of the age coming from the same Midwestern town. I have a few Olivers and Woodstocks in my collection so having a Godrej Prima in it now helps me connect a link somehow.
@@Luxo087 Thank you!