Tom Hanks' Typewriter Collection is Making Typewriters Cool Again

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
  • Typewriters are making a comeback. One reason? The 2016 documentary California Typewriter featuring Tom Hanks has increased awareness and sales of classic typewriters. And Tom’s 2017 bestselling book Uncommon Hype has helped keep the type hype going. As did his Hanx Writer apps. It's a free typewriter simulation app that was number one on iTunes when it first came out. Learn more about this, plus more reasons as to why typewriters are becoming cool again.
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  • @Chris_Hetherington
    @Chris_Hetherington 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    It has a lot to do with privacy. A typewriter can't be hacked unless the person is standing over your shoulder literally looking at what you are typing.

    • @peterbullen3347
      @peterbullen3347 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I worked as a typewriter engineer in the early 80s, when these machines are used in high security locations, defence , government etc. the ribbons and platen cannot be removed as in theory the information can be read from them,.. so hacking was an issue...

    • @LukeJones-bj8kl
      @LukeJones-bj8kl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unless they scan all mail
      Through a machine that x rays letters and mail and then will alert 🚨 any thought precrimes.

  • @CyrilViXP
    @CyrilViXP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Since childhood I’ve been fascinated with these machines. Thanks Tom Hanks for making it trending!

    • @peterdunn3564
      @peterdunn3564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I get no clicking sound - or any sound at all - when I use this app. Anyone else?

    • @tellyboo2455
      @tellyboo2455 ปีที่แล้ว

      I memba my daddy had one 😂❤

    • @busterbrown446
      @busterbrown446 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, no thanks Tom. Bunch of sheep.

  • @phoenixtypewriter2136
    @phoenixtypewriter2136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Typewriters are Cool !! The List and crew did an excellent job filming this segment in my shop here in Phoenix
    Producer of the segment, Todd, did a great job coordinating the shoot, Teresa couldn't have been nicer.
    The Revolution will be Typewritten . . . . .

    • @JenuineAirbrushTan
      @JenuineAirbrushTan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Phoenix Typewriter wonderful to see more of your typewriters featured. Your channel is so helpful. Cheers!

    • @thethriftyfawn
      @thethriftyfawn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Your appearance on the show was phenomenal Duane! Your shop looks SO COOL as well! 😊

  • @denisesanders6027
    @denisesanders6027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I got a typewriter back in 2001, that one broke down , it took me forever to find another. I end up finding another one in 2015,at a thrift store, that's where I got my first one. Typewriters are awesome, way better than the technology that they want us to use, computers laptops, tablets, phones, don't forget the printer. I think typewriters will never go out of style. My family laughs at me, because I type stories, or writing a letter to someone, I don't use emails. I using my typewriter ,to send a letters or send thank you notes,make out menus, and a food planner. Typewriters will never go out of style,because some of us don't want to go paperless.

  • @monkethe1st373
    @monkethe1st373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Person: has a typewriter or two
    Tom Hanks:
    YOU GOT A FRIEND IN ME

  • @missuntitledblog
    @missuntitledblog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I just bought one. Finally

    • @theloniouscoltrane3778
      @theloniouscoltrane3778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what brand? how much? do they still sell ribbons? want one! thanks!!!

    • @jayveeaurea9091
      @jayveeaurea9091 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thelonious Coltrane oh yes they still sell ribbons online... some stores, I’m not sure though sell ribbon refills...

    • @PhotoLabMP
      @PhotoLabMP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theloniouscoltrane3778 You can buy universal ribbons made to be used with any brand of typewriters, vintage or retro. I've seen the ribbons being sold on Amazon.

    • @user-cr9zh2vf7s
      @user-cr9zh2vf7s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bought one five years ago on my own accord, I’m looking in to when Adler or if they have stopped their brand of typewriter

    • @turnbulltechnicaltrainingc6480
      @turnbulltechnicaltrainingc6480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello we are very interested with this knowledge please we will be happy if we can get your address or contacts so as we can talk more and having some conversations on it we are in Tanzania east Africa our email is turnbulltech@yahoo.com or +255 765696076

  • @ebersonvagner8825
    @ebersonvagner8825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm a really big fan of vintage things. I just got one from a friend, as a gift. It's an Olivetti Lettera 35. I made adjustments, and it's useful and working again. I got my interest for writing again. I really love this one. Hanks is the best. Indeed, you don't need nothing else when you're a writing lover. Just words, paper and a typewriter. Stay creative, and put out your best words !!!

  • @cheryls_creative7048
    @cheryls_creative7048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love my typewriter! It just makes me happy!

  • @dadtype2339
    @dadtype2339 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've spoken with Duane, he's a really nice guy, helped me with my Smith Corona Electric 120! Definitely give him a try!

  • @littleBugC
    @littleBugC 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Is it crazy I can identify every single typewriter on the right side of of Tom Hanks background?

  • @KatoPotato900
    @KatoPotato900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Harlan Ellison was the king of the typewriter.

  • @TheTaylw1
    @TheTaylw1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    typewriters have always been cool

  • @nini-qy8do
    @nini-qy8do 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can't find an actual typewriter that is good and affordable here in the Philippines goodness. I'm really jealous 😆

  • @peterbullen3347
    @peterbullen3347 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I worked with typewriters in early 80s just as the electronic ones came on the market, in our house when ever a typewriter is on a tv show my wife or daughter will say.. what model is that ? I still remember a surprising amout of models.. interesting industry and I ended up in IT and now Cloud security... 42 years of change.

  • @samguapo4573
    @samguapo4573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pre wordstar days, I would type but I hated using my pinky fingers unlike on a computer keyboard. Recently got a 31 Royal and didn't realize how soft the keys of this one was compared to my Olivetti :)

  • @schmenkspeedtyping218
    @schmenkspeedtyping218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh cool, tom hanks has a torpedo 18 too!

  • @pheminismisshit4571
    @pheminismisshit4571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    yes we must revive typewriters bcuz it needs no electricity & u can type any papers inland letters postcards photos on typewriters which is not posible in printers

  • @rustcohle3803
    @rustcohle3803 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I bought a silent for 30 bucks. Just needed a new ribbon n cleaning

    • @oscartovar9990
      @oscartovar9990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rust Cohle 250 :/

    • @someonespadre
      @someonespadre ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought a Royal Model “A” flat top (1938), for $50, seller said it would never type again. I had it typing in 3 minutes. It needs cleaning, things are sticky, dirt accumulated on the tab rack, that sort of thing. I bought it as a project machine, it’s not as much of a project as I thought it would be. It’s in fair typing condition right now. My 1937 Corona Standard flat top (base model) is in very good typing condition, very clean, decals are nearly mint-$150.

  • @frankpriegue997
    @frankpriegue997 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Duane is a great guy! He’s helped me out a few times and I’ve bought typing accessories from him.

  • @f1r3hunt3rz5
    @f1r3hunt3rz5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Retros are cool asf. I'm happy they're making a comeback!

  • @fulviom.1215
    @fulviom.1215 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lettera 22 olivetti ❤ il top delle macchine da scrivere degli anni 50 esposta al museo di arte moderna di New York.....

  • @TheUnkBoogie
    @TheUnkBoogie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Nice Corona typewriter from 2 years ago. 1st celeb to get corona virus. How blind are we?

  • @SunshineFL
    @SunshineFL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have two. Smith Corona. 1 is cursive script

  • @TSquared2001
    @TSquared2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wished IBM would bring back the Selectric

    • @joellebrodeur1015
      @joellebrodeur1015 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Grew up with those. They are the fastest typewriters before the daisy wheel.

    • @peterbullen3347
      @peterbullen3347 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you need the tool that manually turns this model I have one, I used to repair them in the early 80s.. the tool is needed when you need to press a key and make the golfball rotate and strike the platen.. I'll post if you want it.

  • @busterbrown446
    @busterbrown446 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ugh, so this is why I can't find a typewriter. I really need one. Not because I'm a sheep that does whatever is on tick tock but because my handwriting sucks now, and I want to redo my recipes. If history is a reliable indicator, I should be able to get one in a couple of years when the sheep move on to whatever the internet tells them is hip and cool.

  • @Jeffrey314159
    @Jeffrey314159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1:20 This app defeats the purpose of even having a typewriter.
    The only good practical reason for a manual/mechanical typewriter, is as a protection against electronic bugging

    • @archkull
      @archkull 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess it's for the people that are in it for the "aesthetic", but I do agree with you.

  • @Bigmosbigmos
    @Bigmosbigmos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best I’ve ever owned was Consul made in Czechoslovakia.

  • @angelitotiapson1461
    @angelitotiapson1461 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!!!

  • @Chernobypi67
    @Chernobypi67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍👏
    Wonderful machine..IBM selectric

  • @Jo_Wardy
    @Jo_Wardy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want one but what would I use it for

  • @Jack-ik5lh
    @Jack-ik5lh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I got a typewriter made by Tom hanks
    It’s an app he made on iPhone for free 😃

  • @saramuskan1912
    @saramuskan1912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a student and typewriter is like fantasy to me.I have always dreamt of owning typewriter and dreamt of making a personal diary using a type writer...
    If any one who is reading this knows any information about type writers... can you pls suggest me one?

  • @polishherowitoldpilecki5521
    @polishherowitoldpilecki5521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Their cool, but if I misspell a word I’ll have throw the whole paper.

    • @paulhorn2665
      @paulhorn2665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah use TippEX.

    • @Jeffrey314159
      @Jeffrey314159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ever hear of WHITEOUT?

    • @Cherry-bq4oh
      @Cherry-bq4oh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cross it out with the -

    • @pablosorbara2280
      @pablosorbara2280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you throw away a full page when writing with a pen if you commit a single mistake? No, right?
      Same with a typewriter.

  • @pheminismisshit4571
    @pheminismisshit4571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    believe typewriters need to b manufactured wit new body & style
    its electric net free 🙏

  • @bozomahoney
    @bozomahoney 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They've ALWAYS been cool.

  • @kiranreddy1258
    @kiranreddy1258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you don't own a typewriter, I have added typewriter simulator to Kiran's Typing Tutor (It is completely free)

  • @melissaalexandra9593
    @melissaalexandra9593 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:33 i have that blue smith corona

  • @hankthomas5312
    @hankthomas5312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have three antique typewriters and I can't get any of them to type in caps none of the repairman will tell me because they want me to give them by typewriter because they've become so high in demand I just want to know how to get a brother correct a writer that works perfectly good and mint condition but will not type in capital letters only in lowercase everything else works except that somebody please help I try to reach Tom Hanks but I don't know if he'd read this or not he would be the one to know I'm 93 years old and I just want to know so I can use my old typewriters have somebody trying to buy it from me 😂

    • @peterbullen3347
      @peterbullen3347 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Upper and lower case typing is just a cam usually to move the basket up or down.. operated by the shift key..

  • @besprenbrian
    @besprenbrian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any info about Duane Jensen?

  • @joshiasbaja3934
    @joshiasbaja3934 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Make Typewriters Great Again!
    MTGA 🇺🇸 2024

  • @dakotanelson5722
    @dakotanelson5722 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have five typewriters

  • @Marc7633
    @Marc7633 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 2. One off them is from 1930

  • @blumythefool777
    @blumythefool777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like a normie watching this type of video. Not about typewrtiers, those slap, but the way its being presented

  • @elvismemphisgs
    @elvismemphisgs หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still Waiting 4 A Typewriter From Tom. Said If I Need 1 He Will Wbs 1 As He's Got Lots. 1/Day May B

  • @LaWendeltreppe
    @LaWendeltreppe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jeix, tell this woman to use other nail polish when using an old darling typewriter. It's like serving first class meal on plastic plates.

  • @bharathvajvr3782
    @bharathvajvr3782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Hallo sir iam live in india I have start the typewriting institutions so I need a lot of typewriting machine please help me

  • @Ukie88
    @Ukie88 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Woe to those who can’t spell.

  • @Zoltarman
    @Zoltarman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try to use one of that in your apartment at 3:00 AM. See what happens.
    Try to copy and paste with that. Insert all that text in a PDF and email it fast to your editor.
    Tywriter machines are cute, but no serious writer is using it anymore. JK wrote Harry Potter by
    hand and then she type writed it. Now she is a billionaire and uses a MAC Book air. George RR Martin uses a DOS terminal.
    Stephen King uses a computer. Ask that people if they want to go back to typewriters.

    • @martinomattuzzi7031
      @martinomattuzzi7031 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, I bełieve that a Typewriter shoud replace the pen, rather than the computer, and because it is more difficult to write on a Typewriter, I found first drafts are better on it.

    • @JB-uv4hm
      @JB-uv4hm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All sorts of serious writing being done on typewriters. Always was, always will be…

    • @Zoltarman
      @Zoltarman 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did in the past. To be a published writer you need an agent. No agent will read text by an unknown writer that don't know how to use a computer. A type machine is pretty, cool and all those things but had its inconveniences.@@JB-uv4hm

  • @zahraashari4331
    @zahraashari4331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the mechanic called Dwayne Johnson or my ears are broken?

    • @motorbikeray
      @motorbikeray 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You wrote, "Is the mechanic called Dwayne Johnson or my ears are broken?" His name is Dwayne Jenson, which also answers your question about your ears.

    • @someonespadre
      @someonespadre ปีที่แล้ว

      Phoenix Typewriter…he has a TH-cam channel and website.

  • @johnc.bojemski1757
    @johnc.bojemski1757 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I HATE "TRENDS"! They inevitably flare up big but burn out quickly in a blaze of glory! Ugh.

    • @JB-uv4hm
      @JB-uv4hm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Still going

  • @TCM215
    @TCM215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And just coincidentally of course he took his corona typewriter over with him to Australia to have with him while he had corona. Also coincidentally he did a guest spot on the simpsons where he stated that America has lost its credibility so they are borrowing some of his. The last speech he gave before getting corona he said at the start bear with me I have a bad cold! But all just a coincidence right

  • @jeffspicoli6172
    @jeffspicoli6172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FU Tom Hanks! The paper gets jamed all the time in my old boy. Too thick and ribbons, i'm out!
    Too bad old school, I like it.

  • @rdillon517
    @rdillon517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can keep that crap... No nostalgia for old shit.

    • @jakekaywell5972
      @jakekaywell5972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Except a lot of old "shit" isn't actually shit.

    • @joellebrodeur1015
      @joellebrodeur1015 ปีที่แล้ว

      Typewriters are not shit. 80s kid and grew up with both manual, electric and early PCs (remember the big floppy discs?). We had mandatory typing classes on IBM Executive machines in the early 90s while learning to use DOS in the computer classes.
      Without typewriters, you would not have computers. Bonus with typewriters: doesn't crash and lose your shit like computers. It forces you to slow down and really think about what you type.
      It's a totally different feel and process. One day, another generation will look at smartphones (this is another 50 years) and think WTF are we staring at such tiny shit screens.

  • @nickmason9320
    @nickmason9320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cool to see but not to use

  • @tellyboo2455
    @tellyboo2455 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ugh don’t talk about when you have to indent 😂

  • @Melvorgazh
    @Melvorgazh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was about to buy his book.
    But then I saw Isaac Kappy telling Tom Hanks was a petophile

  • @ellischaney
    @ellischaney 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Typewriters are hardly fun or functional (compared to computers) lol

  • @mytinplaterailway
    @mytinplaterailway 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Unwatchable.