One of my great friends had an impressive collection of typewriters bless his heart. He would have had a great TH-cam channel to show us what he had. He was a very old soul only 19 years old. I miss him so much. You keep up the great work.
Part of the desert island test should be which typewriter are you trying to swim with over your head after the boat goes down. 😅 The paper stock test has been important for me as I've found that the water color postcard barely make it through rollers and almost never like to be typed on. I've had to find a specific paper stock at the local art store that is thin enough for typewriters, but still thick enough to hold up to water color painting for holiday cards. Nice to see I'm not the only one with this in mind!
This comment reminds of something that the guy who sold me my first (at least in many years, and the one that started me on my new typewriter journey) typewriter in 2019, my Hermes 2000. He’s a teacher at a university and teaches creative writing. On eBay, where I found him and his refurbished vintage typewriters, he had written a little essay, which is what sold me on wanting to purchase from him. And in that essay, he called the typewriter, “the perfect *thought* processor”. He said the computer is still the better “*word* processor”: for editing, final drafts, formatting, re-writing, etc. But for getting your thoughts directly from your brain, to your fingers to paper, the typewriter is unsurpassed. Since that time, I have found this to be true: the pure creativity or first draft experience is best on a typewriter. So, I like that distinction between “*thought* processor” and “*word* processor”. The typewriter for processing my *thoughts* is best for me. But once the thoughts are down, the computer is best for processing those words. For obvious reasons (cut & paste, formatting functions, etc). Which means your comment is still true: because if one does their *thought* processing done on the typewriter first, and only then, bring it over to the digital world, to re-write, edit and shape, one finds, that indeed, “typewriters are honestly the best thing to happen to word processors.” For me, totally replacing the computer for creative writing. And allowing the computer to be used as a tool for shaping and refining, at which job it’s much better.
This was an interesting video. Unfortunately, not all the machines were working as they should which biased the result. I agree that the SCM Classic 12 is a solid and reliable machine. I have a Royal QDL that works superbly and is my wife's favorite. Thanks! Daniel
My Adler Tippa S (cursive) and Hermès Rocket are my go-to portables. But thermal typewriters have their place too. I bartend and the servers love it when I bring my 1980 Silver Reed EXD 10 to work, which is a rebranding of a Brother portable. Everyone loves typing on it, and it actually gets good usage as specials gets typed on it and it’s easier to use than the label maker which forever gets misplaced.
This was educational, entertaining, adorable... and your math skills were BANG ON in my opinion Sarah~ specifically using the dog as a tie breaker... if THAT isn't accurate, I don't know what is lol 😊❤👍
Check out some of my buying tips to help you find a good one! I have a typewriter 101 video and a collection curation video that might help you make a decision about what kind of typewriter you want. Happy typing!
My ‘53 Royal QDL (Carol) is a solid machine, like your Diana but brown body/green keys. A bit too heavy maybe for easy traveling, but still an excellent typewriter
Loved this. Truth be told, I was rooting for the Royal Futura 800. They’re one of the best looking “modern” typewriters, especially the blue or pink ones. It’s been great seeing your channel grow. Great content. You should join us on Typewriter Club LIVE sometime.
Love it! I now own four typewriters and each have their own unique character. BTW there's no 's' in you typed phrase @5:20. The phrase is "A quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. " ...Starting with 'A' reduces the total duplicated letters.
Hi! Does anyone have any recommendations for a newer manual typewriter? When writing with a computer I have the temptation to get distracted, and would really just like to cut that out. But I’d like a newer typewriter so I don’t need to deal with fixing up an old one. Obviously new to the whole typewriter world lol all help would be greatly appreciated. As said before, much rather prefer a manual, so I won’t be in need of electricity for it either.
Consider getting a professionally restored vintage machine! They make "newer" typewriters for crafting purposes, but they're not built to last and do not really feel nice to type on for longer pieces. There are several professional repair techs who take well-built, vintage machines and professionally restore them so they're in perfect working order! I highly recommend: Lucas Dul of Typewriter Chicago (he has a website under Lucas Dul Typewriters), Iron Fox Typewriters, The Type Space, Nashville Typewriter, Jot and Tittle Typewriters, and Mr. and Mrs. Vintage. All of them have their own websites with professionally restored, beautifully functional machines!
@@JustMyTypewriter thank you so much for getting back to me with so many recommendations! Big help! That answers so many of my questions. Like I said, I’m new to the game and a little lost! And I had a feeling the newer machines were not built to last and use to the fullest since they’re obsolete to most people. But I will follow up on those! Really enjoy what you do with your channel, keep it up!
Not true, no matter whether you call it a fact. Qwerty was invented to prevent jamming, yes. But this was not done by slowing the typist down. Qwerty is designed so that the common letters, especially ones that commonly are combined, are far away from each other. In real life typing, qwerty is no slower than other layouts, but it is significantly less healthy to type on
@@inlovewithgoats1092 now, that’s interesting! This is the first time I ever heard that. Why is this? What causes it to me less healthy? Thanks for sharing this.
Hi! Thank you for this very informative video. May I ask if Underwood 319 is worth to buy this year? Is it electrical or not? and how can I know if it's still working? Hence, they're also selling other typewriter named Marathon 2000 DLX and Marathon 300 T Portable Typewriter. However, I don't know what to choose between them since I don't know anything about typewriters but I want to buy at least one of them. They're sale for only $35.39. What do you think? Can you please help me? Thank you for your time!
Hey! So an Underwood 319 would be from the 1970s- it's a manual so no electricity required. It's tough to know how to know what to look for when it comes to possible repairs- I have another video on this channel called Typewriter 101. Check that out because I show you all the things to look for in a typewriter to see if it's working. As far as price- most people would say that's a fair price for any typewriter. If it's in good condition, and it's something you love- go for it!
Do you know the best place to buy a typewriter? Are typewriter shops better than online buying? I need to buy a typewriter for work but I have no idea how I can get one that actually works. This channel seems wonderful though and I seriously admire your passion for these typewriters... they are pretty cool 😎! Thanks in advance!
Great question! It really depends. If you don't mind spending more, you can buy refurbished typewriters from typewriter professionals (yes, they exist!). These will be fully serviced and repaired mechanical typewriters usually in funky colors, and you'll have quality packaging for shipping because they're professionals. The issue with buying typewriters from resale sites like ebay or shopgoodwill is that you can't always guarantee that shipping will be done properly. Typewriters can be dropped during shipping, and it can be detrimental to a typewriter! If you look for local places, like goodwill, thrift stores, antique shops, you can usually find a typewriter or two and sometimes you get lucky on price. Unfortunately, they often need repairs or adjustments which can be a rabbit hole. Same with craigslist or facebook marketplace buys. My suggestion would totally depend on your price range, what it needs to do, and type of typewriter. If you need an electric typewriter for filling out forms and such, those aren't typically serviced by repair techs, but can often be found on shopgoodwill. I helped someone find one on their but it didn't work when they got it. If you're looking for a manual typewriter, but don't want to do repair and have a nice budget- go with a professionally serviced one. I highly suggest Tampa Typewriter Co, Unplug Typewriter Co, Colombo Collection Typewriters, Charlie Foxtrot, The Brown Fox Typewriter Co- just to name a few that I've talked to through Facebook or Instagram. If it helps, I also have a video on "Collection Curation" that also talks about how to buy typewriters. I hope this help!
@@JustMyTypewriter Thank you so much! This helps a bunch and helps get me prepared to dive into the world of buying typewriters (which does seem awfully tricky...). I’ll both watch your video and try to find some typewriter professionals to see where I can go from there... I think I’ll try not to risk it with the resale ones as they seem rather finicky to work with... Again, thank you so so much and I hope you’re having a blessed day as thanks for your kindness and good heart!
@@cuteysoyad529 If you have an Instagram, that's a great way to communicate with some of these refurbishers. If you have a Facebook, consider joining the Antique Typewriter Collectors group. There is tons of information out there and people who can help you get the right one for your needs! If you need anything or have any questions, always feel free to reach out!
@@JustMyTypewriter Thank you so much! Knowing that there’s so much information I can get on hand via socmed really helps a lot. I’ll get my hands on some people via Instagram. Thanks once more and have a good day!
Completely unrelated to typewriters, but do you live in western PA? Unless I am mistaken, that looks like a Commonplace coffee cup on the shelf, yes? Great coffee shop if it is. That's all, thanks.
I used to live that way! I went to IUP for my undergrad and grad programs- there was a commonplace directly across the street from my building. I lived off of nutella lattes for a few years....
@@JustMyTypewriter It's sort of inspired me. I just got my first typewriter, a 1947 Smith Corona Sterling. It belonged to the grandmother of the woman I bought it from. It's being serviced locally and when it's all cleaned up and working, I'm planning on reaching out to the old owner and showing it to her and naming it after her grandma.
Real typewriter loving women and men know this clickbait title is not only juvenile but silly. All these are great machines. If there are any newbies out there wanting to learn about the typewriters we fans have loved for decades, seek out another source here on YT...
There are definitely lots of great typewriter resources here on TH-cam! I definitely recommend Typewriter Chicago, Phoenix Typewriter, and Joe Van Cleave- all great typewriter resources on this platform!
Caroline is the most fitting name for that minty machine
Thank you!
One of my great friends had an impressive collection of typewriters bless his heart. He would have had a great TH-cam channel to show us what he had. He was a very old soul only 19 years old. I miss him so much. You keep up the great work.
Where is he? I must see and must learn about the best typewriters!
@@invaderzim1265
Sorry about this. He died in 2018 at the age of 19.
@@mrblue8439
This is so messed up news!
I hope you are ok man, I'm sure you miss your friend a lot, must have been a good friendship!
The "HERMES" brand was favored by news correspondents supposedly for its "light" weight and durability.
Having just bought my first Portable a few days ago. I'm looking forward to scouring this channel.❤️
You have enough of a varied catalog of typewriters that I think about the things you say when thinking about getting my next typewriter.
I hope it helps!
Fun! I love the puppy tie breaker.
I recently bought my sister a 1970's Brother Charger 11 for her birthday.
Very cool- Happy Typing!
Part of the desert island test should be which typewriter are you trying to swim with over your head after the boat goes down. 😅
The paper stock test has been important for me as I've found that the water color postcard barely make it through rollers and almost never like to be typed on. I've had to find a specific paper stock at the local art store that is thin enough for typewriters, but still thick enough to hold up to water color painting for holiday cards. Nice to see I'm not the only one with this in mind!
Typewriters are honestly the best thing to happen to word processors.
This comment reminds of something that the guy who sold me my first (at least in many years, and the one that started me on my new typewriter journey) typewriter in 2019, my Hermes 2000. He’s a teacher at a university and teaches creative writing. On eBay, where I found him and his refurbished vintage typewriters, he had written a little essay, which is what sold me on wanting to purchase from him.
And in that essay, he called the typewriter, “the perfect *thought* processor”.
He said the computer is still the better “*word* processor”: for editing, final drafts, formatting, re-writing, etc.
But for getting your thoughts directly from your brain, to your fingers to paper, the typewriter is unsurpassed.
Since that time, I have found this to be true: the pure creativity or first draft experience is best on a typewriter.
So, I like that distinction between “*thought* processor” and “*word* processor”.
The typewriter for processing my *thoughts* is best for me.
But once the thoughts are down, the computer is best for processing those words. For obvious reasons (cut & paste, formatting functions, etc).
Which means your comment is still true: because if one does their *thought* processing done on the typewriter first, and only then, bring it over to the digital world, to re-write, edit and shape, one finds, that indeed, “typewriters are honestly the best thing to happen to word processors.” For me, totally replacing the computer for creative writing. And allowing the computer to be used as a tool for shaping and refining, at which job it’s much better.
This was an interesting video. Unfortunately, not all the machines were working as they should which biased the result. I agree that the SCM Classic 12 is a solid and reliable machine. I have a Royal QDL that works superbly and is my wife's favorite. Thanks! Daniel
Where can I get one too?
What year is that Royal QDL?
My Adler Tippa S (cursive) and Hermès Rocket are my go-to portables. But thermal typewriters have their place too. I bartend and the servers love it when I bring my 1980 Silver Reed EXD 10 to work, which is a rebranding of a Brother portable. Everyone loves typing on it, and it actually gets good usage as specials gets typed on it and it’s easier to use than the label maker which forever gets misplaced.
Great video just started looking at typewriters and came across your channel keep up the good work can't wait to watch more.
I was pulling for Webster. I have a Galaxie 12... great machines!
I love it!
I have 15 typewriters and really don't plan on stopping there. Of course, I can stop at any time..
keep telling yourself that :)
@@JustMyTypewriter now I have 17, see above comment
I just found a typewriter in my attic and I fell in love with typewriting. You earned a sub and a loyal fan . 😊
So I just woke up and decided to watch a Typewriter battle royale
Today you chose violence. Excellent choice!
This was educational, entertaining, adorable... and your math skills were BANG ON in my opinion Sarah~ specifically using the dog as a tie breaker... if THAT isn't accurate, I don't know what is lol
😊❤👍
She's very discerning
5:56 the best part of the video
2:10 is when the competition actually starts. :-)
Thanks for your video, I'm looking to buy a typewriter.
Check out some of my buying tips to help you find a good one! I have a typewriter 101 video and a collection curation video that might help you make a decision about what kind of typewriter you want. Happy typing!
My ‘53 Royal QDL (Carol) is a solid machine, like your Diana but brown body/green keys. A bit too heavy maybe for easy traveling, but still an excellent typewriter
Loved this. Truth be told, I was rooting for the Royal Futura 800. They’re one of the best looking “modern” typewriters, especially the blue or pink ones. It’s been great seeing your channel grow. Great content. You should join us on Typewriter Club LIVE sometime.
I would love to- thanks so much for watching!
I love the universal and i will get one, one day. My concern is the fact it’s so small, it would be weird to get used to
How about the 1935 Imperial 'The Good Companion' No.1 pretty neat typewriter. I bought one 2 weeks ago and I'm very pleased. I highly recommend it.
I've never tried one!
@@JustMyTypewriter Have you ever tried typing on a 1967 Facit 1620?? They type great too.
@@kleovoulos78s I've not had the pleasure- no
Love it! I now own four typewriters and each have their own unique character. BTW there's no 's' in you typed phrase @5:20. The phrase is "A quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. " ...Starting with 'A' reduces the total duplicated letters.
excuse my poor typing!
My bet is ALWAYS on the ROYAL manuals! INDESTRUCTIBLE travelers.
Hi! Does anyone have any recommendations for a newer manual typewriter? When writing with a computer I have the temptation to get distracted, and would really just like to cut that out. But I’d like a newer typewriter so I don’t need to deal with fixing up an old one. Obviously new to the whole typewriter world lol all help would be greatly appreciated. As said before, much rather prefer a manual, so I won’t be in need of electricity for it either.
Consider getting a professionally restored vintage machine! They make "newer" typewriters for crafting purposes, but they're not built to last and do not really feel nice to type on for longer pieces. There are several professional repair techs who take well-built, vintage machines and professionally restore them so they're in perfect working order! I highly recommend: Lucas Dul of Typewriter Chicago (he has a website under Lucas Dul Typewriters), Iron Fox Typewriters, The Type Space, Nashville Typewriter, Jot and Tittle Typewriters, and Mr. and Mrs. Vintage. All of them have their own websites with professionally restored, beautifully functional machines!
@@JustMyTypewriter thank you so much for getting back to me with so many recommendations! Big help! That answers so many of my questions. Like I said, I’m new to the game and a little lost! And I had a feeling the newer machines were not built to last and use to the fullest since they’re obsolete to most people. But I will follow up on those! Really enjoy what you do with your channel, keep it up!
Do one for upright machines-manual and electric.
😂 just love your work ❤
This cracked me up, awesome video
"...Desert island..."? Not unless you can figure a way to re-ink the ribbon! LOL!
fact :- QWERTY was created so that the typing speed of the user is slow which will help in preventing jamming of typewriters
Cool!
Not true, no matter whether you call it a fact.
Qwerty was invented to prevent jamming, yes. But this was not done by slowing the typist down. Qwerty is designed so that the common letters, especially ones that commonly are combined, are far away from each other.
In real life typing, qwerty is no slower than other layouts, but it is significantly less healthy to type on
@@inlovewithgoats1092 now, that’s interesting! This is the first time I ever heard that. Why is this? What causes it to me less healthy? Thanks for sharing this.
It’s a shame you don’t have a Torpedo portable. I can type longer, with fewer errors and less fatigue on my Torpedo than on any other machine.
You want excitement?! How about a pretty girl, a cute dog, and a typewriter competition?!! Am I right?!
It at least needs some more coffee or some fireworks or something
Hi! Thank you for this very informative video. May I ask if Underwood 319 is worth to buy this year? Is it electrical or not? and how can I know if it's still working? Hence, they're also selling other typewriter named Marathon 2000 DLX and Marathon 300 T Portable Typewriter. However, I don't know what to choose between them since I don't know anything about typewriters but I want to buy at least one of them. They're sale for only $35.39. What do you think? Can you please help me? Thank you for your time!
Hey! So an Underwood 319 would be from the 1970s- it's a manual so no electricity required. It's tough to know how to know what to look for when it comes to possible repairs- I have another video on this channel called Typewriter 101. Check that out because I show you all the things to look for in a typewriter to see if it's working. As far as price- most people would say that's a fair price for any typewriter. If it's in good condition, and it's something you love- go for it!
Are we going to talk about the coffee cup?
I did do a video called "Typing on Things: Coffee Cups" a few years ago! That's where it's from
I want to buy one
¿What about carbon ribbon typewriters, they print with graphite particles that can be erased- - no need for whiteout aka liquid paper?
I'll have to find one and give it a try!
You look like that oke immortal character from the new Dr Who series.
Do you know the best place to buy a typewriter? Are typewriter shops better than online buying? I need to buy a typewriter for work but I have no idea how I can get one that actually works. This channel seems wonderful though and I seriously admire your passion for these typewriters... they are pretty cool 😎! Thanks in advance!
Great question! It really depends. If you don't mind spending more, you can buy refurbished typewriters from typewriter professionals (yes, they exist!). These will be fully serviced and repaired mechanical typewriters usually in funky colors, and you'll have quality packaging for shipping because they're professionals. The issue with buying typewriters from resale sites like ebay or shopgoodwill is that you can't always guarantee that shipping will be done properly. Typewriters can be dropped during shipping, and it can be detrimental to a typewriter! If you look for local places, like goodwill, thrift stores, antique shops, you can usually find a typewriter or two and sometimes you get lucky on price. Unfortunately, they often need repairs or adjustments which can be a rabbit hole. Same with craigslist or facebook marketplace buys. My suggestion would totally depend on your price range, what it needs to do, and type of typewriter. If you need an electric typewriter for filling out forms and such, those aren't typically serviced by repair techs, but can often be found on shopgoodwill. I helped someone find one on their but it didn't work when they got it. If you're looking for a manual typewriter, but don't want to do repair and have a nice budget- go with a professionally serviced one. I highly suggest Tampa Typewriter Co, Unplug Typewriter Co, Colombo Collection Typewriters, Charlie Foxtrot, The Brown Fox Typewriter Co- just to name a few that I've talked to through Facebook or Instagram. If it helps, I also have a video on "Collection Curation" that also talks about how to buy typewriters. I hope this help!
@@JustMyTypewriter Thank you so much! This helps a bunch and helps get me prepared to dive into the world of buying typewriters (which does seem awfully tricky...). I’ll both watch your video and try to find some typewriter professionals to see where I can go from there... I think I’ll try not to risk it with the resale ones as they seem rather finicky to work with... Again, thank you so so much and I hope you’re having a blessed day as thanks for your kindness and good heart!
@@cuteysoyad529 If you have an Instagram, that's a great way to communicate with some of these refurbishers. If you have a Facebook, consider joining the Antique Typewriter Collectors group. There is tons of information out there and people who can help you get the right one for your needs! If you need anything or have any questions, always feel free to reach out!
@@JustMyTypewriter Thank you so much! Knowing that there’s so much information I can get on hand via socmed really helps a lot. I’ll get my hands on some people via Instagram. Thanks once more and have a good day!
Make sure to fix that QDL, it'll become one of your favorites in no time.
Completely unrelated to typewriters, but do you live in western PA? Unless I am mistaken, that looks like a Commonplace coffee cup on the shelf, yes? Great coffee shop if it is. That's all, thanks.
I used to live that way! I went to IUP for my undergrad and grad programs- there was a commonplace directly across the street from my building. I lived off of nutella lattes for a few years....
@@JustMyTypewriter That's funny, small world, that is where i'm from, went to iup also 😆
Nice video
I love typewriter I have Remington standard typewriter
Model 17, KMC, or Super Riter?
Fun video, but seems like some need serviced.
The good news is- it's been a few years! Many of these machines I have gone back and fixed!
What's the best ribbon for typewriters
It really depends! I've had no problems with universal replacement ribbons
@@JustMyTypewriter thanks so much
What about cost
Cost is dependent upon a lot of factors. None of my machines cost me more than 25$ to acquire. (I have some budgeting tips in an upcoming video!)
How do you come up with your typewriter names?
Sometimes I do research into the brand or pick something from pop culture
@@JustMyTypewriter It's sort of inspired me. I just got my first typewriter, a 1947 Smith Corona Sterling. It belonged to the grandmother of the woman I bought it from. It's being serviced locally and when it's all cleaned up and working, I'm planning on reaching out to the old owner and showing it to her and naming it after her grandma.
@@JustMyTypewriter P.S. LOVE your videos!
Mere pass typewriter h
sister give me one...Pls...I want it for university work
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sorry- I don't really service or sell them professionally!
I am India book record holder
Hello
Again... VERY well presented but... GET A PIN ON LAVALIER MIC!!! The echo from the room is incredibly ANNOYING!!!
if you watch my more recent content, you'll notice that I do have one now.
would you please use a mic, the sound quality is off. great videos though
Thank you for the feedback!
Real typewriter loving women and men know this clickbait title is not only juvenile but silly. All these are great machines. If there are any newbies out there wanting to learn about the typewriters we fans have loved for decades, seek out another source here on YT...
There are definitely lots of great typewriter resources here on TH-cam! I definitely recommend Typewriter Chicago, Phoenix Typewriter, and Joe Van Cleave- all great typewriter resources on this platform!
Crap
Lettera 32 or death.
My TH-cam channel name ...... Amit Kumar typewriter