I loved this video, thanks for the shoutout too! My collection actually consists of 6 machines. I guess 8 if you count the two at the shop I use for invoices and customer stuff. I try to keep my collection super low so everything is used.
So interesting! I love the idea of looking at my collection in different categories of not only their size but the sentimental aspect, the display factor and then of course which ones I enjoy typing on the most! Thank you for a fantastic video!😀
At the phrase "Downsize your collection", I broke into a cold sweat and reassured my typewriter children I would never do anything of the sort. Great video as always
The timing of this video is amazing because I am now finally starting the process of downsizing my collection, and I’m trying to figure out which ones to sell/give away now that I’ve recently gotten machines I adore and actually use.
when i set out on typewriters i had a list of what i wanted so i would have a list of what to look for that fits my goals. at first i bought a few just because i wanted klickety clack but when i researched them i made the list. but as an 80s computer user i wanted to make a library with a "typing through the ages" display. i have 2 script typewriters i like using for xmas card making, so that also influenced my list. the list is i needed an old black gothic looking one, one with a gimick and i live in upstate NY in between Remington and Smith Corona home bases so i wanted local brands and something locally sold and owned, which i have a locally made, sold in a store in my hometown, corona 3 folding typewriter owned by 1 local photographer for its life. i wanted 2 machines of the same model that are different, which i have 2 that are completely different as an early and late model. i have ones with 12 inch platens for scrapbook paper, i have a 6CPI that seems to have a unique typeface, and i have an electronic typewriter thats thermal with the printer port that lets me plug old computers into it. the only things on my list i dont have are a Commodore branded typewriter as the missing link between my computers and typewriters, and a working selectric with the old english golf ball for my xmas cards. outside of my list i have maybe 3 or 4 that dont fit into the list i can lose without losing anything i need, but one i keep because its an electric that is super satisfying to type on, and anothef is a similar model but uses a cartridge instead of a normal spool which is reminicent of printers of the era lol
Not sure what happened. I got one of this channels videos on my recommendation and watched. I didn’t know anything about a typewriter. Now all of the sudden a month later, I have an old royal typewriter and I can actually (sort of) use it. Thanks for all the restoration and use videos.
How fun! Didn't know typewriter youtube was a thing, tbh I've never even seen a typewriter irl. It was very interesting to see what thoughts go into collections I had no clue even existed. Is your grandfather's typewriter what got you into the hobby?
Great video! I have about 30 typewriters as well but no desktops. I agree with you about ultra-portables but the exception is my Olivetti Lettera 22...that is a fantastic machine with all the features of a midsize. My five keepers are the SCM Sterling 5AX, the SCM Classic 12, The Hermes 3000, Olympia SM7, and the aforementioned Olivetti Lettera 22. Honorable mention is the Olivetti Studio 45.
I've given away a few typewriters to those who seem typewriter curious. The fountain pen community often calls the pen version of this "penabling", so I've been trying to come up with an interesting and custom phrase for this activity for the typosphere...
Thank you, a very thorough video, I like your categories. Also thanks for the shout-out!
I loved this video, thanks for the shoutout too! My collection actually consists of 6 machines. I guess 8 if you count the two at the shop I use for invoices and customer stuff. I try to keep my collection super low so everything is used.
heh, Tuxedo cat likes Tuxedo typewriter! :D
So interesting! I love the idea of looking at my collection in different categories of not only their size but the sentimental aspect, the display factor and then of course which ones I enjoy typing on the most! Thank you for a fantastic video!😀
It is fun to think about your collection from various angles. It is a relief to then know you don’t HAVE to get it down to five machines! Phew.
Great,great video! You were able to take thoughts and emotions and logic and put it into words and a wonderful video. Thanks so much 😊
At the phrase "Downsize your collection", I broke into a cold sweat and reassured my typewriter children I would never do anything of the sort.
Great video as always
The timing of this video is amazing because I am now finally starting the process of downsizing my collection, and I’m trying to figure out which ones to sell/give away now that I’ve recently gotten machines I adore and actually use.
I got a good chuckle from the golden touch visual gag 😂
when i set out on typewriters i had a list of what i wanted so i would have a list of what to look for that fits my goals. at first i bought a few just because i wanted klickety clack but when i researched them i made the list. but as an 80s computer user i wanted to make a library with a "typing through the ages" display. i have 2 script typewriters i like using for xmas card making, so that also influenced my list.
the list is i needed an old black gothic looking one, one with a gimick and i live in upstate NY in between Remington and Smith Corona home bases so i wanted local brands and something locally sold and owned, which i have a locally made, sold in a store in my hometown, corona 3 folding typewriter owned by 1 local photographer for its life. i wanted 2 machines of the same model that are different, which i have 2 that are completely different as an early and late model. i have ones with 12 inch platens for scrapbook paper, i have a 6CPI that seems to have a unique typeface, and i have an electronic typewriter thats thermal with the printer port that lets me plug old computers into it.
the only things on my list i dont have are a Commodore branded typewriter as the missing link between my computers and typewriters, and a working selectric with the old english golf ball for my xmas cards. outside of my list i have maybe 3 or 4 that dont fit into the list i can lose without losing anything i need, but one i keep because its an electric that is super satisfying to type on, and anothef is a similar model but uses a cartridge instead of a normal spool which is reminicent of printers of the era lol
Love this concept ❤
Not sure what happened. I got one of this channels videos on my recommendation and watched. I didn’t know anything about a typewriter. Now all of the sudden a month later, I have an old royal typewriter and I can actually (sort of) use it. Thanks for all the restoration and use videos.
It could not have been more than a day or two ago when I thought, “oh it would be really cool if Sarah did a collab with Joe!” Mazel!
I like that idea!
That SC Pacemaker, though! ❤
How fun! Didn't know typewriter youtube was a thing, tbh I've never even seen a typewriter irl. It was very interesting to see what thoughts go into collections I had no clue even existed. Is your grandfather's typewriter what got you into the hobby?
Actually- it was the documentary California Typewriter
Great video! I have about 30 typewriters as well but no desktops. I agree with you about ultra-portables but the exception is my Olivetti Lettera 22...that is a fantastic machine with all the features of a midsize. My five keepers are the SCM Sterling 5AX, the SCM Classic 12, The Hermes 3000, Olympia SM7, and the aforementioned Olivetti Lettera 22. Honorable mention is the Olivetti Studio 45.
I've given away a few typewriters to those who seem typewriter curious. The fountain pen community often calls the pen version of this "penabling", so I've been trying to come up with an interesting and custom phrase for this activity for the typosphere...
@@ChrisAldrich1 I call it “typewriter enabling” !
I've. Been. Doing. With. A. Word. Processor. Smith. Corona. Is. My. Favorite. It. Types. Fast. I. Have. A. Hard. Time. With. Manuals