I bought "The Typewriter Revolution" book by Richard Polt, and am about halfway done reading it. It's really good! I'm not even at a point where I'm collecting typewriters yet either lol
What a funny coincidence that I just saw your great video. This morning I was on my way to a repair shop with my Olympia SM 3 in its wooden case that made my arm a bit longer, and my super slim Hermes Baby that I had in my rucksack and that I could carry all day long. Guess I am a fan of the term "ultraportable" 😎
Thank you for the video! I have been scratching my head when it comes to ultraportables, since they seem to be poorly defined by a lot of people. This clears up some doubts I have regarding my own definition.
Great discussion (as per usual with you two). I recently got myself an Olivetti/Underwood 319 (basically the plastic body outside version of the Letterer 32) on a ShopGoodwill auction, and ended up paying $29, which included the $16 winning bid, shipping, handling and $1 rounding up as a donation. It’s my actual first ultra-portable (I now also have a Royal that is one, but needs a lot more cleaning). And I love it. It’s a sweet spot between the portability, but solid and heavy enough (with a great touch) to type well.
Joe, your Rooy is the perfect ultra portable; built in case and room for storing paper. I have an Adler Tippa S and a Hermes Rocket. I know everyone loves the Hermes Rocket’s portability, but the Adler Tippa S is so much more lighter. That’s my traveling companion.
I got myself a GROMA KOLIBRI, but it needs too much servicing to be used at all. Keys are hard, two are missing (not important ones for writing), some of the letters print either too high or too low (not too much of a problem, adds character) and the backspace gets stuck, needs to be brought up back again manually if pressed too deep. Can't use that one, no idea if I'm actually loving it for the fact that it doesn't feel like you can write a book with it. Then I have this electric Smith-Corona Secretarial with a wide carriage. Noticed Madonna has the same in her new music video, though hers doesn't has a wide carriage. It was also used on the WILL YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Movie (along with another 40 typewriters). That one, the SC, is half-heavy duty. Now, I can totally write a book with that one. Already wrote a short story with it. Feels great. Also bought myself a Canon Typestar 10, thermal typewriter. THAT'S my new portable. Like you wrote in your blog post: one heavy duty machine (Olympia SG-3 would be my personal choice, same as Harlan Ellison, who also used a portable thermal typewriter!) and a thermal typewriter for traveling and what not. But ultraportables, as much as they are a very cool idea, they just don't cut the mustard. Too heavy, too thick, too clunky, they always have troubles, etc. SO: For the office = Olympia SG-3 or another heavy duty typewriter. Electrical ones are best. For traveling = Thermal typewriter. You can't go wrong packing one in Real Life (TM). They are fast, practical and very comfortable. If you need a manual typewriter for backup in case the sun farts and all electronics get fried, I would go with a Smith Corona too, they are built for comfort.
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Thanks for the video!
I bought "The Typewriter Revolution" book by Richard Polt, and am about halfway done reading it. It's really good! I'm not even at a point where I'm collecting typewriters yet either lol
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Can't wait to learn more about ultra portables. Thanks.
What a funny coincidence that I just saw your great video. This morning I was on my way to a repair shop with my Olympia SM 3 in its wooden case that made my arm a bit longer, and my super slim Hermes Baby that I had in my rucksack and that I could carry all day long. Guess I am a fan of the term "ultraportable" 😎
Another good video; Kevin is always good on your episodes.
Love you both!
Thank you for the video! I have been scratching my head when it comes to ultraportables, since they seem to be poorly defined by a lot of people. This clears up some doubts I have regarding my own definition.
Great discussion (as per usual with you two). I recently got myself an Olivetti/Underwood 319 (basically the plastic body outside version of the Letterer 32) on a ShopGoodwill auction, and ended up paying $29, which included the $16 winning bid, shipping, handling and $1 rounding up as a donation. It’s my actual first ultra-portable (I now also have a Royal that is one, but needs a lot more cleaning). And I love it. It’s a sweet spot between the portability, but solid and heavy enough (with a great touch) to type well.
Joe, your Rooy is the perfect ultra portable; built in case and room for storing paper. I have an Adler Tippa S and a Hermes Rocket. I know everyone loves the Hermes Rocket’s portability, but the Adler Tippa S is so much more lighter. That’s my traveling companion.
The Dynamic Duo!! You two make a great team! Really enjoyed this....
Click and Clack :) Thanks guys! Nice video.
I got myself a GROMA KOLIBRI, but it needs too much servicing to be used at all. Keys are hard, two are missing (not important ones for writing), some of the letters print either too high or too low (not too much of a problem, adds character) and the backspace gets stuck, needs to be brought up back again manually if pressed too deep.
Can't use that one, no idea if I'm actually loving it for the fact that it doesn't feel like you can write a book with it.
Then I have this electric Smith-Corona Secretarial with a wide carriage. Noticed Madonna has the same in her new music video, though hers doesn't has a wide carriage. It was also used on the WILL YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Movie (along with another 40 typewriters).
That one, the SC, is half-heavy duty. Now, I can totally write a book with that one. Already wrote a short story with it. Feels great.
Also bought myself a Canon Typestar 10, thermal typewriter. THAT'S my new portable.
Like you wrote in your blog post: one heavy duty machine (Olympia SG-3 would be my personal choice, same as Harlan Ellison, who also used a portable thermal typewriter!) and a thermal typewriter for traveling and what not.
But ultraportables, as much as they are a very cool idea, they just don't cut the mustard. Too heavy, too thick, too clunky, they always have troubles, etc.
SO:
For the office = Olympia SG-3 or another heavy duty typewriter. Electrical ones are best.
For traveling = Thermal typewriter. You can't go wrong packing one in Real Life (TM). They are fast, practical and very comfortable.
If you need a manual typewriter for backup in case the sun farts and all electronics get fried, I would go with a Smith Corona too, they are built for comfort.
@javiercabrera are you open to selling it to me?
Gonna submit that the Brother EP-20 is the real Ultraportable :D
whoops, you mention the thermals at the end. shoulda waited to comment :D
TWBFFs!