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I always think that the advantage of using a typewriter, or even writing longhand, for creative writing is that it forced you to accept the idea of 'Drafts'. It is a special person, indeed, that can simply edit a first go at a story into a polished, ready to publish form. Most have to re-read, ponder, mark up and finally re-write from end to end several times and it is harder to accept that with a digital, easy to tinker with rough draft. No doubt, experienced authors work it out but I think novices benefit from having it forced on them. Self delusion has killed off more than one budding artist once reality comes stomping into the room.
Bingo!
I recently purchased an alphasmart 3000. It's basically a freewrite, but the price point is around $30. I've gotten into writing on the side at work (Boring desk job) but my work Computer does not allow me to save any documents I produce. So far, I enjoy it for the simple fact that I can be sitting at a café or auto shop and immediately start writing within 1 minute with zero apps or other distractions from me putting my idea to paper (or in this case, a digital screen). Also, if my boss comes around, it's easier to explain away me typing away on another keyboard then me having brought my home laptop or having my phone out.
“Entyperetations” it has a nice ring to it!
I recently discovered your channel, and I've been enjoying it quite a bit! Regarding durability of modern vs. vintage ones, there are actually quite a few things that come into play. Obviously, typewriters made today, which are intended for very lightweight use, aren't going to be built to last like vintage ones, which were business machines intended to be used constantly throughout the workday. But even during the heyday of typewriters, there were quality differences. For example, in the mid 1970s, my parents bought my grandfather his first electric typewriter. Grandpa was a rabbi who used his typewriter constantly for sermons, correspondence and more. He never learned to touch-type, but he was the fastest two-finger typist I've ever met. That made him very hard on his typewriters, and it seemed to me that his electric typewriter was out for repairs several times per year. Now, some of that may simply be that neither he nor my parents could afford an IBM Selectric or other high-end business typewriter. His first electric was probably a Smith Corona Electra model, since Grandpa's home office machine, probably from the 1940s, was an all-metal Smith Corona, and brand loyalty was still a thing in the 1970s. And part of the reliability problem may have been that the 1970s was not a banner decade for American manufacturing, with lots of plastic and aluminum parts being used where heavier metal parts would have been used in prior decades. Maybe an IBM Selectric, built for heavy office use, would've fared better. All I can say for sure was that Grandpa owned a string of electric typewriters during the last 20 or so years of his life, from that first mid-70s electric to 1996, when we lost him. And every time his electric was in the shop getting fixed (or in the garbage awaiting replacement), he went back to that old non-electric Smith Corona, which was built like a tank and stood up to his two-finger pounding.
There is also the matter of cost, which you mentioned. I graduated high school in 1982, and was given a budget of around $200 to shop for a typewriter. I settled on a Silver Reed 8650, as I liked its keyboard, its auto-correct feature and its distinct cream and and brown appearance. $200 in 1982 was equivalent to almost $600 now, which is three times what that modern typewriter costs.
But my $200 then/$600 now Silver Reed typewriter only lasted about 8 years. It saw me through college, but at some point after that, it developed a problem where the keys weren't hitting the paper hard enough to print dark letters. I bought my first computer in 1989, married my wife in 1990, and since she owned a working Smith Corona (Coronet, I think), I never bothered getting my Silver Reed fixed. I discarded it at some point. Nowadays I regret that, but the point is that even my 1982 Silver Reed, which was built before typewriter popularity began to wane (personal computers really weren't good substitutes for typewriters until several years later), was not made of the same stuff as the electric typewriters my parents owned, or even my wife's Smith Corona electric. Again, maybe if I had spent more money, I would've gotten a longer-lasting machine. I think the typewriters marketed to offices had higher prices.
Regarding whether or not using a typewriter affected the way one wrote, I would say it most certainly did. I was unusual for a student of my time: I actually composed my papers on my typewriter. Despite the fact that I didn't really enjoy writing (I obviously enjoy it more now!), I was good at it, but I also had a lazy streak. I usually couldn't be bothered to write an outline, and I *hated* having to retype a page. (Remember how I said I liked my Silver Reed's autocorrect feature? It was awesome -- better than White-Out!) So, I taught myself to organize my thoughts carefully. I would load a page onto the platen, then sit there thinking for anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, occasionally longer, depending on the difficulty of the topic, required length of the paper and the complexity of the assignment. And then I turned on the machine and began to type. I wasn't a fast typist at the time. I think I was good for about 12 words per minute when I started college, and had improved to about 20 words per minute by the time I graduated. I didn't make it to 60 words per minute until I'd been programming computers for a living for year or two. So, if I realized that I had made a mistake or forgotten something, I would stop and think some more, trying to come up with a way to reorganize the rest of my paper so as to salvage as much as possible of what I had typed up to that point. Believe it or not, I was successful at this most of the time, routinely writing A- papers this way. (They could've been A+ papers if I hadn't been so lazy...) So, the answer to your question is that at least in my case, I did think about what I was writing far more and far differently if I was composing on my typewriter, as opposed to writing by hand or, my last couple years of college, writing on a word processor in the college's new computer lab.
Happy birthday Sarah!!! 😍🎉🎁
Love this video, the information, and the "entypepretaions" as well!
Awesome editing, and so brilliant how proficiently you keep coming up with weekly content without having to constantly run out and purchase new things every week!
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(not that I don't go out every week and pick up a typewriter or two......)
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I see that you play the Mandolin. I myself am a musician also. Trumpet, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards and also sing. Been in a band for 38 years. But I love typewriters too! Love the information that you give us. I really do appreciate your videos.
Another fine video! Happy early birthday!
I got a modern typewriter for Christmas. It's a Royal Epoch. I've been using it for writing for a bit. It's my first one, and it's a bit of a learning curve. I like it so far. It helps with my attention issues (ADHD) and I'm more creative and Ideas flow better than on a computer.
Congrats on your typewriter!
I had an uncle by marriage that was an engineer and inventor. Went to visit one time and saw his office. He had a typewriter on his desk. It just gave it a serious, business like quality. Few years later, I saw the office again. Now it had two beige boxes, computer and monitor. There is a patina that some items have, like metal, wood and leather. Plastic doesn't have that and old plastic looks terrible. Mass produced typewriters still have a personality that computers don't have.
I am what is commonly known in some circles as first.
First in what?
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And, back in the day, those typewriters were being typed on All Day! They had to be sturdy.
More videos!! Thanks.
Nice mandolin in the background!
I gotta give a shoutout to the Windows text editor, which is basically just a digital typewriter that comes pre-installed on Windows.
Love your videos! Wish they had bookmarks to make it easier to bounce around and save some time! Thank you! I'm just turning 25, looking for my first typewriter. I'm an author and I hate staring at the blue light for everything or writing until my hand falls off. I'm looking for electronic? I guess? Oof. So overwhelming, so thank you for your help! I'm learning!
Electronic typewriters can be great too! You might want to look into an IBM selectric they're great for long term use
I have a external keyboard like that, but mine lights up white.
It takes a bit to get used to them as thejeys are round, and there is a fair amount of spacing, between the keys.
But they are fun once you get use to them. The make you to want to use a vintage typewriter.
I was reading about why we say keys and not buttons, it comes fronthe original typewriter prototype was based off a piano and its keys painted with the alphabet. Pretty neat.
Typewriters are the OG distraction free writing instrument.
And I believe the Freewrite do link to interito upload your documents to like Google Cloud so you can transfer to your computer, there is also a cable to hook up to your computer to directly transfer into a word processing program be it on MS or iOS. But you cant watch RUclips on one or do anything else on the Internet.
Thanks for reading be well and be safe happy typing ❤
I wrote a very rough draft of a story recently by fountain pen. It was surprisingly enjoyable but my hand got tired more quickly than i expected. But i ended up writing alot. I love my typewriter but due to thin walls of familys home, i dont write on my typewriter as much as i like. It can be heard across the house. Since the home is dead quiet. I think because it has a high ceiling and prone to echoes. No carpet too. No sound absorption.
I just bought an SCM SL470. Will get it next week. I don't like electric typewriters or "word processors" so I'm not sure what I saw in this. I'll give you a review. It seemed like a device trying to span between typewriters and computers.
Wow! When I started looking for a typewriter, I found the white one, but the reviews on Amazon were very mixed and some of them were very harsh on the product, so I decided to fix my grandmother's typewriters. Can you talk more about it and your personal opinion?
I have a review on the We R Memory Keepers machine itself here on this channel (the white one!).
I've found a love for sending snail mail, but handwriting isn't so professional, and I hate going through the trouble of printing from a computer. I would love something modern, lightweight and affordable, but instantly prints out what I type. If anyone has any advice, I'd love it! Thank you!
Sounds like you need a typewriter! A portable typewriter would be more lightweight than a desk typewriter but not so light that it isn't sturdy while in use. I like the Smith Corona machines from the 1950s- they're pretty accessible. Try local resale sites like facebook marketplace or estate sales. If you want a professionally restored machine, there are many fantastic typewriter repair techs out there with websites- Typewriter Chicago, Ironfox Typewriters, Mr. and Mrs. Vintage, Unplugged Typewriter Co.
Get an electronic typewriter from the 80s or newer, they all instantly print out what you type and dont weigh a ton
@@JustMyTypewriter I can vouch for Iron Fox Typewriters as a repair guy. He's pretty familiar with a lot of different ones, including the Smith-Corona Corsair Deluxe and Hermes Rocket among others. He was quite kind enough to have some spare machines for people to test out in some smaller local bookshops and at the small type out event he organized.
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Around here, prices for vintage typewriters seem to have gone up a fair bit. Are you seeing that too? Obviously there is a random element, but still.
I've had some really good luck recently at estate sales (cough cough next week's video wink wink). I have noticed on marketplace though that prices are going up, but they're still sitting for a really long time. I think it totally depends upon the area- if it's a more populated area and has a higher demand for antiques then it makes sense the prices would go up.
So wait... does the encode/decode function make the Barbie typewriter an Enigma Machine for kids?
Technically the system isn't the same as an enigma- it uses alpha substitution, but it does act as an encoder and decoder
What do you think would be the best affordable typewriter for writing novels?
If you're looking for a long term writer, I might suggest a desk standard machine- they're hefty and are nice to use over time- they don't slide as much as portables. I would look around on local resale sites (FB marketplace), just be aware that you might not get something in perfect condition. I would suggest testing it out too before buying!
@@JustMyTypewriter thank you. 😊
I want to get a type writer soo looking for something to get ☺️, any suggestions?
I love me a good old fashion 1950s smith corona five series- clipper, sterling, silent, or super! They're built like tanks and come in a variety of colors!
i think it is good to type forms instead of hand writing
Wait wait, not the television used determining the content, but the camera that the cinematographer uses.
you're right, my mistake!
I love your LLV in the background. The modern day keyboards suck, they’re flimsy and cheaply made. Something about pressing down on the typewriter, hearing that sound, it’s almost rhythmic. I can’t help but think that passion behind the writing is enhanced with the full proof typewriter.
I agree that they can feel a little flimsy- I think that the audiences are different between those and typewriters
Side note: oh, you have a mandolin!
Happy birthday
Did you ever hear about the lego typewriter? It's on their website.
I have indeed- lots of collectors have them!
Do you like custom mechanical keyboards by chance?
I find with keyboards, I very rarely use them because I work mainly from a laptop which has one built in. It takes up more desk space to switch to a different keyboard set up and puts me too far away from the screen. I think the concept is very cool- especially for people who are using their computers for specific tasks like gaming or editing.
Have you seen the article about how popular typewriters are still in India?
It’s this beautiful little niche bubble where people use them for everything, they even have typewriter lessons still, yet modern versions haven’t become popular. … I’ll throw a link up in a bit.
Another lovely video Sarah xx
That's so interesting- thanks Emma!
Hi!
Would you happen to still have a link to that article?
I would love to read it!
Do you really think it is beautiful that people don't have access to electricity in 2020s?
@@IkarusKommt do you have to be such a buzzkill?
I am typewriter fan and I am only 12 years old.
Hey, I only got here by searching for Quirkywriter.
I also have a review of the Qwerkywriter S on this channel if you need!
Historical ?? I've been using a typewriter since I was a young boy 😂 just call me old
Capitalism is based on increasing profit. If your business model is based on a product, one of the best ways to increase your profits, is by decreasing your production costs. In order to decrease production costs you simply decrease the quality of materials used in the product. Capitalism isn't based on highest quality products, but instead strategies for maximizing profits.
And I think that definitely is showcased by modern renditions of the typewriter- they're not necessarily based on the best building materials!
Everything old is new again.
Did you say you're earning a PH.D. in media?
hopefully...
The build quality of typewriters coming out of Asia is really bad! I'd rather spend a few hundred dollars on a refurbished "Vintage" machine. Some of the big East coast dealers charge quite a lot! But they stand behind their product.
I like your videos, but too many side-jokes spoil my interest
I appreciate the feedback!
I would be interested in your opinion of "distraction free writing" devices. Things that are marketed towards bloggers, journalists and authors. Some of the ones I have seen that are also marketed as a "modern typewriter remake" or a "digital typewriter." Products like this one are things like.
The Neo by Alphasmart (used in the late 90s and early 2000s as writing devices for kids in schools learning how to type on a keyboard.)
Freewrite (marketed as a modern typewriter. This first started circulating around 2018 on indigogo.)
KingJim Pomera DM30 (marketed as a "foldable typewriter" this is a Japanese device for "distraction free writing.")
I'm sure there are more then just these but these are the most modern interpretations I have seen. I know you talked a bit in this video about the modern interpretation of typewriters including the freewrite. But I just wonder do these count as typewriters? I lean more on the side of no they are not typewriters and these companies are marketing them as modern typewriters to try and gain interest within the typewriter community as well as with some people who might be older and remember typewriters but don't nessicarily want one.
Speaking as a schlub who has for over forty years knocked together old typewriters and semblances of old typewriters into cheap sets of keys which on command of one’s fingers can produce mostly readable product.
Yes-no-yes. The first and third ones produce readable print-however durable these machines are or aren’t. The second item-no because it is merely part of a computer. By itself it does not produce a print on a piece of paper or anywhere else.
I agree with you they don't look like typewriters and don't feel like typewriters- if we're defining a typewriter as a device which has the sole purpose of producing written documents then I think they could technically be considered one? It's a slippery slope! I think they market that way to get to writers, not specifically typewriter collectors, because a typewriter is synonymous with an author. I think they know that a typewriter person wouldn't be as interested. I think there's room for all in the market personally- but I do think those looking for a more cost effective way to have a non-distracting writing device will pick up a cheap typewriter instead of the Freewrite.