Hey Joe! Can I just say how much I love this series of yours? Like seriously, I'm so happy to see other typewriter collectors out there and engaging in media like this. I hope you continue to make this series because these videos are so interesting!!!
You are absolutely right. I feel the same way. I've been collecting typewriters myself for a while now. I used to collect musical instruments, guitars, trumpets, cornets, drums amplifiers. I had to stop that though. My wife said that if I come home with one more instrument that I will be sleeping in the driveway...it just gets too cold up here in the northeast so I stopped collecting the instruments. Every now and then though, I will pick up another typewriter...
oh, I also recommend one of those aluminum contractor's clipboards with the built-in paper storage. They're perfect for outside typing because you keep your spare paper inside and you can clip the pages you're working on in the clipboard part and not have to worry about the wind blowing anything around.
heh. I've bought about 3 really cool bags that I totally misjudged the size on for carrying typewriters. You're right also on the 90's laptop bags - they work perfectly. (:
Joe, I didn't know where to contact you to suggest this but I recently picked up some fax paper rolls and they're the width of normal paper and 98 feet long, I find they work very well for typewriting.
Joe Van Cleave, they say thermal transfer but i don't know what that means. They worked great in my Smith Corona Silent and in my Royal Safari. Hope I could help.
Thermal transfer means one side of the paper turns black in contact with heat, as is done in thermal printers like for cash registers. You're best to type on the non-thermal side, so it won't be obscured if the paper is subjected to heat.
Hey Joe, I picked up this beat up Royal Futura 800 typewriter for 5 dollars. It's in very bad shape, everything seems to work mechanically but it is visually out of shape. Do you have any suggestions about what I could do with it? Thank you
If the frame is indeed bent there's probably little that can be done but use it for a parts machine for another Futura. Try posting some photos to the antique typewriter group on Facebook and someone might also advise you. Good luck.
Hey Joe.Im wondering could you recommend a typewriter for me.It will be my first ever.My Budget is €150-€200And Im looking for something that will last,is easy to maintain and get parts for, preferably a renowned brand and not too big.I need it to type in black/red/blue if thats possible? Im open minded about most of these requirements so If theres any models that check all the boxes let me know thanks.
Manual typewriters are not being manufactured, so there are no "new" parts. Often a person has to use a donor machine for parts - a similar model with some irreparable problem. Ribbons generally only came in one or two colors, not three. You could get a combination red/black, then switch it out for an all-blue if needed. Ribbons are pretty easy to replace, though they can be a bit messy and stain one's fingers. I can recommend some models over others, but you'll find the condition of any one specific example can vary a lot. Some people find machines in great shape, others find the same model that's in poor shape, depending on the care it's had over the years. For easy to maintain and types well (with a good "touch" or "feel') I like the Smith-Corona 5-series, like the Silent or Silent-Super. These are from the 1950s. The 6-series from the 1960s are also good, but having a wider carriage are bigger. There are many other brands of typewriters that people like, and many find that you can't have just one.
Joe Van Cleave Thanks for the heads up brother.I would have thought a typewriter could type in 3 colors if you didnt tell me.It wont deter me from getting a typewriter but its good to know. Ive been browsing ebay and there are some decent looking ones for cheap.I was considering getting a silver reed silverette II because its cheap.Do you have any experience with this model? Or have you heard good reviews from owners? I dont want to buy cheap buy twice if you know what I mean.
I think they're similar to the Silver Seiko-make Royal Mercury, which I have. The version II you reference does have a dual ribbon color selector, but these machines lack a touch adjustment. What I've read indicates the touch is about mid-range in feel, but the machines, like my Royal Mercury, are a bit noisey and metallic sounding. Mine has been reliable, however, despite it lacking the finesse of a larger machine. But this is kind of normal for small portable typewriters - there are intrinsic compromises made to make the machine small and inexpensive.
Joe Van Cleave I think ill go for something like a hermes 3000.They seem to be highly regarded in the typewriter community.Ill have to save for a bit but I think itll be worth it.Thanks for your advice man👍🏻
Hi Joe. I’m fairly new to typewriters so your videos (which I’ve seen several of) have been really helpful! I think I found the perfect ultra portable bag, at least for me. I made a video showing it, but I’m not sure if it’s OK to put a link in the comments. Here it is, and you just delete if you want. Thanks again for all the great info! ruclips.net/video/2QB0UJMDo1A/видео.html
Hey Joe! Can I just say how much I love this series of yours? Like seriously, I'm so happy to see other typewriter collectors out there and engaging in media like this. I hope you continue to make this series because these videos are so interesting!!!
Thank you! I plan on keep making these video, as long as the material is fresh and people don't get bored.
You are absolutely right. I feel the same way. I've been collecting typewriters myself for a while now. I used to collect musical instruments, guitars, trumpets, cornets, drums amplifiers. I had to stop that though. My wife said that if I come home with one more instrument that I will be sleeping in the driveway...it just gets too cold up here in the northeast so I stopped collecting the instruments. Every now and then though, I will pick up another typewriter...
oh, I also recommend one of those aluminum contractor's clipboards with the built-in paper storage. They're perfect for outside typing because you keep your spare paper inside and you can clip the pages you're working on in the clipboard part and not have to worry about the wind blowing anything around.
Great idea! And one more reason to visit my local office supply store, once again!
thrift store, man.. those clipboards will be in the "office supplies" aisle. 2 or 3 bucks. I think they're like 30 bucks new. (:
heh. I've bought about 3 really cool bags that I totally misjudged the size on for carrying typewriters. You're right also on the 90's laptop bags - they work perfectly. (:
Look into flight helmet bags as well.
awesome insights, thanks
Stately Classic.... Well said...:)
Joe, I didn't know where to contact you to suggest this but I recently picked up some fax paper rolls and they're the width of normal paper and 98 feet long, I find they work very well for typewriting.
Thanks for the tip. Are they thermal paper, or do they require ink?
Joe Van Cleave, they say thermal transfer but i don't know what that means. They worked great in my Smith Corona Silent and in my Royal Safari. Hope I could help.
Thermal transfer means one side of the paper turns black in contact with heat, as is done in thermal printers like for cash registers. You're best to type on the non-thermal side, so it won't be obscured if the paper is subjected to heat.
Hey Joe, I picked up this beat up Royal Futura 800 typewriter for 5 dollars. It's in very bad shape, everything seems to work mechanically but it is visually out of shape. Do you have any suggestions about what I could do with it? Thank you
If the frame is indeed bent there's probably little that can be done but use it for a parts machine for another Futura.
Try posting some photos to the antique typewriter group on Facebook and someone might also advise you. Good luck.
Thank you!
Hey Joe.Im wondering could you recommend a typewriter for me.It will be my first ever.My Budget is €150-€200And Im looking for something that will last,is easy to maintain and get parts for, preferably a renowned brand and not too big.I need it to type in black/red/blue if thats possible? Im open minded about most of these requirements so If theres any models that check all the boxes let me know thanks.
Manual typewriters are not being manufactured, so there are no "new" parts. Often a person has to use a donor machine for parts - a similar model with some irreparable problem.
Ribbons generally only came in one or two colors, not three. You could get a combination red/black, then switch it out for an all-blue if needed. Ribbons are pretty easy to replace, though they can be a bit messy and stain one's fingers.
I can recommend some models over others, but you'll find the condition of any one specific example can vary a lot. Some people find machines in great shape, others find the same model that's in poor shape, depending on the care it's had over the years.
For easy to maintain and types well (with a good "touch" or "feel') I like the Smith-Corona 5-series, like the Silent or Silent-Super. These are from the 1950s. The 6-series from the 1960s are also good, but having a wider carriage are bigger.
There are many other brands of typewriters that people like, and many find that you can't have just one.
Joe Van Cleave Thanks for the heads up brother.I would have thought a typewriter could type in 3 colors if you didnt tell me.It wont deter me from getting a typewriter but its good to know.
Ive been browsing ebay and there are some decent looking ones for cheap.I was considering getting a silver reed silverette II because its cheap.Do you have any experience with this model? Or have you heard good reviews from owners? I dont want to buy cheap buy twice if you know what I mean.
I think they're similar to the Silver Seiko-make Royal Mercury, which I have. The version II you reference does have a dual ribbon color selector, but these machines lack a touch adjustment. What I've read indicates the touch is about mid-range in feel, but the machines, like my Royal Mercury, are a bit noisey and metallic sounding. Mine has been reliable, however, despite it lacking the finesse of a larger machine. But this is kind of normal for small portable typewriters - there are intrinsic compromises made to make the machine small and inexpensive.
Joe Van Cleave I think ill go for something like a hermes 3000.They seem to be highly regarded in the typewriter community.Ill have to save for a bit but I think itll be worth it.Thanks for your advice man👍🏻
Great choice, I have two of them.
Hi Joe. I’m fairly new to typewriters so your videos (which I’ve seen several of) have been really helpful! I think I found the perfect ultra portable bag, at least for me. I made a video showing it, but I’m not sure if it’s OK to put a link in the comments. Here it is, and you just delete if you want. Thanks again for all the great info!
ruclips.net/video/2QB0UJMDo1A/видео.html
Thank you! Can you put a link for the Tascam bag.