Why typewriters?
I own a dozen or so typewriters, ranging from those manufactured in the 1920's through to the 60's. All of which are special in their own right and a magnificent tribute to these incredible workmanship of the machines known as the 'typewriter'.
So why typewriters? Although I had thought about typewriters for some time, it wasn't until I was fortunate to watch a movie called 'California Typewriter' whilst traveling at 35,000ft on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and San Francisco, that I got totally hooked. The movie just hit all the right notes, from the romance of typing to the beauty of the machines. I was also moved by the thought of specialist businesses like 'California Machines' potentially going out of business. So I had to do my little bit to make sure these skills don't die out and machines were kept alive. So the journey began.
I purchased my first typewriter whilst killing time on a trip to Pau, France. The machine was for sale in New York State, USA. The vintage 1968 Hermes 3000 Portable Typewriter was fully serviced and in excellent working and cosmetic condition. It had a wide 13" carriage and classic seafoam mint green keys. I loved it.
When it eventually arrived, it was totally as advertised and was a dream to type with. I then realised that whilst it was good for home/office use, it was to big and heavy to take on my travels. So my search for portable typewriters began.
When it eventually arrived, it was totally as advertised and was a dream to type with. I then realised that whilst it was good for home/office use, it was to big and heavy to take on my travels. So my search for portable typewriters began.
I was set free because my greatest fear had been realized, and I still had a daughter who I adored, and I had an old typewriter and a big idea. And so rock bottom became a solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.
J. K. Rowing
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Coronet Folding Typewriter 1929
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