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Typewriters
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cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/9759283
I had the great pleasure to accidentally discover one of the oldest typewriter shops in the world. Since 1930, 95 years and going, the owner is the grandson of the original founder. Having just revived my Planck EZ writerdeck set-up, it was of course a delicious treat to take in the whole range of antique typewriters displayed and sold at the shop (which also does repairs).
I am especially attracted to the 1958 Herme Baby and this absolutely adorable children's typewriter.
We also played with a modern T 180 DS Plus electric typewriter-- one still produced and sold-- and looked up some USB typewriter options (imagine that, having a digital copy saved up while typing up the original instead of printing out a copy after typing up the digital!).
This was a much-needed treat because I haven't studied German for more than half a month and it was a great disappointment to many that I didn't have the right kind of linguistic skills to communicate during today's team meeting.
As my colleague and I walked out the door, we saw an incredible sight. An elderly gentlemen stopped in front of one of the typewriters at the window and stared at it, not believing his eyes. He then looked up, and on his face was a smile I've never ever seen on someone his age in this city. It was radiating with youth and sheer joy. This is why this shop still exists, I suppose.
Anyway, enjoy the pictures. Vienna is full of gems.
Typed on Planck EZ (now discontinued!)
When: after baby's bed time
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Please forgive me if I use any wrong terminology, this is my first time delving into the world of typewriters. I found this beautiful old typewriter and it seems to be mostly still functional. The only thing wrong with it aside from needing a new ribbon is that the carriage just won't engage. It just stays off to the side and when I try to push it back over it goes right back again. Would that be due to a damaged latch or am I just not operating it correctly? I can send more pictures later if needed. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I purchased this last week in Wellington, Colorado. The Model D Executive has an unusual feature for a typewriter: a proportionally-spaced font.
This typewriter still needs a lot of work, I plan to have it professionally serviced soon.
I look forward to using it for writing letters.
The typewriter is HEAVY. When you hit the carriage return and the platen snaps back, it shakes the whole desk.
