tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post7212117986484434829..comments2024-03-27T02:00:49.152-04:00Comments on Kate's Book Blog: Typewriter as TalismanKate S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16897618197257393697noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-83002306567926078392009-08-02T14:35:47.133-04:002009-08-02T14:35:47.133-04:00If you want one, you can still get a keyboard not ...If you want one, you can still get a keyboard not unlike a typewriter in the form of the <a href="http://jseliger.com/2008/05/07/product-review-unicomp-customizer-keyboard/" rel="nofollow">Unicomp Customizer</a>, which is a modern version of IBM's famous Model M. I still use one, as the link shows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-10352993489216423622007-07-27T16:06:00.000-04:002007-07-27T16:06:00.000-04:00I know this an old post, but I just came across it...I know this an old post, but I just came across it and wanted to say thanks! I've been looking for a typewriter myself, and I think I found one at the Monkey's Paw. I had a look after reading this post. <BR/>Your description of the joys of a manual typewriter is spot-on. Happy typing!Fraser Elsdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307014546190859328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-56263404661950517762007-02-21T10:28:00.000-05:002007-02-21T10:28:00.000-05:00Sounds like serendipity in action! That's a beauti...Sounds like serendipity in action! That's a beautiful typewriter.<BR/><BR/>I learned to type on my mother's typewriter but it wasn't an ascetically pleasing one by any means.<BR/><BR/>Have you seen the bracelets made from old typewriter keys?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-92199217346889777262007-02-20T20:18:00.000-05:002007-02-20T20:18:00.000-05:00Between you and JCR over at Frequency of Silence I...Between you and JCR over at Frequency of Silence I am becoming more and more tempted!! Monkey Paw, here I come!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979896448183348883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-21282046783992964142007-02-19T11:19:00.000-05:002007-02-19T11:19:00.000-05:00I have a favorite necklace made from a typewriter ...I have a favorite necklace made from a typewriter key. When I wear it I feel as if I am proclaiming my passion for writing to all I meet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-60943275550818446162007-02-19T07:37:00.000-05:002007-02-19T07:37:00.000-05:00What a wondeful Underwood! I was initially looking...What a wondeful Underwood! I was initially looking for a typewriter just for display but when I found one in mint condition I couldn't resist... I don't have a problem with ribbons. I don't have the information at hand but if I find it I'll send you where I get mine. (I have a stock). Cheers... you have a wonderful blog.Kagemushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03985000233636586296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-8747678468503360762007-02-18T20:01:00.000-05:002007-02-18T20:01:00.000-05:00The Monkey's Paws: another reason to go to Toront...The Monkey's Paws: another reason to go to Toronto some day. But, I'd have to drive or pay a bunch in shipping. Books <I>and</I> typewriters? I think I would be able to pass up several items.<BR/><BR/>I remember using a typewriter that printed in red/black too, just like Kimbofo's. Secretly, I thought the combo-colored letters were beautiful, but it drove me crazy that it wasn't perfect form for assignments. I remember once typing poems (I think they were by Frost) for an assignment in 9th grade, gleeful that the multi-colored letters would bug my persnickity English teacher more than me. I must have thought it a silly assignment.Anne Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12419931136194330529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-60820032242993739232007-02-18T19:24:00.000-05:002007-02-18T19:24:00.000-05:00I think you have a kindred spirit...http://frequen...I think you have a kindred spirit...<BR/>http://frequencyofsilence.blogspot.com/2007/02/last-resort.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-55391846550456102882007-02-18T15:32:00.000-05:002007-02-18T15:32:00.000-05:00That is one Rolls Royce of a typewriter. I was giv...That is one Rolls Royce of a typewriter. I was given a manual for Christmas when I was 12 and I loved it with a passion, although I kept getting my fingers jammed in it. I have to say it never produced any great works (with me at the keyboard) and I upgraded for an electric one in my teens. I was always (and to this day) a rapid but random typist and although I miss the look and sound of the old fashioned typewriter, I don't miss carbon copies and tip-ex.....Litlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16669531925843496983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-70338323667794679632007-02-18T10:13:00.000-05:002007-02-18T10:13:00.000-05:00I'm green with envy. What a beautiful Underwood. ...I'm green with envy. What a beautiful Underwood. Thanks for this post- it brought back a lot of memories. Now I have to check out the links and find one for my space. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13774780.post-36669732710828173032007-02-18T07:11:00.000-05:002007-02-18T07:11:00.000-05:00Oh, it's gorgeous!When I was a teenager I "inherit...Oh, it's gorgeous!<BR/><BR/>When I was a teenager I "inherited" a typewriter from my father -- he had used it when he was at teacher's college. It had a red/black ribbon and would never just print red or just print black -- the letters used to be a weird concoction of the two colours!<BR/><BR/>When I was about 15 I got a new typewriter for Christmas and used it to crunch out all manner of stories, poetry and school assignments!<BR/><BR/>When I went to university I bought myself an electric typewriter. Unfortunately, the cost of replacement print cartridges used to cost almost as much as the typewriter itself, and before long I had updated to an Apple Mac.<BR/><BR/>But I still have fond memories of the three typewriters in my life!kimbofohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160466897342054963noreply@blogger.com