Some reasons why you may wish to use a manual typewriter:
- Using a typewriter can be a way of signalling your determination and soulfulness in a communication. It is a more engaging, tactile experience with the chance to use beautiful mechanical machines from the past;
- You are “off-system”, emails or pop ups can’t harm your moment. Some writers create by typewriter, transferring later to file for draft editing. They appreciate being slowed down, obliged to spell and seeing a physical result unfold;
- No two typewriters print exactly the same graphic art, equal to the uniqueness of your fingerprints!
- A mechanically typed communication or creative piece has the potential to achieve more than others.
downtechinglondon promotes the use of beautiful typewriter machines; helping enthusiasts find and repair them, obtain ribbons and more.
The focus is on portable machines. The larger office typewriters can be collectable particularly for movie hire, but for personal use, portables provide more joy.
Note mechanical only, electronic “Golf Ball” machines not encouraged!