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Typewriter adaption…

I find that I enjoy having to re-think…. adapt and process differently just to create a decent looking page of print on a given typewriter.  If each machine were refurbished or brought up to standard then I would not be having this much fun.  I like having to make the mental adjustments more than fixing the mechanical parts that would make each machine work as designed.  I replaced parts on this 1923 Underwood and it worked better over all but the feel of the machine changed.  Where before I felt that if I could just get the mechanical part to function then I can write books on this thing… the well the keys moved and functioned just felt wonderful.  The adjustments changed the action and feel and movement of the machine… it is a much better and functional typewriter…. but my fingers find less joy when using it.  A “Catch 22″…

1923 Underwood 3-Bank works for free (no internet/no electric).
1923 Underwood 3-Bank works for free (no internet/no electric).

 

 

My most viewed posts…

I visited my stats page and find I have two posts with over 100 views.  12 12 12 (109 views)  and 3 Centuries of Type with (103) and coming in third with the best title so far: “The Empire Types Back” with 96 views.  I was going to turn the green type another color but stayed with it after all.

1951 Empire Aristocrat typed my third most viewed post.
1951 Empire Aristocrat typed my third most viewed post.

What if… I smile tomorrow?

It’s fun to just put aside time each day to type… to think out loud and let the words flow and thoughts grow as they wish.  So… I think I might smile in the morning and see if the day is different than just getting up and letting the world set its on pace.  I will control my destiny and be upbeat if I want to… which reminds me of something a English teacher once said about me: “I can see you standing in front of a tree… saying: “Grow!”  I took this in stride… people talk to plants all the time.

1966 Hermes 3000 typewriter... makes it easy to think.
1966 Hermes 3000 typewriter… makes it easy to think.

Before the billing changed: Underwood-Olivetti

At one time the top of the typewriter said: “Olivetti – Studio 44”, then the Studio 44 went to the rear and Underwood-Olivetti went on top.  Then it became Olivetti-Underwood.  What’s in a name expect.. to help tell the age of the typewriter?

Back when it was Underwood-Olivetti (1966)
Back when it was Underwood-Olivetti (1966)