I have purchased several portable vintage typewriters that I am in the process of refurbishing and that will be available for purchase in the next several weeks. A few of those include:
A Royal Speed King Portable Typewriter
A Smith-Corona Silent Portable Typewriter
A Remington Quiet-Riter Portable Typewriter
An Olympia SM9 Portable Typewriter
A Blue IBM Selectric I Electric Typewriter
I have several more in storage but these are the ones that will be getting my attention soon. All very nice machines. Most will get a freshly recovered rubber platen! All will receive a machine that has been thoroughly cleaned, lubricated, adjusted, and tested.
If you're interested in any of these, let me know.
Attend our second annual type-in in downtown Lexington, KY! No matter your age, you're invited to this free-to-the-public event. Bring a typewriter if you have one. Unplug and experience the world of analog typewriters! Type a letter, create a poem, and find your inner writer/reporter!
We'd love for you to come!
When? Saturday, May 27. 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Where? The Plantory (501 W 6th St, Ste 250, Lexington, Kentucky 40508)
Cost? Free!
What Else Should I Know? You could win a prize just by attending!
If interested, sign-up on our Facebook page or email me (info@kytyper.com).
Take a look at some photos from last year's type-in!
We're planning to host another Type-In in May!! If you're interested in coming, please complete the short survey below.
We will be meeting in a great space in downtown Lexington called The Plantory! We'll have lots of room and even refreshments!
Feel free to spread the word to anyone you know that might be interested!
Read about our last Type-In.
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A question I am often asked is how to correct mistakes on a manual typewriter. There are a few options available today that work very well. I've used them all at one time or another. First, simply "x" through the mistake. For much of the writing done on manual machines, this is a perfectly acceptable solution when that pinky strays to the wrong key. Plus, it gives your writing some character. Embrace the typos! Another option is to use Bic Wite-Out Correction Tape (or a generic brand of the same item). When you make a typing mistake, roll up the paper so you can easily get to it, apply a piece of correction tape over the mistake and you're good to go....
