My first typewriter was a Silver Reed. A manual portable typewriter. You know, in those far forgotten days before laptops and i pads.
It looked like this one
It had a lid with a handle..
Oh how I loved it.
I typed letters, stories, poems. One of the keys stuck. I think it was the E. But I still loved it.
I’ve been thinking lately, it would be nice to own a manual typewriter again, I would like to type some letters…..just for the fun.
Of course, to get in the real spirit of the occasion, it would be best to sit at a vintage desk to do such typing. No?
Maybe even with a cup of tea in a china cup and a bourbon biscuit I might just have some of those…
Sigh……I can just see myself.
Does anyone have a manual typewriter? How much do you love it?
It’s been like spring here today!
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Old school typewriters are so charming!
ReplyDeleteTypewriters are fun! Your typewriter was beautiful! You should own one again!
ReplyDeleteWe had to take typewriting classes in high school. Sometimes, I got frustrated because we were given a limited amount of paper, and I always made terrible mistakes! But now, I miss it!
LOVE!
Typewriters are fun! Your typewriter was beautiful! You should own one again!
ReplyDeleteWe had to take typewriting classes in high school. Sometimes, I got frustrated because we were given a limited amount of paper, and I always made terrible mistakes! But now, I miss it!
LOVE!
I, too, would love a vintage typewriter! Preferably one in a lovely pastel color :) I don't own one anymore, but when I was little my mom bought my brother and I an old typewriter to play with...I love the feeling of the keys striking the paper!
ReplyDeleteI sold mine years ago and I so wish that I had kept it.
ReplyDeleteI had a typewriter like that too! I don't remember what happened to it, your post bought back happy memories! I like the idea of a vintage desk with a cup of tea and bourbon biscuit.
ReplyDeleteSarah x
I do. It's a pale blue one. It's in the shed. One day, when our renos are done, I will use it again. I'll even type you a letter Claire x
ReplyDeleteSuch an inspiring addition.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite childhood toys was a typewriter - the problem was that you had to really whack the keys to get it to type well and got very sore fingers.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I love my new (to me) vintage typewriter. They have so much style and character.
ReplyDeleteGetting rid of my typewriter is one of my biggest regrets.
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to have one and I remember playing on it when I was a kid. I wonder if she still has it...
ReplyDeleteI have a manual typewriter and it's so pretty :) my sister in law bought it for me when we went to a market. I've been meaning to write her a letter on it. So thanks for reminding me.
ReplyDeleteI think a vintage desk is a must and it's on my 'must find' list. x
I love typewriters! We have one, but I need to get some more tape for it. I have no idea where to buy it!
ReplyDeletex Jasmine
Have a lovely Sunday!
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my first was when i was just a kid, it was 70's bright orange and i had it until i was about 24. it was too heavy to take with me and i left it with an ex-friend! wish i still had it.
ReplyDeletei had a manual typewriter when i was younger. it was kinda fun but difficult when you'd mess up. in college i started out with a word processor but moved to a computer. it doesn't seem that long ago but i guess it was. in high school i had to hand write all my papers!!!
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I have one! But I need to buy a ribbon for it... it's been one of those jobs that I've not quite done yet! :-) x
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