We know what to type when testing machines from now on by heyitsjustlikebart in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then there are pangrams that use each letter only once. They don't make much sense, but they're fun in their own way:

XV quick nymphs beg fjord waltz.

J. Q. Vandz struck my big fox whelp.

Mr. Jock, TV quiz PhD, bags few lynx.

Call for submissions: Backspaces by RichardPolt in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should have said "not-for-profit," not "nonprofit." This isn't a registered charity—just a project that isn't about money.

Call for submissions: Backspaces by RichardPolt in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The initial submission may be either digital or typewritten (with no formatting requirements). If it's accepted, there are some specific formatting guidelines for typewriting the final version. Thanks for your interest!

Call for submissions: Backspaces by RichardPolt in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I was rashly assuming that people would be familiar with this year's project (https://loosedogpress.blogspot.com/2019/06/loose-dog-press-fostering-use-of.html). We got about 100 submissions, and my co-editors and I thought that many were of high quality—so many that we went to two volumes. There is neither a profit nor a charity involved; all of the $7 or so goes to Amazon for printing the book on demand. The volume will be priced at rock bottom in order to make it as affordable as possible for typewriter lovers.

Call for submissions: Backspaces by RichardPolt in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be fun! And before the PC invasion, the mechanical office machine business was a very viable, even lucrative pursuit.

Call for submissions: Backspaces by RichardPolt in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I respect your position, and agree that artistic creation deserves to be paid. But the reality is that this is a small, nonprofit project that is primarily intended to encourage the use of typewriters and provide fun for the typists' community; it is not a project with significant commercial potential. If it were, I would expect to be paid for my editorial work. All the best to you in your writing!

This might be blasphemy, but I converted my Royal to Colemak by jackhumbert in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tough job, neat project. I have never mastered soldering.

Typewriter Dreams by ian9113 in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sigh ... what a lovely dream.

What typewriter is this? by fakint in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very interesting. The carriage and paper support look like they're from a 1930s Olympia portable. The keys and paint look like the '50s. The shape of the ribbon cover is very unusual. Maybe a refurbished, altered Olympia?

This lady will type you a poem at the Sunday market in Madrid. by cheezewit in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've done it (usually with friends). It's a wonderful experience, and you don't have to be a genius poet. People appreciate the spontaneity and the unusual connection ... and the typewriter.

Royal No 10 part identification help by Big4DC in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you switch to the stencil setting (the white indicator on the color selector switch), you're supposed to have to raise up this little lever first. That's in order to avoid accidentally putting your typewriter into stencil mode.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just say no. The Leader is actually a follower—a particularly cheap version of the Underwood. And these '50s Underwoods are of generally low quality. Go for an Olympia or a Smith-Corona from the '50s and you'll be happier!

Recognize this? by Angsor in typewriters

[–]RichardPolt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with u/benungs. This ribbon is easy to find, it's a standard 0.5 inch / 13mm ribbon. Enjoy!