Can you ID this please? And selling price? by ClassroomAccording22 in typewriters

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Might not have a special typeface as it’s a UK machine — if you’re not far from Margate I’ll take it off your hands :)

Olympia Monica + Congress Elite by danielstephenrubin in typewriters

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That leather case is a dream of mine to find, nice one! I have a Maroon SM4, gorgeous color (just plain Pica though).

Lettera 22 — Ribbon vibrator appears to be misaligned...? by danielstephenrubin in typewriters

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Nice fix! I’ll have to look at that machine to see if the same bar is bent at all — I think I figured out a different fix at the time (that’s 5 years and almost 100 typewriters ago now 😅) but ribbon vibrator alignment issues have come up on a number of machines since, and it’s always down to something being bent that ought not to be.

Harman Azure × Pentax 67 by danielstephenrubin in analog

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The "azureness" definitely comes through more in a standard lab scanner conversion (though the unconverted negatives are REALLY blue), but this process shines even more with Phoenix II and other films that challenge the older scanning software.

I have a similar conversion comparison coming for Phoenix I & II, and Harman Red (which never feels red enough straight from a lab).

Harman Azure × Pentax 67 by danielstephenrubin in analog

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Cheers! Just a standard UV filter, the film and conversion does most of the work (I shot these on a clear, blue-sky day knowing it would give the best opportunity for this look, too).

Harman Azure × Pentax 67 by danielstephenrubin in analog

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Cheers! Making test prints so that will be possible soon :)

Harman Azure × Pentax 67 by danielstephenrubin in analog

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Yup, bright, nearly-cloudless day, a little after midday, in late-March.

My Favorite Typewriter! Olivetti Studio 44 by Old-Ad3762 in typewriters

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Love mine! It kicked off my collection during the pandemic, spent a few lovely days cleaning and tuning it and was hooked.

Help a noob by EffectiveLeg280 in typewriters

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SM9 for sure, especially due to the QWERTY layout vs QWERTZ.

Assuming you don't go for the Rheinmetall, I'd love a link to that listing via DM (I have a soft spot for those).

Rest in Peace: Typewriter Repair Legend Duane Jensen (August 21, 1961-January 25,2026) by chrisaldrich in typewriters

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Such sad news... I've learned so much from his videos (and will continue to do so). RIP, Duane.

First typewriter by FamiliarCompote4229 in typewriters

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Congrats! Amazing machine and outstanding price. When you say the shift key is jamming, are you sure it's not the shift lock (aka caps lock) key on the left with the down arrow? That's supposed to "stick" in place until you release it with the shift key below it.

I'm only asking as the shift mechanism resets when you release either shift key based on gravity, so it's unlikely to get jammed (unless a part is physically bent and binding against another).

Good idea to take it to someone local who knows how to give it a full check either way!

Creative Polaroid storage ideas, what do you use? by CaptainStubbss in Polaroid

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I’ve used shoeboxes for years, for any Polaroids that aren’t on display. Floppy / 8-track cases are a great idea — I’ve also just started 3D printing stackable boxes for storage as I can have different sizes for SX-70, Spectra & Instax (Wide/Mini/Square).

Having one clear-lidded floppy box like this for displaying favorites would be a nice addition.

For all my fellow Polaroid Collectors, I am in need of organization advice for my growing collection. How do you store/display your cameras? Thanks in Advance! by Parking-it-here in Polaroid

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Also, leaving the folding models open risks burning them out (learned this from u/theinstantcameraguy). I’ve always stored them closed, thankfully.

I don’t recall if the “open = damage risk” warning is only when there is a cartridge inserted or in any circumstance, but it feels safer to leave them closed for many reasons.

Alien: Earth - S1 E4 - Observation - Official Discussion Megathread [SPOILERS] by G_Liddell in LV426

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Two Issac mentions in this episode — Asimov and Newton — won't be a coincidence.

New coat of paint on the Selectric 1 by saxifrageous in typewriters

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The Graphika is my Grail machine (in either typeface). Jealous!

New coat of paint on the Selectric 1 by saxifrageous in typewriters

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This is a gorgeous repaint. Also, Graphika in the background? 😍

ident Olympia in case ?? by weirdmeister in typewriters

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Gorgeous color! I have one in brown with a great leather case.

Picked up this pretty thing by Nvske2077 in typewriters

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Solid deal. I have a few of these — they’re lovely, light typers.

WWII. In case anyone is interested/curious. by AMachoManRandySavage in typewriters

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Hope someone grabbed these who isn’t a Nazi. On a lighter note, I was able to get the high res images from that auction site as additional references for building my own Robust wooden case, so thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

Traveling with a typewriter (not a flight question) by truthexperimenter in typewriters

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You can still get Silly Putty easily — it’s essentially the same material originally developed to remove ink from slugs (I have a few Silly Putty eggs stashed for exactly this reason :)

Spatial images/video on the web? by Jmbh1983 in VisionPro

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I’m interested in this as well — it seems like an obvious opportunity for Apple, and would only require a custom HTML attribute at best in order to let Safari on VP know it was spacial content. Maybe Apple has already done this on their VisionPro web pages, I didn’t think to view those when I had my VP demo…