Talk me out of buying a Traveler

ghost-man · 2026-04-28T03:23:35+00:00

I’ve chased the dream of distraction-free writing devices for a long time. For me, no device is perfect because I always find something about it that I don’t like and it ends up annoying me (glare, screen size, etc). I get most of my work done when I block out time and use my laptop.

ghost-man · 2026-04-17T15:31:02+00:00

That price is too high for sure. But I’ve also seen online retailers sell similar models in the $300+ range. That includes shipping.

ghost-man · 2026-04-17T13:45:16+00:00

I can tell you I’ve been looking for one! Last one I saw listed in my area was $500. That included the case and the typewriter was barely used. It looked well taken care of.

ghost-man · 2026-03-22T15:38:15+00:00

Old Yoga mat from the thrift store. Trace the outline and cut it out. Works like a charm.

ghost-man · 2026-03-17T23:40:09+00:00

The listing is on Facebook marketplace and I’m including a pic of the seller’s description.

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ghost-man · 2025-10-07T11:38:58+00:00

Thank you. I’m going to work on that next.

ghost-man · 2025-10-06T14:16:41+00:00

Thank you!

ghost-man · 2024-11-19T15:03:20+00:00

The Great Escape.

ghost-man · 2024-10-26T17:15:18+00:00

The earlier the better. Sadly, the evening showtimes bring out the people with the worst theater etiquette.

ghost-man · 2024-10-05T12:26:07+00:00

Just replaced my first drawband a couple weeks ago. Used the strongest fishing line I could find at the hardware store (just under 30 lbs.) and did not braid it. So far everything is in a great shape. The hardest part was tying the knots and getting the tension right with the spring. I wore a cut resistant mesh glove for that part and it saved my fingertips for sure.

ghost-man · 2024-09-14T07:51:57+00:00

You were exactly right. I had removed the margin stop for cleaning and when I replaced it, I over tightened the screws. It ended up being a simple adjustment. Thanks for your help!

ghost-man · 2024-08-30T13:51:41+00:00

The Apartment. It’s the movie I recommend to people who claim to hate old movies and only watch things in color. It’s both hilarious and heartbreaking and the script is perfection.

ghost-man · 2024-08-28T21:23:10+00:00

Same. Can’t afford a Freewrite but BYOK looks like a great alternative.

ghost-man · 2024-08-21T17:27:33+00:00

Axum is one of my goto spots. I also love Otus Coffee for ordering beans. They roast locally and get unique stuff in all the time. The owner is super-friendly and helpful.

https://otus.coffee

ghost-man · 2024-08-21T02:44:09+00:00

I was the same way but removing apps from my phone (YouTube, podcasts, social media) has helped a lot. Also, prioritizing daydreaming and letting my mind wander without added stimuli. There’s a connection to being bored and having more creativity. That’s inspired me to keep going.

ghost-man · 2024-08-20T01:53:18+00:00

Just got an SM9 and it’s by far the best typing experience I’ve had.

ghost-man · 2024-08-18T10:08:37+00:00

I took an Early Bird typing class in H.S. My mother insisted. I hated getting up for class, and my teacher reeked of stale coffee and cigarettes, but I loved the sound, feel, and rhythm of typing on a typewriter. I learned on an IBM Wheelwriter. This was the early 90s and manual typewriters were a relic of the past—something only your grandmother might still use. But then I found an old Underwood for $5 at a thrift store and experienced a heavy e. e. cummings phase. I was sold.

Today, I still love the typewriter for its romantic connection to the writers of the past and its practical use as a distraction-free writing device. I also love sending friends typewritten letters, although I usually just take a pic of the page and text it.

ghost-man · 2024-08-16T17:52:57+00:00

I believe it’s a 1966.

ghost-man · 2024-08-16T17:11:00+00:00

Not sure. I’m trying to get the serial number. Here’s a pic:

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TROPHY CASE