07-25-2021, 08:53 PM
I have now experienced the so-called "typewriter porn." I was researching what brands of manual typewriter I should be looking for, and learned quickly that the best ones were all manufactured before 1970. I ended up checking with the folks who actually repaired them, and they gave glowing, almost sensual reviews of some they liked. So here's the line-up in order of preference:
Hermes 3000
Olympia SM9 or SM8
Olivetti Lettera 32 or Lettera DL
Oddly, they are all portable. And generally expensive. Folks on eBay seem to know what that are worth. I can dream, can't I? I don't expect anyone to remember this list, but I figured I'd share what I learned in case any of you are thinking about this idea of being able to keep writing after a major CME.
Hermes 3000
Olympia SM9 or SM8
Olivetti Lettera 32 or Lettera DL
Oddly, they are all portable. And generally expensive. Folks on eBay seem to know what that are worth. I can dream, can't I? I don't expect anyone to remember this list, but I figured I'd share what I learned in case any of you are thinking about this idea of being able to keep writing after a major CME.