Just My Type.
I think as much as we all love the convenience and speed of our blessed computers, there's still a great love for the beauty of those gritty, old typewriter keys. I mean, who doesn't have a little bit of fascination with those heavy, outdated, and yet somehow elegant typewriters? I used to have an old Royal in my entryway, and I'd keep a sheaf of paper in for friends to add a note to - kind of my own idea of a guest book. In a one of my de-cluttering fits, I sold it, but I think it's time to find a replacement! In the meantime, I rounded up some typewriter love.
Beautiful, vintage 1950's Royal Typewriter from Three Potato Four.
Vintage typewriter from the thequietlibrarian's photostream.
Mixed Media/Illustration from MichelleMaule.
*Top vintage image courtesy of Picnic by Elle.
18 comments:
These are just too friggin' cool. Great post.
What great nostalgia! I love the typewriter inspired finds, and the ad is just lovely. I have a 1950s brochure from Remington titled "How to Be a Super Secretary," which is full of amusing sexist comments.
I try to type of my 1930s Royal at least once a week, as I find it inspires more beautiful text than my plastic computer keyboard :)
i know a man who still types on a typewriter for work. real work. i love vintage machines! The cameras, the blenders, the projectors - so beautiful.
Was watching Mad Men last night. There was the greatest shot of a sashaying secretary, covering up her typewriter for the night. It reminded me that not so long ago, when there were only typewriters. At my 1st job I told them I was a wizz at typing (and I am not). I was using an IBM golf ball - it was a nightmare. The delete button was broken so had to use packs of "wite out" strips.
Also - remember the first word processors. Sort of hideous. Not like those gorgeous typewriters you posted.
What a great idea for a guestbook. I love typewriters, but never think to buy them because I have nothing to do with them. Now when I see one, I'm going to grab it!
I have a few of them. Here's a peek-a-boo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sosylvie/182546167/in/set-72157594206125792/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sosylvie/182546165/in/set-72157594206125792/
Marcel just found a beauty. He'd been keeping his eye out. I'll put it on Flickr later today.
Do you want me to source one for you? Marcel paid $10 for his.
We've come a long way, baby! ha!!
Thanks for sharing Sylvia - nice! I'm going to wait until I return from Thailand in in November - but thank you!
I love the idea of keeping one in the hall for guests to use! Victoria, you are too clever for your own good.
K in Strawberry
ps I have one of those letter charms made from a typewriter key-- another way to express the ol' typewriter love.
I love vintage finds!!! Ahhhh, the typewrite, those were the days......
Hugs,
Lory
www.thediaryofl.blogspot.com
Thanks for including my turquoise Royal Quiet Writer Deluxe in your post! I've having a whole week of typewriter-related posts over at UPPERCASE.
http://www.uppercasegallery.ca/uppercase-journal/category/typewriters
Great idea, i love the thought of having a vintage typewriter as a guest book! How totally cute and cool :)
Fantastic post, dear Victoria!
So creative miss Victoria with your typewriter guest book idea!!! How fantastic.
I am such a fan of old typewriters, I see them every so often at auctions or estate sales and am so tempted to buy them. I don't let myself for fear I would start myself on an all out collecting frenzy.
I wouldn't mind having that pink Royal tho, it's gorgeous!!
HURRAY! Another love :) Michelle Maule's print is so perfect in this set of typewriters!
I love that entryway idea! You are so clever.
k, I know you mentioned you'd be waiting until you get back from your trip but....
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15658289
oh dear Carrie!! that is a beauty!! darn you!!! ;)
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