Finally, the cover for the long-awaited The Typewriter: a Graphic History of the Beloved Machine has been revealed. This book will feature over 200 pages of history, photos and timelines of the glorious typewriter. If you’re familiar with Uppercase magazine, you know this book will be beautifully designed by editor-in-chief Janine Vangool and printed with…
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Kickstarter: Qwerkywriter
Even typewriter lovers among us occasionally have to use a modern-day computer. Why not experience the beauty and feel of a vintage typewriter while you pound out your emails or Twitter missives? That’s where the new Kickstarter Project, the Qwerkywriter comes in. Its a USB keyboard (though there are plans for a Bluetooth adaptation if…
The “Upstairs” Typewriters
I admit it. I have a typewriter collection. All my machines are manual typewriters, no power needed other than my fingers bashing about on the keys and a good ribbon. When one must describe a portion of the collection and the “upstairs” typewriters, clearly there’s some typewriter hoarding going on here. The “upstairs” typewriters are…
Typewriter Acquisition: Olivetti-Underwood Lettera 22
I’m an equal-opportunity office supply junkie. Pens? Yes, of course. Paper? Yep. Staplers, paper clips, clipboards? Don’t mind if I do. And the coup de gras of old office goodies, manual typewriters? Oo la la! This weekend we went out to our favorite antique mall which is often a hot bed of vintage office supplies…
Ask The Desk: Typist’s Desk and Purse Pens
Robert asks: As a writer, I recently purchased an electric typewriter for drafting content. What kind of supplies are appropriate for setting up a vintage typing desk: lamps, pens, paper, erasers, etc.? If what you are hoping to do is to create a classically vintage workspace, be sure to go through the Vintage posts for…
Typewriters on the Oscars
I’ve been scouring the internet trying to get some information about the typewriters used as a backdrop in last night’s Oscars broadcast during the Best Writing categories. Did you see them? I haven’t been able to find any information about the typewriters, who owns them or where they came from (the Museum The Academy of…
Paper Mechanic Typewriter Calendar
When someone mentions “typewriter” and “calendar” in the same sentence, my ears prick right up. Add in a little paper mechanic magic and I am already writing the blog post in my head. This darling little desktop calendar stands in its own 3D foldable typewriter. Just print out the pieces and assemble. Consider it as…