TWVS Episode 6 - Typewriter Travel

[@copyrightfreevideobyttf]

Brilliant how you drew 1 inch lines at the top and bottom of the backing sheets to let you know where the vertical margins are. Hope everyone survived the sand storm that was going on at the time of filming this video!

[@meedily]

Great video. I’m one of the 5% of people who absolutely despise Hermes machines. Huge Olivetti and Olympia fan, though.

[@loveisall5520]

As a guy who was a gym rat when I was younger, if I was traveling by car I didn't hesitate to take my office electrics with me. Can't say how many vacations and business trips I took by car, hauling different models of Selectrics and a really heavy Olivetti Lexikon 92C. These days, as an old man in my sixties, I will travel with my mint S-C Secretarial 300 'cause it's lighter and I can move it and is still a fantastic typer with a beautiful font. I own a Rocket, a Baby and an SF that I've had for a few decades, but I just type too fast for these great little machines.

[@bletheringfool]

Another reason I take the typewriter out, is a change of scene. To get out of the house. I grab the typewriter jump on the bus and sit outside the coffee shop (where an outside is available) I never thought of the bulldog clips. Adding those to my list. The weather is so changeable here in the UK/Ireland but in the right locations and conditions, typing outside is more fun. The algorithm is spewing out many of your old videos that I haven't seen and I love it.

[@ftmoonlightt9224]

I'm 16 and I'm a beginnerwith typewriters and I love your videos

[@Citizen_Kain]

ftmoonlightt Keep the analog revolution alive, kiddo! Those of us under 30 have a responsibility to never let these works of art become obsolete! So awesome to see more and more teens getting into typewriters.

[@NasserAlhameli]

Joe, thank you so much! I my self I love how the look of rypewriting,,, Classic and velvid look of the embossed letters! Its an art way of looking at it

[@oldpocketknife3568]

Typewriter themed videos are hard to find on youtube, especially of this quality.Keep up the good work. Greetings from serbia.

[@233kosta]

As a proud owner of *multiple* LOUD IBM keyboards (typing this on a model F), I very much appreciate the kinaesthetics of typing with proper tactile and audible feedback. I'm also quickly becoming aware of the vast differences between the crisp, smooth and light models F I tend to favour, and the heavy and clunky, purely mechanical typewriter. I don't strictly speaking see a _need_ to use a typewriter for work/projects, but it's a great journey into a world of mechanical wonder which was already considered "obsolete" by the time I was born. There's just something special about a purely mechanical device which needs little more than human power to operate. There is of course the added benefit of complete independence from other infrastructure - no internet required, and for manual models - no power either. In terms of traveling with a typewriter, I see it more as a tool to bring to a customer's office rather than something to take to a cafe. I imagine it won't be long until one is ejected from said cafe, along with one's typewriter.

[@Assistime]

I'm a enterprise lawyer (24yo) and I've worked with a few Articles of Association/Incorporation and Quota/Shareholders Meetings Assembly Reports typed in typewriters. To see the intelectual work stamped on a paper that is over thirty years old really motivated me to get into typewriters... Who knows I'll manage to convince a client to register a contract or document hand typed in the commercial board hahahah that'd be nice! I'm a big fan! Hope this comment finds you well and healthy! Cheers from Brazil

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Thank you, and welcome to the channel!

[@johnc.bojemski1757]

Typewriters, unlike electronic word processors or computers, force the operator/writer/typist to actually THINK about the process while creating the desired text. It fosters "MULTI-TRACK" thinking and discipline of thought and action.

[@troy808]

Joe!! My all time goal is to have a type In with you , while we discuss all this digital nonsense! Love the videos man!! Keep it up

[@erykfreethinker7147]

If I took my typewriter into a coffee shop - any coffee shop where I live I would be asked to leave as soon as I released the clamshell! This is regardless of people playing online games with crazy noises and all the other stuff like mobiles ringing and general hub-bub. The sound of typing is regarded as an irritant because people type noiselessly on interactive screens. On the other hand when the interactive screens have tapping enabled this is not seen as an irritant! Go figure! This is an excellent series of videos and I have learned a lot. Thanks for uploading!

[@tylersheldon4140]

You know, I hadn't considered the sound being a comparative irritant before. That's an interesting point, but not the only reason I'd shy away from bringing my 'writer to a coffee shop. The hipsters have ruined that for the rest of us...

[@rustyalcorta3643]

Greetings from Texas. I am so happy someone like you has posted such great videos. Typewriters are great therapy. Mine have gotten me through the worst of times. Again thank you.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

You are welcome!

[@johnc.bojemski1757]

I ALWAYS used at my desk and travelled with a WEBSTER pocket dictionary and thesaurus. They were key tools along with a set of pencils, sharpener and large eraser.

[@neilpiper9889]

I travel with an Adler Contessa and have been doing that since the 1980s. It's never let me down.

[@tylersheldon4140]

I appreciate the nuances you point out between the medium-zize and ultraportables. Though I agree with Eryk (not sure I'd want to take my Smith-Corona Electra or even my Royal Companion to a coffee shop), you've delineated reasons for clear preference. Thanks for this, and for all your vids, Joe. They're helpful and thorough.

[@bruhjun]

Loving these videos, Joe! Kind regards,

[@vincentaurelius2390]

One of my favorite uses for a typewriter is to copy works of literature, not entire novels but rather a single page or short chapter.

[@johnc.bojemski1757]

I'm pretty sure Andy Rooney always used to sware by his ultra portable "HERMES" typewriter? He talked about it once in an interview.

[@misterf7739]

This video is awesome, although I could never use a typewriter in a cafe. I would get too self-conscious.

[@LoriLinstruth]

Hi Joe, thanks so much for this series! I've recently become obsessed with typewriters and am trying to do research to increase my chances of buying a usable one. Here in the Netherlands there really aren't any places where I can go try things out, unfortunately. Question: for the lettera 22's do you find the round or rectangular keys more comfortable for typing? I thought you mentioned it in one of the videos, but now I can't find it.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

It's been a while since I've compared them. I think the oval keys feel better to me, but it has as much to do with the machine's individual feel.

[@HoNow222]

Very fun video!! thanks!

[@Steaknstuff]

My typewriter is bulky as can be, so I don’t know I could move it around. It’s also electric, so there’s not many places I can use it. It is a Brother AX-25.

[@michaelallen8137]

Thanks Joe! Keep it analog.

[@SOUNDsculptures]

Excellent video, very informative. I'm afraid this isn't a question regarding any of the typewriters, but I'm very interested to know what mic you are using please? It's very effective. Thanks if you find the time to reply.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Audio Technica with 16 foot wire. I bought mine from Amazon.

[@SOUNDsculptures]

+Joe Van Cleave Thank you for your reply. I don't suppose you know the model number? I once had Audio-Technica ATR-3350 ATR Series Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier mic but couldn't get anywhere near this kind of quality you're getting! I'm guessing it couldn't be that series.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

I think it is: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZA6EJO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@SOUNDsculptures]

+Joe Van Cleave Thanks very much.

[@ParsimoniousTV]

I have to write first drafts on my typewriter because every time I'm on my laptop I end up watching KZbin videos about writing for hours instead of actually writing. The problem is that I have a Smith Corona Classic 12 and it's supposed to be portable but it's way too heavy for me to carry because I'm really out of shape. This is the smallest one that the typewriter store near me had.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Another reason to have more than one typewriter, one larger for home and a portable for travel.

[@ParsimoniousTV]

Joe Van Cleave Yeah. I might have to get a smaller one but it might be hard to find because I don't wanna order online so that I can test it out in person before I buy it.

[@steveokon5431]

HI Joe, I'm loving your videos and the info you're sharing. I'm new to the typewriter world. I recently came across and purchased a beautiful green L.C.Smith Corona flat top standard. I am anxious to start using it. At home, so I'm looking for an ultra compact to take out on my out and abouts. Very good food for thought here. I'm in favor of the Skyriter because of the vids I've been watching, and they look and sound very cool. As you just shown , the little rocket here, this looks great too.. Do you gave a preference between these two ? Thanks again, typing off

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Well, I haven't used a Skyriter, but in general I like that era of Smith-Corona. I get the sense that the Skyriter would be more rugged than the Rocket. Of course, Skyriters are a bit expensive these days. Good luck.

[@dadtype2339]

When I lived in AZ, we called sand storms Haboobs. Funny name but not something you want to mess around with.

[@Moiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Hi. I just took my tywritter Olivetti lettera 32, and I was typing prfectly but suddenly the tab is no longer working... It slides alll the way through. Could you help me to fivure out how to stop from sliding all the way when I change lines???

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Try setting a tab near the left side, then look under the carriage on the left side, the tab bar is a round metal rod with numerous pins sliding in holes. You should see the tab you set as one of the pins moved to the opposite side of the bar. Can you set and clear the tabs and see these pins move back and forth?

[@marcopej]

Thank you!!!

[@ivangirondracovan956]

entonces la que tengo yo no es buena ? es un silver speed 750 un abrazo grande muy educativos sus videos

[@Alexmartinlopez]

thank you for this video

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

🌎👍❤

[@naf546]

Why typewriters are more awesome then laptops: [*] No hard to see/irritating artificial pixelated screen. [*] No stress over battery level. [*] No boot up time. [*] No constant advertisements and distractions. [*] No irritating whirlling fans, heat and EM fatigue. [*] No costly software subscriptions. [*] No software security and privacy concerns. [*] Considerably less pointless jargon and confusion. [*] No system crashes and loss of work. [*] More tactile experience. [*] No need for an external printer and expensive printer ink.