Typewriting - 1969 Hermes Rocket Typewriter

[@ButterStick64]

God. I really want a typewriter now. *Update* : I GOT ONE AND I LOVE IT

[@TheDiddster]

My dad has one in his office

[@robertwebb5306]

There is a good range of typewriters on a site called Etsy. Many are not cheap but they’re good quality. I bought a very nice Hercules 100 cursive font typewriter on that site and love using it. Another site I’ve used is El Granero in Spain.

[@TheDiddster]

@@robertwebb5306 sick

[@robertwebb5306]

Murtaza khan what?

[@signlogin9]

Gosto de escrever rápido, mas não tenho máquina de escrever 😅😅😅

[@PuroresuFan]

Why was this so satisfying to watch?

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Magic!

[@nakapaa]

I know right?

[@edwardseymour4691]

Because typing here is actual fast typing, like a secretary would do in the movies. This is very satisfying to see.

[@demonprincess5634]

no idea i got bored

[@1967buickriviera]

Lunastarling hmm

[@spider-manthehero1664]

Cause when power goes out you won't lose your work

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Brilliant!

[@smeqwack7337]

Laptops tho

[@tavariskaiser6742]

@@smeqwack7337 Laptops eventually run out of power. With a typewriter, you can keep on writin' like no tomorrow. As long as you take care of that typewriter, that mechanical beauty can last you forever, and if such writing talent is passed down from generation to generation, that typewriter literally becomes a sacred heirloom.

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

@@tavariskaiser6742 Blisters tho ( I have electrical typewriters )

[@ily_as]

@@tavariskaiser6742 you still need ink tho

[@kathybost1879]

I'm old enough to have taken a class in high school called "typing" It was exciting because we had ELECTRIC typewriters!!!! It was either that class or Latin. I typed all my high school papers on a manual. This was when you actually had to go to a library for your research. Ya, life was good. This one is a cutie.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

I suffered the same fate. Yet, I am mid-twenties. We had 25 electronic Smith-Coronas. Ironically, I hated typing...

[@TheAnonyy]

I learned to TouchType in 1995/6 in UK college on an Olivetti ET 2450, of which I am looking for just know

[@lucabeckr]

24, I've also learned typing in middle school (German: Gymnasium / Unterstufe) on Electric Typewriters, because you cannot erase your mistakes (since they have removed the erase band). It took an entire year before we switched to computers.

[@techguy9023]

Spent the first year of typing class on 1950/1960 manual Underwoods and a few lucky people got Olympia SM9s. The second year we all had new IBM Selectrics. I remembered making 15 j’s before I got my finger off the key.

[@HrLBolle]

just over 30 and looking back I wish we would have had this as a mandatory class at school, same goes for doing mathematics ( base and advanced) long hand and on paper

[@yuri_nstp1779]

I love the sounds of the typewriter. You really feel what you are writing. I badly want to have typewriter right now. Honestly, I never saw a typewriter.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Many haven't. However, there has been an admirable resurgence in popularity. So in that regard, perhaps there is a chance you will in future. :)

[@yuri_nstp1779]

@@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121 I am very happy that I already have my own typewriter, an Underwood (Antares) and I enjoy typing by using this amazing machine.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

@@yuri_nstp1779 Antares machines are very swagger little machines. Enjoy it!

[@beetlejuiceisreal238]

It's so small and red and cute I want it now

[@wolftownesque]

me too

[@jayveeaurea9091]

Sameeee... this would be a great device to make reviewers...

[@varshalad2500]

I also want it

[@TheDiddster]

I also want it

[@dimthecat9418]

Isn’t it orange or am I colour blind?

[@solidusslim2384]

Simple design with a nice color, what a neat little machine!

[@griego6619]

Why is his typewriters so smooth

[@snoopdoge7311]

Its lubed

[@pumpkin91ful]

@@snoopdoge7311 typewriter don't needs lubrification.

[@snoopdoge7311]

@@pumpkin91ful oil lubing is a thing that was used by my grandfather

[@yuukirinon]

Recently, I fell in love with typewriters and found this video. I like typing like my fingers are dancing. :)

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

haha awesome 💜

[@deus2570]

You can use a normal keyboard...

[@TheAnonyy]

You can type on a computer it's called touch typing (with all 10 fingers)

[@Rod-bp8ow]

Eloquence means it is perfected and as precisely applied as a Typewriter. The sleek and tactile motion keeps it moving all the way. It is good to be as continuos as a typewriter, pause is editing, laughter is for genuine moments of grammar lapses, slips, as well as many ooops. Breathless and leaving one breathless is another statement. Begin yours, its worth to try the outstanding, missing technology, engineered and perfected.

[@olegtarasovrodionov]

Here's what he wrote: This is a beautiful orange 1970's Hermes Rocket typewriter with script font that I bought a few months ago from Craiglist and I am very happy to say that. I did. There are terrific little typewriters that type very well that have a very nice touch to them. They are quite similar to the Brother typewriters from this era but are still more style full. Unthanks to the plastic body though. But this typewriter types very nicely. I love the feel of the keys, and I really like the design of it. I can imagine that if this typewriter was metal that the quality would be absolutely terrific however, this is the way they were made and we just have to work with it. Hermes typewriters are terrific machines and I really enjoy using them. Their look and their mechanics both are terrific. Take the Hermes 3000, for example, which is a bigger bulkier older typewriter, yet it still has such a nice look to it. They also came with script font sometimes, but the one that I had didn't. None the less, these typewriters were made in a time that they were still build to last but were just before the time that the personal computer came, and that is why they were barely used.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Are you rummaging through my recycling bin??

[@olegtarasovrodionov]

@@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121 No. I just tried to see the text or set to x0.25 mode to see which keys were pressed

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

@@olegtarasovrodionov Hah! Good man! It's been a while but I believe that comes close to what I wrote, yes!

[@KimsLantern]

This is one of those ‘satisfying’ sounds I love. Thanks for this.

[@MichaelGrey11]

The Ancient Lantern the sound of work being done

[@1967buickriviera]

Mike Jim my favorite sound

[@dxBarByxP]

TAKA TAKATAKAKATAKAJATAKAKATAKAKAK ᵈᶦⁿᵍ

[@KaciCooperations]

Typewriter:

[@ruggiebuggie3195]

ASMR, but without the creepy 'touching'.

[@LoneWolf-ns8vm]

Love your Thumbnail *Feeeed me* *Feeeed me* 😂

[@1967buickriviera]

Lone Wolf95 bruh chill

[@janKanali]

Shrek is watching you through your window OMG a Shrek in my window

[@malachiroy8858]

Typewriting has been the day that she is a good person in my world 🌎 please thank her lord for moments as well soon enough I wanna life question me again how about Forever After sweetheart belated.

[@formacat]

wtf is going on in these replies

[@69yearsago25]

I remember my father used this kind of typewriter. RIP dad.

[@pamelagarrett3754]

I have 12 typewriters dating between the 1920’s- 1970’s. I type on them all pretty regularly but I must admit that my little Hermes Rocket is my favorite to type on. It’s super lightweight and fun to use. I picked up my first typewriter in the early 80’s from off a pile in the junkyard. I took it home, cleaned it up and fell in love.

[@darkluck6030]

Oh, no... You must be kidding... I had a similar model of Hermes typewriter back in my high school days. Same color as the one at the video, stolen from some Lovecraft's tale; remembering I had to use the letter L to replace the missing number 1 still brings me goosebumps, not to talk about the dismay I felt when I looked at that 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 sequence... And even when I could get over these then came that little triangular piece of metal at the middle that tended to rip the sheet you just typed if you didn't pull it properly backwards. But, well, at least finding someone who still enjoys it eased a little the damage that caused the recall of using that crap. Thanks 👍🏻

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

Here's a trip to the monthly letter-writing club organized by the Regional Assembly of Text in Vancouver for all typewriter enthusiasts .... & mail enthusiasts .... snail mail enthusiasts .... etc ...... sorry about the blabla at the beginning but ti was a full day vlog & that was before I started making better edited, shorter vlogs. Also, my 1st language is French, I try to keep it bilingual but my earlier stuff wasn't always super consistent. Club & typing starts at 18:45 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl6cmH-YZsehqc0 😊👍

[@ebersonvagner8825]

I just fell hete by chance... And... It's inspired me to restore mine... Now, I'm a proud owner of an Olivetti Lettera 35 !!! Traveling to the past... Taking back my hobby as a writer (amateur) but the feel of of typewriting in a machine like that is amazing.

[@buddycollier5056]

I learned to type in high school. Some of the typewriters in our class did not have letters on the keys. You got to type on those to show that you had memorized the keyboard

[@Ml-xw3bh]

Hello, can you make a tutorial about the functions and how to use the hermès baby typewriter ?

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Yes, I can! And will do so!

[@TanMukou0523]

How normal people use typewriter: This video How Gamer use typewriter: Save Your Progress? Yes No

[@TanMukou0523]

@@guardianofthevoid9414 Yup :)

[@gorahott8647]

How normal people use typewriter: This video How KID use typewriter: Save Your Progress? Yes No

[@TanMukou0523]

@@gorahott8647 XD HAHA

[@nateholden7598]

Ok now I want this typewriter too. It makes cool and satisfying clicky noises. How quiet is it? It sounds really loud on video.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

It's rather clacky. But definitely a pleasant experience to type on!

[@nateholden7598]

@@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121 Alright thanks for the info.

[@dilawarhussain5109]

I was so good at using the typewriter which was my great great grandfather's. But then one day it vanished and I got to know that they had thrown it away. 😐Since then, I've been wanting a typewriter.

[@andre.79]

Beautiful! The Olivetti Lettera 82 is exactly the same as this one.

[@thatrecord5313]

My goodness, the short hammers, the obsolete carriage shift mechanism, the loosely attached keys... My 1958 Smith-Corona Clipper is nothing like this. But I love it! Tell me, is it easier to type on and less pressure is needed?

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

It is not as bad as it seems and sounds. I am actually a fan of this mechanism. It is rather responsive to most typing-styles. My friend has used it who has a completely different style and it worked just fine.

[@thatrecord5313]

Hello Dr. Typewriter, thank you for responding. And thank you for answering my question. Because of you video, I am thinking of getting one of these machines. People just have the most positive of reviews on this machine. Thank you!

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

No worries. Believe me when I say these are nice.

[@thatrecord5313]

Oh, I believe you.

[@theonebegotten]

The typewriter requires slamming your index finger as opposed to your thumb into the spacebar

[@nail0675]

Where can i buy one of these wonderful typewriter "safely"

[@moderndaycaveman8516]

look on eBay and check the seller rating, I'd say yes if they're around 93 or above positive rating

[@nail0675]

@@moderndaycaveman8516 thanks

[@moderndaycaveman8516]

@Trying to get 100 likes without a video the 93 or above was for seller rating, I'd just look at description if it says working

[@kyshahisham2404]

I have my grandfather's typewriter, he gave it to me he said he didn't really use it anymore, and he bet i can use it too, soon enough that typewriter will be my antique collection.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Very neat! Put it to work!

[@callacallaq]

Damn. This looks better then a keyboard! I'll add this to my cart indeed.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

You better! ;)

[@nakapaa]

super gorgeous piece of workmanship

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Right. Such a beautiful machine. Matches my t.v.

[@MarkMphonoman]

Still have my college typewriter.

[@yourflyisopen]

I do have an old typewriter in my grandmother's old reading center. It was so satisfying to type though.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

With the right techniques, they are very pleasant to use!

[@hugonegrete6325]

I wanted to see the text written ;'

[@ryushogun9890]

I wanted to see the result e .e

[@Kays_Customs]

why does this thing have a backspace button?!

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Sometimes you press to lightly and the escapement will trip but no type will appear on the page and continue on with your until you realize. This way you can go back. Another reason would be that people use erasers and Tip-ex and then you don't have to manually align the carriage when going back. It's surprisingly handy to have still.

[@MirandaJackson0]

Sorry to be so late, but I find the backspace quite useful when some letters seem less clear than others, and also in some cases of typo. I just recently received my first typewriter

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

Also to make an exclamation point, you type an apostrophe, backspace, then a period ! ' . ' . !

[@ovisergiu]

I received this model as a gift when I was in high school, but back then I did not know how to repair it and in my area were not repairs shops/men. My problems were the ”r” and ”3” and ”f” keys (they remained stuck on the paper). I sold it few years ago and now I kinda miss it...

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

They were probably just sticky. These things don't go wrong.

[@serge933]

Would have been a 5 min fix.

[@ovisergiu]

Back then I did not know that... But I still have my Erika Naumann 5! :-)

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Oh, well. It is what it is.

[@kittycatandlisa]

I WANT A TYPEWRITER LIKE THIS

[@rustyalcorta3643]

Thanks for this video. I like this typewriter too and the Hermes Baby that John Steinbeck used.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

They are wonderful little machines.

[@GarisLintang]

i just watch an old film, and God i need typewritter

[@666kingdrummer]

I don't think i've ever seen a typewriter that typed in Cursive before.

[@jellymouldgta]

Beautiful typeface!

[@grairmagakian5673]

Once upon a time... when I was young ... ;-)

[@lizzy7651]

I wish some people would still build these and sell it at a reasonnable price.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

They've tried restarts. But the dismal quality has left it fruitless.

[@robertwebb5306]

Typewriters are great fun. I have found this out because using a laptop now strains my eyes if I use one too long. So now I’ve gone back to typing some letters overseas. Apart from this it is nice to know I’m not harming the environment with electronic waste. That makes me feel good, especially in this day and age where we need to be more conscious of looking after our planet. 😊

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Typewriters are indeed very fun. I have been around them my entire life, and still enjoy using my machines on a daily basis. I should find the time to do it more often. I do correspond with a lot of people via the traditional way!

[@pankaburek59]

@@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121 i wish having one i like the old that are sick expensive and more modern like 50-80s don't want anything that cost more than 100 sadly at my country making nothing a expensive thing is natural Well wish me luck getting one im not sure what i gonna use it for but im sure it don't gonna be antique I looked for typewritters nearby my town and there's a little bit some cost 100 some 50 If i gonna buy any how can i check working condition some of sellers says "Im not sure about it but it seem to work" Sorry if don't understand what i say i still learn english and i write still bad

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

@@pankaburek59 The popularity of typewriters has driven prices to insane heights lately. I'm not opposed. It's better than the opposite but it makes it difficult to collect enjoyably. Best of luck!!

[@e4c5c3d5exd5]

that's a beautiful typewriter

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Thank you!

[@rutiguer2701]

Love this video. Nice ASMR. Very nice typewriter.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

I am glad you like it, thank you!

[@theonebegotten]

0:30 why I don't use a typewriter

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Oh, the effort is inhuman.

[@SOUNDsculptures]

Clipping a small bulldog clip to the top edge of the paper will keep it weighted against breezes.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

I rarely type outside anyways. In the summer when the fan's blowing I'll use that tactic. :)

[@youssefsoliman3341]

Why you said that ​@@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121

[@orecalle]

That sound is great!

[@zariaflaze3852]

I was vorn in 2008 and i still use my mom's old typewriter.....

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Kudos! It's exciting to hear young people still using these!

[@Zapzap3132jarek]

What a cute little typewriter

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Thank you!

[@isabeltrejo3528]

Wow, it seems super portable!

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

It is very!

[@mangalagiree468]

I love this type writer

[@melodi22]

I wish I had one...With the wish to own one...I learnt Typewriting...But my parents feel procuring one for me is a waste....No worries...Shall listen to this all day long without even getting bored ....😑

[@SevenFootPelican]

Such an amazing little matchine

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

I love it very much.

[@SatyapriyaMallick]

Where I can get a typewriter????...I need it

[@DonoPlushie4537]

Try getting one from an online store, like Amazon or ebay

[@SatyapriyaMallick]

@@DonoPlushie4537 I m not getting it anywhere in india😭😭

[@hamster-hands2444]

Excuse me, I have a Hermès just like this, but mint, and the carriage locked. Would you happen to know HOW to unlock it?

[@NikolkaMrs]

Oh this one is so cool and cute i recently found lettera 32 and i really have to hit letters hard or its not gonna show the letter so well. Maybe i need to oil it more? 😂Or replace the tape?

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

You should never have to force the keys. It sounds like you might be at the end of a ribbon end which is binding the mechanism.

[@TheDiddster]

This is quite useful for esays and some other things

[@deanos32]

When the power went off for a couple of days, but you still have to work on a essay.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Been there, done that.

[@THELAITHSHOW]

I love that 1969 typewriterMom said I'll have one for ChristmasIf I Be hey V

[@heribertasantos8842]

Como comprá-la? Quanto?

[@kustikawijaya3500]

Type write so nice, like it

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Thank you!

[@dividedjoy8257]

The Hermas rocket,Hermas baby and Olivetti Lettera 82 look quite the same.I am wondering why?

[@M77BOOTS]

Waiting for one red Hermes Baby, it's in the mail now (Norwegian keyboard) and I paid around $.25 for it + shipping. Hope it get here in one piece.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Wait....25 CENTS?

[@M77BOOTS]

@@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121 I probably got it wrong with the digits .. twenty-five dollar or 250 Norwegian Kroner! Machine is in the house before the full winter up here.

[@minkya1010]

That is a sweet apple of a machine

[@a.6221]

hello i’ve just gotten a baby hermès from the same year and I can’t figure out how to put the case back on safely? the lever doesn’t fold in like i see from the manuals online. I’m wondering if you could help with this?

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

It is essential for the carriage to be centered prior to replacing the lid.

[@schnoz2372]

Beautiful

[@Idorandomstuff772]

I really want one.

[@beccag9506]

I want one for Christmas

[@MegaJefflin]

That's incredibly fast

[@melodi22]

You use the 3 fingered method?? I use all my fingers hence..

[@shilojones9115]

I find these videos satisfying to watch.

[@chuxei3258]

how do i clean this type of typewriter? im having a bit of a problem with mine

[@Jb3rt_133]

The ping sounds like the ping sound of a Garand rifle

[@adid.5585]

This is mesmerizing! Were you typing with handwritten letters?

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

In a sense. :)

[@artemiosantiago8277]

BUG HONEY WHAT IS EVER 12 YEARS? OF THE TYPEWRITER? THE TYPE SO COOL!

[@Voltaire619]

Greetings! Where did you purchase this type writer from?

[@kittycatandlisa]

I really want it

[@typewriterexperience465]

So nice!

[@BoyKnitter]

I love my Rocket. I have to admit thought, I love my Royal more.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

So do I!

[@vincentaurelius2390]

Very nice. Metal body or plastic?

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

These are plastic. Earlier models were metal.

[@Potatoalex538]

Sir can you tell me what is the use of typ writer at this day and age. Tell me few examples which is really important

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Anything from personal correspondence, to the drafting of essays and the completion of forms...to name a few...

[@chriswriter84]

very similar at Antares Compact, wondrfull!

[@kingshawn6982]

What do the blank buttons on the bottom left and bottom right do ?

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Those are the shift keys!

[@selenacordova7257]

What if you mess up 😭

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

I am perfect.

[@DaggerMan-ov1vf]

Use White out to erase the mistake

[@1967buickriviera]

Ch33seBurg 1230 or redo it...

[@danbotten5602]

If you mess up you can go back to where you messed up and put a x across it

[@kiranreddy1258]

If you don't own a typewriter, I have added typewriter simulator to Kiran's Typing Tutor (It is completely free)

[@lenybaluya9687]

I want to buy typewriter now

[@rubyljungberg6095]

I Love Typewriter

[@SHOKNI]

This is oddly satisfying.

[@franceswu6367]

Nice video! I really want to get a typewriter, but I want to find an affordable one, too. The ones I’ve seen online are quite expensive. Any recommendations?

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Yes. Seek bigger machines. People tend to want smaller colour-full typewriters. If you would just like a typewriter, look for full-size office machines. Those tend to go a bit cheaper

[@franceswu6367]

Thanks!

[@silvanaorizi5643]

I am goving to buy a tipewriter and start writing novelle its so relaxing ☺️🌞

[@corey747]

What font is that? I have not seen a Hermes with that font. The rockets have standard font. What gives?

[@Wingnut353]

Its a script font and it is a lot of work to change the font (basically rebuilding the whole typebar assembly) however they did come with alternative fonts, most are just more rare than the standard typeface. Some newer typewriters have changable slugs on the typebars, and then ther are electric daisywheel printers that you can change the wheel easily to alternative fonts.

[@silverfox4055]

Oooooh, I think I'd rather like to write on one of these! It sounds like it's rather 'thonky' than 'tinny'.

[@hanishsareen]

nice typing bro...

[@av8bvma513]

A silicone "Auto Dashboard Non-slip Pad" or closed-cell foam pad, A4 or letter sized, will give your typewriter more 'purchase' and stop it skidding left as it escapes, right as you sweep a new line, reduce the sound reflected, and generally make it a much more pleasant experience.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Good idea. I often use cork pads as a placement surface.

[@muncak0]

cool typewriter.

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

Thank you. Glad you like it.

[@emanuelesavant4530]

How many beats can you make per minute?

[@BvsMAcosh]

Seems tiny. Is it comfortable?

[@kustikawijaya3500]

So nice

[@kneecoal1567]

Where can I get this stuffff OMG

[@KevinEontrainer381]

Can it run HTML?

[@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121]

If I put shift-lock on...