Typewriter revolution.

Attention all typing enthusiasts! Vintage typewriters are making a comeback in a major way, and it's time to immerse yourself in the timeless beauty and tradition of these classic writing machines.

Vintage typewriters are not only a nostalgic piece of history, but also a tangible reminder of simpler times, when technology didn't dominate our every waking hour. The allure of vintage typewriters lies in their simplicity, durability, and ability to evoke a sense of romanticism and mystery.

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The typewriter that birthed a wizard.

In 1990, a struggling single mother named Joanne Rowling sat down at a cafe in Edinburgh, Scotland, with a vision in her head. She had always been passionate about writing, but had never found much success until that point. But with a story about a young boy named Harry Potter who discovers he is a wizard, she knew she had something special on her hands. And she was determined to write it.

For the next several months, Joanne worked tirelessly on the first Harry Potter novel, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," using an old vintage typewriter she had found in a second-hand shop. The typewriter was a manual Olympia, produced in Germany in the 1960s, and it became an integral part of her writing process.

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The infamous ultraportable, the Hermes Baby / Rocket

Designed by Paillard, a Swiss company, in 1935, the Hermes Baby typewriter became famous for its compact size of 11 inches x 10 inches x 3.3 inches and its weight of just 7.7 pounds. Its portability made it an excellent choice for writers on the go, while its unique curved keyboard facilitated faster and more accurate typing, which writers like Ernest Hemingway greatly appreciated.

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Hermes Typewriters

Once upon a time, in a world without computers and keyboards, there was a device that allowed people to put their thoughts down on paper. That device was called a typewriter, and one brand stood out above the rest: Hermes Typewriters.

Hermes Typewriters have a rich history dating back to 1887 when they were first introduced by the Swiss company Paillard & Co. At the time, typewriters were still a new technology, and Hermes quickly became known for their high-quality machines.

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Neil Gaiman's Typewriter.

Neil Gaiman, the masterful wordsmith behind works such as American Gods and Coraline, is known for his unique writing rituals. One such ritual, which has garnered quite a bit of attention, is his preference for using a vintage typewriter when crafting his stories.

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Vintage Typewriters take over the world.

As a struggling writer, it's common to feel frustrated and stuck in a creative rut. Sometimes, we need to shake things up and try something new to reignite our creativity. That's where a vintage typewriter can come in. Despite the fears around buying a typewriter, there are many benefits to composing on one, and Classictypewriter.com is here to help ease those fears and provide solutions.

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Typewriter versus computer as the ultimate writing tool

The click-clack of typewriter keys is the music to many a writer's ears. It's a sound that conjures images of old-school journalists, hard-drinking novelists, and famously eccentric writers. Despite the proliferation of computers and their unparalleled ease of use, some authors choose to stick with the good old fashioned typewriter. They believe that it helps to make their writing better. In this post, we explore some of the most famous and quirky writers who still prefer the typewriter. So, if you're a writer looking to buy a typewriter, or just an admirer of literary oddballs, this one's for you.

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Charles Bukowski: In love with the typewriter.

One thing that Bukowski loved almost as much as alcohol and women was typewriters. He was passionate about his writing tools, going so far as to write an ode to his Underwood typewriter in his book “Love Is a Dog From Hell.” He said, “I always had a passion for the typewriter. It’s the one machine that has infinite possibilities… And so I picked up that Underwood and I started banging away at it.”

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Royal Typewriters.

Once upon a time, when the clacking of typewriter keys was the melodic soundtrack of a writer’s workday, there was a brand that reigned supreme: Royal Typewriters. Founded in the late 1800s in New York City, Royal became a trusted name in the world of typewriters, and for good reason.

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A typewriter for defeating distraction .

Are you tired of staring at a blank screen every time you sit down to write? Do you find yourself distracted by the endless possibilities of digital media? Maybe it's time to return to a simpler time when writing was a physical and tactile experience. And what better way to do so than with a restored vintage typewriter?

Not only will a vintage typewriter add a touch of nostalgia and charm to your home office or writing nook, but it can also provide you with a unique writing experience. With each clack of the keys, you'll feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that you're creating something tangible that can't be deleted with the click of a button.

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Cormick McCarthy's New Novels

There are a few points in history where form meets function so deliberately that a work of art is born in the union.

The Lettera 22 was designed by Marcello Nizzoli in 1950, and was an immediate sensation. It was awarded the Compasso d'oro prize in 1954. In 1959 the Illinois Institute of Technology chose the Lettera 22 as the best design product of the last 100 years. A specimen can be found in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Marcello Nizzoli followed up the wildly successful Lettera 22 design with the Lettera 32 thirteen years later. Though things got a little more square and less organic, something beautiful happened; one of history’s iconic typewriters was born. It’s been the machine chosen by countless writers throughout the century, including some of the most iconic creators of our times; Thomas Pynchon, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen.

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