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| 1969 Olivetti Studio 45 1476307 |
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| the techno typeface I am still seeking |
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| more like a 5 year guarantee of psychedelic confusion |
No matter what I just said, don't think that all of the exciting typewriters are expensive. XD
Sent from my new Olivetti Studio 45
Sent from my new Olivetti Studio 45
Good philosophy for collecting! (:
ReplyDeleteI've narrowed my buys down also, to just machines I find at thrift stores, and I also finance my new buys through sales. I can do this only because some interesting machines still show up in my local thrifts, and because I've already got a nice set of machines that satisfy my typing urge. In this way, I've managed to pare down to less than 40 machines finally, and could prolly let loose a dozen more. I suppose that's giving up on the dream of owning a Kolibri or Voss or Rooy, but I think I can live with that.
I did fail to mention that there are plenty of cases where one of those especially amazing typewriters can be had for the same $60, or less! In fact, quite a few of my favorites have been quite cheap.
DeleteYes, you do have some of the better thrift store finds. :) In my case, here, the golden wonder Tacoma days are over (I think they were over before I got here) and going to thrift stores actually is a bad habit for me because I end up buying typewriters (things like Galaxies and Brothers I already have or have had) because they're cheap, rather than because I want them.
Yes - a lesson I've learned after a long while... I need to tidy up my collection and slap me on the face a few times before I hit the bid/buy button next time. But then - I've been saying that for a few weeks now - maybe I have to apply a heavier punch... :)
ReplyDeleteThat Studio45 looks - as usual - immaculately.
I suppose I do know that more than most people. :p
DeleteWhether your misuse of immaculately was intentional or not, I do love a good verb-adverb switch with words like look, smell, etc. I've heard the chips taste well in England.
Where to begin? I like the tiny square feet of the Olivetti! Fits perfectly into the design, which has curves but doesn't at the same time. The color is really flattering on this one. And te typeface is amazing! I'm still looking for a cubic/techno one, but it also needs to fit my buying principles so that makes it rather challenging.
ReplyDeleteAs for the buying part, I did indeed notice that you made a change and got more, well... picky. Which is of course a good thing. When just starting, it's hard to know what you want and like and it's easy to buy just for buying and trying. But you also end up losing a lot of money. That's why I early decided not to do that. Sure, I still have a couple machines that I don't use/like/want, but they eventually end up for sale. Hopefully returning the money I spent on it, to buy others I do like or am going to use. It's an interesting post, I'm guessing others will fold out their principles too. We can learn from each other through posts like this!
I could have gone over everything I liked about the looks in detail, but much was covered in my Escort 66 post. This typecast was mostly about the other topic.
DeleteIt's nice that you noticed, I think. :)
Even just last year I took the buying and trying overboard. I think it was because I actually could spend money on typewriters for the first time, and I really freaked out—kind of like a poor person winning the lottery. Thankfully it didn't end in demise!
I agree. Even just from the comments here I'm learning. :D
Great looking typewriter. I like the color and the Cubic Elite typeface. Did you compare the typeface you want to those in Ted's post of the NOMDA Bluebook? At least you may find the name for the desired one.
ReplyDeleteI too have greatly slowed my typewriter buying. I decided on a few desireable machines and then special type faces then on to pre-WWII machines. I find it is too easy to spend my hobby money on several lower priced affordable-to-me machines and then when one comes along I really want at a higher cost the result is I've already spent the money on lesser typewriters. Or I cannot do my radio,, photography or other hobbies. Like finishing my remote control or autonomous lawn mower.
It's not even in NOMDA—hence why I did not know of it before.
DeleteI'm glad in a way that for me it's just typewriters. :)
Sound advice. I think I need to be more choosy. Hopefully over time I'll be a little more discerning. A little patience would help too! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post ! I totally agree, and i begin to stop buying all cheap typewriters that cross my path or my computer mouse !!!
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