tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post2890845709379446904..comments2024-03-09T23:23:11.400-08:00Comments on x over it: Fox Island Torpedo / London type-in/outx over ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15734152691021327395noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-22284681766033301632014-05-12T21:51:43.412-07:002014-05-12T21:51:43.412-07:00Throughout the years, there have been some shared ...Throughout the years, there have been some shared aspects between German typewriters. These are prevalent enough that they sometimes are kind of like an unofficial industry standard—take the ubiquitous German paper arm that folds up from the side and extends to be twice its' length.<br /><br />There are definitely similarities between the SM3 and the 18—though the Torpedo is a better typewriter in many ways.x over ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734152691021327395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-84611799926382654982014-05-12T21:48:00.413-07:002014-05-12T21:48:00.413-07:00That Torpedo has a lot of similarities to an Olymp...That Torpedo has a lot of similarities to an Olympia SM3, right down to what I can see of the case and its hold-down release. TonysVisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12004608151032301174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-39479585213503849752014-05-07T19:48:54.213-07:002014-05-07T19:48:54.213-07:00Same here—I did most of the typing on the benches ...Same here—I did most of the typing on the benches safe away from the water. The ledges were surprisingly sturdy though.x over ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734152691021327395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-10884854711174974282014-05-07T17:25:44.067-07:002014-05-07T17:25:44.067-07:00Beautiful spot, but it makes me nervous -- I can e...Beautiful spot, but it makes me nervous -- I can envision that Torpedo tumbling into the water!<br /><br />Enjoy the type-in, that pub is delightful and so are the typospherians of England.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-88944723482355720282014-05-07T05:31:36.979-07:002014-05-07T05:31:36.979-07:00When you have a few Torpedoes it's nice to hav...When you have a few Torpedoes it's nice to have typeface variety as well as color/design variation. :)<br /><br />There are quite a few differences between this version of Torpedo 18 and the more common one—much like comparing the SM2 to the SM3.x over ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734152691021327395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-59214385917787370902014-05-07T05:28:49.517-07:002014-05-07T05:28:49.517-07:00Who has two thumbs and is really envious of that m...Who has two thumbs and is really envious of that machine!? THIS GUY! :-) love it. Nice find, Nick - I am on the lookout for the same machine... Just not as particular about the typeface. ;-) afe travels!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331656773177360643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-59862474698864047152014-05-07T04:19:31.094-07:002014-05-07T04:19:31.094-07:00Oh, you will soon! Oh, you will soon! Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-5734564433733459732014-05-07T04:06:11.810-07:002014-05-07T04:06:11.810-07:00Well, I figured I might make my way into a few unf...Well, I figured I might make my way into a few unflattering photos at the type-in, so I wanted to set the record straight that I don't look ugly in every photo.x over ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734152691021327395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-34156291239065728042014-05-07T04:01:49.251-07:002014-05-07T04:01:49.251-07:00Here's a video explaining sand dollars—there w...Here's a video explaining sand dollars—there were hundreds of them along the beach there, and I'd never seen alive ones before: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uwOURjneWQ<br /><br />Well, I've never heard yours. :px over ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734152691021327395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-29067858864271866042014-05-07T03:35:21.314-07:002014-05-07T03:35:21.314-07:00Sand Dollar. Never soon one before. And look at yo...Sand Dollar. Never soon one before. And look at you! It is good to put a face to the words we read. Now, if we can work on a voice... <br /><br />Lovely spot to drop a torpedo. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877281529217716593.post-76389428551960955462014-05-07T03:10:20.087-07:002014-05-07T03:10:20.087-07:00See you there! I doubt there will be too much conf...See you there! I doubt there will be too much confusion between the typewriters and everyone else but good to have an ID photo all the same.Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.com