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  2. Jun 2025
    1. Kmart 300 Deluxe 12 Typewriter by [[Joe Van Cleave]]

      Because of the geometry of the JP-7's ribbon vibrator, which hinges from the right rather from the middle, the ribbon can rub against the paper/platen. To remedy this, one can mis-thread the left side to keep the ribbon away from the paper.

  3. May 2025
    1. Typewriter Video Series - Episode 189: Underwood SX by [[Joe Van Cleave]]

      Joe mentions, again, how standards fill up your field of view and aid in cutting out distractions so you can focus more while writing.

      At the end Joe talks about the hobby of repairing typewriters.

  4. Apr 2025
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  6. Dec 2024
    1. The 2023 Rover Typewriter: Worst Machine Ever? by [[Typewriter Chicago]]

      I know Michaels was carrying the We R Memory Keepers typewriter, but hadn't heard about Home Depot carrying them.

      Rover made by Shanghai Weilv Mechanism Company still making typewriters (bad quality control, plastic, poor alignment). These are variously rebadged as: - the Rover - the Royal Epoch - We R Memory Keepers (Michaels, Home Depot) - Royal Classic (metal shell) - Maplefield (Target, Walmart, Michaels) - The Oliver Typewriter Company

      Will Davis has determined that they're all based on the Olympia Carina.

  7. Sep 2024
    1. Typewriter Video Series - Episode 187: Remington Ten Forty by [[Joe Van Cleave]]

      JVC: Somewhere between a portable and an ultraportable. Good, but not great. Could be a solid, easy-to-use machine for a type-in. He wasn't a fan of the touch. Likely wouldn't use it as a daily machine.

    1. Remington Monarch by [[Joe Van Cleave]]]

      The Remington Monarch (rebadged as a Singer Graduate), is one of the few machines with 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 line spacing settings.

      It has a true carriage lock on the front of the machine.

      Generally solid build, particularly on the main body. Only some portions on the back are pressed metal.

      JVC generally likes this machine with respect to it's contemporaries.

  8. Aug 2024
  9. Jul 2024
    1. The 7Keys Retro Typewriter Keyboard by [[Just My Typewriter]]

      Sarah thought it was fairly solid for a mid level price. Replaceable blue keys, so a nice mechanical keyboard experience. Better than some of the cheap white label drop ship keyboards in the space.

    1. Royal Empress by [[Joe Van Cleave]] and [[Kevin Kittle]]

      Royal Standards were broadly the same internally from 1912 onward.

    1. The Royal HH: my FAVORITE desk typewriter by [[Just My Typewriter]]

      Good basic intro, and overview, but doesn't get into deep functionality review. Short list of some writers who used it from Richard Polt's site, though not complete.

    1. Type Shop, Ep. 15: The Ultimate Keyring Toolset Guide by [[Typewriter Chicago]]

      Charles Gu's new keyring pliers for about $500 for a set are as good as if not better than vintage tools. In particular the new rubber pieces seem to help protect from breaking the original glass key tops which will then require replacement.

  10. May 2024
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