Comments | anti_gravitas: Stop! It's hammer (the keys) time!

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Stop! It's hammer (the keys) time!

Mar 17, 2009 09:55

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baron_waste March 17 2009, 18:34:22 UTC

Meh. I've got a typewriter. Heck, I could fire up my Commodore 64 if I wanted to. (SpeedScript!)

What I do instead is use a “typewriter” font. What I print out... looks like keys have been pounding the platen. It's a nice thing to see. (I've got a decent 'typeball' font, too, and man, that brings back some memories...)

sensaes March 17 2009, 19:25:38 UTC

I do believe that I still have a wrapped black 'n' red ribbon for my Smith-Corona 500 lurking somewhere near the back of my freezer...

baron_waste March 17 2009, 19:33:57 UTC

Okay, I'll bite: Why is it in your freezer?

Familiarity breeds contempt...or, in this case, forgetfulness. sensaes March 17 2009, 20:06:39 UTC

Y'know, I thought I got that wrong: it's a Silver Reed 500. I've got a Smith Corona, too (beige plastic, smells of 1974 on a hot summer's day), but I think the shift-lock's gone on that.

Now, then...freezer. Oh, yes. Helps to keep the ink fresh, and stops the ribbon completely drying out.