It’s family owned and operated-since 1932. With more to follow on Instagram.ĪLSO more about Gramercy Typewriter. And it officially launches my new series #typedonanolivettielettera32. And sharing them with you in a series called: “Typed on my Olivetti Lettera 32.” So I’m going to do just that-by typing out my favourite quotes. But of course I didn’t say that.) And then he told me to go off and practice. (Which then immediately reminded me of Goldilocks. He also explained how the touch on the keyboard is essential-not too light, not too heavy. He told me to leave the machine out so I can see it-because it’s beautiful. Which is, of course, a hallmark of all great design. I can touch type but a mechanical typewriter is a whole different story. Jay at Gramercy Typewriter gave me an hour’s tutorial-pointing out that every single thing on the typewriter is there for a reason. (Those typefaces that have extra strokes at the end of their letterforms-they “evoke feelings of history, tradition, honesty, integrity” one expert said.) They told me the typeface is unusually beautiful. I'll share some other resources in a future post.But it hadn’t been used for 40 years so I took it to Gramercy Typewriter to be reconditioned. (I need to find some time and take my own advice!) Some brands are more difficult to date than others.Īlso, if you'd like to support the Typewriter Database, create a profile and add your machines (with photos, type samples, etc.) for others to see and enjoy as well as documenting that information for posterity's sake. Unfortunately, not all typewriter information is available. Once you know the serial number range, it's easy to reliably date your typewriter (if the information is available). Find which category you need and locate the serial number range your machine falls into. Typewriter information is categorized by standard machines, electrics, and portables. Once you do that, you'll begin to see typewriter information. Next, and this is important, scroll down the page. Select your typewriter's Brand from the drop down menu.Ī new page will open that will feature the most recently edited typewriter galleries. Simply go to the website at to get started. The Typewriter Database is a wonderful resource when trying to date your typewriter. Let me give you a resource to help you find out how old your machine is. It's natural to want to know a bit of history about the particular typewriter(s) that we own. Many of us have typewriters that are given to us by a relative or ones that we purchase from a typewriter shop or maybe at an antique mall. That is a common question that I often get over social media or via email. Can You Tell Me How Old My Typewriter is?
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