tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post6196439412078687913..comments2024-03-27T21:17:11.920-04:00Comments on Shybiker: My First!Shybikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-3221301168695257612019-03-16T15:15:14.729-04:002019-03-16T15:15:14.729-04:00How cool! I was still writing my school papers on ...How cool! I was still writing my school papers on a type writer as late as 2005. It's very different! Though mine wasn't nearly as hipster chic as that. Red AND black ink?!Megan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169811757787686946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-2676737823084010552019-03-16T08:27:40.217-04:002019-03-16T08:27:40.217-04:00You should visit it! The shop is very small and ha...You should visit it! The shop is very small and has about 20 machines on display. 108 West 17th Street (between 6th & 7th). <br /><br />Even better than a photo, I'll send you a real typed letter (if you give me your address).Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-24062465055787248162019-03-16T08:20:59.903-04:002019-03-16T08:20:59.903-04:00I saw that Melissa movie and loved it. I was oglin...I saw that Melissa movie and loved it. I was ogling the typewriters while watching!Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-41297735932076181152019-03-16T08:16:36.188-04:002019-03-16T08:16:36.188-04:00I will! You, too.I will! You, too.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-88009077144115020172019-03-16T08:16:16.586-04:002019-03-16T08:16:16.586-04:00They're very rare. There used to be "Type...They're very rare. There used to be "Typewriter Row" here with dozens of stores; now there's only one left.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-68409117337814619002019-03-15T19:37:04.423-04:002019-03-15T19:37:04.423-04:00What a beauty! I didn’t know there was a typewrit...What a beauty! I didn’t know there was a typewriter store in New York. I’m also pleased that you found it in the original case. That sounds very rare. I hope yiou will publish a photo of a letter. <br />❤️❤️❤️<br />Elle <br />https://theellediaries.com/The Elle Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352057220124245797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-36629786715842021702019-03-15T16:15:00.422-04:002019-03-15T16:15:00.422-04:00Ally! This is amazing! It looks so awesome! Have y...Ally! This is amazing! It looks so awesome! Have you seen the movie Can You Ever Forgive Me, yet? This made me think of it, not for the forgery but the typewriters she uses!Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13966675621394412590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-68449617187465224612019-03-15T15:24:34.991-04:002019-03-15T15:24:34.991-04:00How cool is this! I am glad that you found one th...How cool is this! I am glad that you found one that you love and its in great condition! Now type your heart out!!! Have a wonderful weekend!Kim {Hope Whispers}https://www.blogger.com/profile/12761374993995464523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-10320792132805799642019-03-15T14:48:56.424-04:002019-03-15T14:48:56.424-04:00Glad to hear you've bought your first vintage ...Glad to hear you've bought your first vintage typewriter, Ally. And what a machine it is! The street where my office is used to be Antwerp's typewriter Mecca; I don't think there's even one shop left now. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-26405014944359904042019-03-15T14:29:58.300-04:002019-03-15T14:29:58.300-04:00Give it a whirl! Type letters to friends on it.Give it a whirl! Type letters to friends on it.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-6779320310793969622019-03-15T11:30:36.869-04:002019-03-15T11:30:36.869-04:00Oh, this is just a beautiful machine and work of a...Oh, this is just a beautiful machine and work of art ❤️ I have one, too, and it brings me such joy though I don’t use it (perhaps I should!). mypixiebloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09135461083810124483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-35315929963449550272019-03-15T10:41:35.109-04:002019-03-15T10:41:35.109-04:00It's sad how craftsmen and sellers have disapp...It's sad how craftsmen and sellers have disappeared. It's hard to find even a shoe-repairman these days. Everything is designed to be disposed of, not repaired.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-44989274349512537852019-03-15T10:40:29.535-04:002019-03-15T10:40:29.535-04:00Yes, I'd like to build a collection, not only ...Yes, I'd like to build a collection, not only of typewriters but also of all old technology. I already have a rotary phone and similar items.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-11147731845245523702019-03-15T10:26:54.129-04:002019-03-15T10:26:54.129-04:00Yay !!!!! what a treat you still find these stores...Yay !!!!! what a treat you still find these stores. Here its difficult as there is none and if you need help with them nobody can service them.Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-29827192789440471122019-03-15T09:16:04.588-04:002019-03-15T09:16:04.588-04:00First, huh? Is this the start of a budding collect...First, huh? Is this the start of a budding collection?<br /><br />I guess my first foray into writing came courtesy of a 1960s-era typewriter my aunt passed down to me. I wonder what happened to it. I was supposed to give it to a younger relative at some point.<br /><br />Very cool find, my friend.coach-daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704538789878937576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-42623420049505550582019-03-15T08:12:59.890-04:002019-03-15T08:12:59.890-04:00I *love* that store! I blogged about it and wrote ...I *love* that store! I blogged about it and wrote to the owner who wrote back. They have another store in Toronto (I believe).Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-35198618782206747572019-03-15T08:06:49.072-04:002019-03-15T08:06:49.072-04:00They're easy to find. Either online or an offi...They're easy to find. Either online or an office supply store.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-24031708811270828252019-03-15T01:40:58.107-04:002019-03-15T01:40:58.107-04:00That looks like my grandad's typewriter! His w...That looks like my grandad's typewriter! His was blue. That is not much different than the big ones I learned to type on. Remember that paper store on Johnson St, where you could pay by the hour to type on a machine like this? That's where I bought your mermaid card. Happy memory!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-47029160692388509232019-03-14T21:19:59.959-04:002019-03-14T21:19:59.959-04:00What fun! I have a vintage typewriter too. I'v...What fun! I have a vintage typewriter too. I've only used it once. I need to figure out where I can buy a new ribbon for it. <br /><br />Suzanne<br />http://www.suzannecarillo.comSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891315017218863243noreply@blogger.com