tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510475825809613966.post1042933583079790447..comments2016-07-27T11:21:11.718-07:00Comments on Back Space Typewriters: From Collector to ArchivistRick Seiferthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249323390100558270noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510475825809613966.post-11585667499602430692010-07-23T22:54:20.051-07:002010-07-23T22:54:20.051-07:00Thank you, Rick. I have to agree with you about t...Thank you, Rick. I have to agree with you about the aesthetics of the Letteras. Is there another "ultra-portable" that you prefer over them mechanically? I've always heard they were the best, or at least close. A lot of it is preference, though. I've been looking for a smaller machine for more remote work. I have an Olympia SM9 here that does most of my work but it doesn't really leave my desk. You're right about the hunt. It can be frustrating at times but when you finally run into the one you're looking for, it pays off. I like finding the gems I'm not looking for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510475825809613966.post-79372847809457277612010-07-23T22:36:03.716-07:002010-07-23T22:36:03.716-07:00Zachary:
Letteras are fairly common on eBay. I ha...Zachary:<br /><br />Letteras are fairly common on eBay. I have three but I'm holding on to them. In my view, these machines are aesthetically gorgeous, but mechanically lame. Of the two, the 32 is superior, but slightly harder to find. Happy hunting, which is really the fun part!Rick Seiferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249323390100558270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510475825809613966.post-72047615498044731142010-07-23T20:15:29.186-07:002010-07-23T20:15:29.186-07:00Hi,
My name is Zach. I am a Creative Writing majo...Hi,<br />My name is Zach. I am a Creative Writing major living in MN. I stumbled upon your blog here and was admiring your collection. I noticed on this post that it looks like you have two, maybe three Olivetti Letteras. My heart kind of jumped because I've been spending the last few months searching for a Lettera 22 or 32 to no avail. I was hoping maybe, if those were indeed extras, that you might be willing to sell one of them. I understand completely if you aren't looking to sell and i hope I'm not out of line. It would be going to a good home as I plan to use it. You can send me an email (I think it's listed in my profile) and we can talk about it or I'll check back here. Thank you for your time.<br /><br />ZachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510475825809613966.post-45724621977606448082009-03-11T15:03:00.000-07:002009-03-11T15:03:00.000-07:00Very nice collection, indeed! I can relate to the ...Very nice collection, indeed! I can relate to the "turf issues." Part of my space problem is of my own doing. Besides my small, three-typewriter collection, I also have a closet full of post-war Lionel trains and accessories. My wife can't understand my penchant for collecting old things. Guess I need to sell off some trains to make room for (and pay for!) some more typewriters.John Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271467833029417779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510475825809613966.post-70293771595693552802009-03-10T18:57:00.000-07:002009-03-10T18:57:00.000-07:00Those shelves look like heaven to me. What a lucky...Those shelves look like heaven to me. What a lucky man you are!Mondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498572527807167970noreply@blogger.com