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Typewriters?

Do any of you use typewriters? I am starting to do some creative writing and, while I am enjoying scribbling on a notebook, I also have a vague notion to type as well. The thing is, I have no idea about makes and models. I am not after anything clever or electronic, so maybe I should look for a reconditioned mechanical typewriter? Or are there new mechanical typewriters on sale?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated...

David

TOPICS: Lofi
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There's a free download somewhere...

There's a free download somewhere of typewriter sounds for the Mac. When you type, it sounds like a typewriter. You even get the ratchety-ratchety-ping! when you hit return!

All the versatility of a computer/word processor with the sound of a typewriter.

 
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