Why do people use typewriters today? Some of our customers are surprised to learn that we sell typewriters. Although the typewriter was introduced in the late 1800’s, it serves some practical uses. Typewriters are popular in developing countries, where income is limited and computers are not an option. Here in the states, most of our typewriter customers include schools, from gradeschool to college, government agencies, and free-lance writers. A few of our government clients have certain forms that must be completed with a typewriter. Do you know someone who uses a typewriter? If so, be sure to post your comments here to let us know about it.
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Posted by Hue Ayala on April 23rd, 2009 at 10:08 pm:
I still have a typewriter for filling in forms. Also, there are some things I have to send that I can’t make a label for…It would be rude. My IBM Selectric II is wonderful for this.
Sometimes I even use CARBON PAPER!!! And one of those round erasers with a brush attached. AND erasable paper. I found all of this at my parents’ house. Cool, eh?
Also, my parents are OLD and they will never ever use a computer. And why should I “type” all of their old people junk?
Finally, I travel extensively to backwater countries. A lot of time there is no electricity or no internet access. I have a portable Olympia typewriter that I throw in my luggage…just in case.
Give me liberty or death, but don’t take away my typewriter.