Nostalgic for old typewriters.

Old typewriters are finding their way back into homes and offices. Not always so much for practical use, but for the simple enjoyment of a little typing, or just looking charming on a desk... maybe even for creating art.

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Collecting vintage typewriters is very popular. Did you know Tom Hanks is a collector?

There are collector's associations, clubs and websites dedicated to vintage typewriters.

We have gathered a few ideas for using, displaying and creating art with your typewriter.

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TYPE A BOOK

P.J. O'Rourke (American political satirist and author) still types his columns and books on a IBM Selectric. He said that it works well for him because of his short attention span. 

Author David McCullough uses a secondhand Royal Standard he bought in 1965. "I have written everything I've ever had published on it, and there is nothing wrong with it," he once said.

Bring to your wedding

Have guests type you and your spouse a message.

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DISPLAY

a little urban vintage...

Mix with other retro finds....

Create a Christmas vignette...

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TYPING ART

This is from a 1948 Popular Mechanics 

Use a typewriter for a photo prop.....

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Leave a message on your type writer, take a photo, print to use on a card or to just send the picture.

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Want one? Search garage sales, thrift stores, craigslist, ebay, and antique dealers. If you go to shopgoodwill.com and search "typewriter" you will find dozens of all types up for bid.

Happy Treasure Hunting!