Well stated. It is indeed satisfying to get to understand just how our device work. My forthcoming book includes a section on the maker-typewriter connection.
I also have a portable Remington with that same ribbon mechanism. It was actually one of the first things I figured out about the machine, as when I got mine the ribbon was not switching properly. I was enchanted by the mechanism and kept going on to my husband about how ‘clever’ it was. 🙂
All it takes is one clever little thing like that, and then before you know it, you’re hooked for good… those fiendishly clever designers knew exactly what they were doing! 😀
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Well stated. It is indeed satisfying to get to understand just how our device work. My forthcoming book includes a section on the maker-typewriter connection.
Another reason to look forward to reading your book. I’m pretty sure I’ve preordered it, but I should double-check.
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I also have a portable Remington with that same ribbon mechanism. It was actually one of the first things I figured out about the machine, as when I got mine the ribbon was not switching properly. I was enchanted by the mechanism and kept going on to my husband about how ‘clever’ it was. 🙂
All it takes is one clever little thing like that, and then before you know it, you’re hooked for good… those fiendishly clever designers knew exactly what they were doing! 😀