Re:Ask HN: How do I buy a typewriter?
by SoominH on Tuesday July 08, 2025 @04:50AM
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A friend of mine once picked up a typewriter and used it to write poems on postcards. it was such a beautiful way to share something personal.
What you're doing feels very old-school, in the best way.
If you can, try finding a typewriter expert at a flea market. they’re rare, but the hunt itself can be meaningful.
eBay is fine, but the risk is you might end up needing to fix it yourself.
And since this is all about old-school charm, maybe going slow and offline is the whole point.
What you're doing feels very old-school, in the best way. If you can, try finding a typewriter expert at a flea market. they’re rare, but the hunt itself can be meaningful.
eBay is fine, but the risk is you might end up needing to fix it yourself. And since this is all about old-school charm, maybe going slow and offline is the whole point.