1 of 1- keystriker
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I like older technologies
Not only do I like typewriters, but I find myself gravitating toward other older technologies. I own fountain pens and quills, film cameras, even black powder firearms. Here are a few photos.
Here is a Sheaffer Balance (Oversized) fountain pen from the 1930s :
And a goose quill in a 1940s Esterbrook "hockey puck" inkwell:
And another favorite writing implement that some of you may recognize:
And a (replica -- couldn't possibly afford an original) 1861 Colt Navy .36 cal. revolver:
And finally a 1934 Zeiss-Ikon Ikonta 6cm x 9cm 120 roll film camera from 1934:
“Don’t be too harsh to these poems until they’re typed.
I always think typescript lends some sort of certainty:
at least if the things are bad then, they appear to be bad with conviction.”
~ Dylan Thomas
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Re: I like older technologies
A thumbs up for your pretty collection!
- keystriker
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Re: I like older technologies
Thank you!
“Don’t be too harsh to these poems until they’re typed.
I always think typescript lends some sort of certainty:
at least if the things are bad then, they appear to be bad with conviction.”
~ Dylan Thomas
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Thread Starter- Pete E.
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Re: I like older technologies
For about 15 years, I was collecting old Swiss arms and their accessories.
Just like with typewriters, I seem to be equally excited about their cases than the machines.
Same with gun holsters. Some of which date back to the late 1880's.
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