Sorry if this has already been asked recently.

This is just for general conversation. I understand some of you may simply collect typewriters. However, for those of you who love to use typewriters on a regular basis, what do you use them for? I am curious. I want as many excuses as possible to use my typewriter! I love typewriters enough to make them practical for everyday use.

A hobby of mine that I have been trying to make into a habit has been journaling a little every day in a moleskine type book with a fountain pen. I have considered using my typewriter for some journaling as well.

I have typed a snail mail letter before for the purpose of describing one of my typewriters to a relative and I plan on writing many more letters, thank you notes, and holiday cards/notes in the future. (Thanksgiving and Christmas, anyone?)

I have typed up to-do lists and grocery lists.

I also noticed it's really easy to fill out forms with a typewriter and I plan on doing that just for fun if nothing else.

I read they're useful for typing up labels and envelopes. I like to send snail mail as well as label things for organization so I will definitely be doing that.

I hope to do a lot more as my most recent acquisition is a 1948 Royal Quiet De Luxe and I feel it is modern enough to use for every day tasks. Much easier to use extensively than my 1932 Imperial Good Companion.

So, what do you do with your typewriter?

Last edited by HanksFan (20-10-2015 12:54:59)