Typewriter Talk / Typewriter letters: what you do to make it interesting and wonderful?

**Posted by Kalani** 06-4-2023 10:49:10

**Posted by fountainpensplus** 06-4-2023 12:02:22

Jimmy's letters are multi-media and a great read!

I like to use different papers and different machines plus placing occasional unique letter heads at times.

George

**Posted by Uwe** 06-4-2023 14:39:35

Like George, I've used vintage letterheads on interesting paper stock. I have sent the odd letter to friend that included photos printed onto the paper that were relevant to what I had typed.

**Posted by Taratarat** 29-6-2023 12:54:05

What a great topic. I'd interested in other suggestions...

I've looked into Etsy papers and envelopes, which can be creative ways of adding interest to letters.

Also, another option is to print and image as a watermark using MS Word or similar. It can be difficult to get the right transparency, as sometimes ticking the 'washout' box makes the background image too faint.

Example attached

**Posted by Pete E.** 29-6-2023 17:39:31

I used this stationary from time to time, and always get a reply. But usually the reply will come via email...
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**Posted by thetypewriterman** 30-6-2023 04:12:37

Well, whatever floats your boat ! I'm sure it always goes down well !

**Posted by Uwe** 30-6-2023 09:45:29

Stuart, that's an intriguing idea and I think you've inspired me to try something similar. I'm guessing that a lower contrast image (subject) would work best as it would avoid dark areas that hide the type and there would be less risk of the light areas being washed out.

The Titanic stationary is amusing (even despite recent events). I'm thinking of similar themed letterheads now.

Oh, Tom...

**Posted by Uwe** 30-6-2023 10:47:43

**Posted by thetypewriterman** 30-6-2023 16:27:53

Very, very good !

**Posted by Pete E.** 21-9-2023 20:08:33

This stationary might be fun for murder-mystery fans.

Or for members of the Careless Carpentry Guild.
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