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Typewriters?

mcnicks | Jun 15 2006

Do any of you use typewriters? I am starting to do some creative writing and, while I am enjoying scribbling on a notebook, I also have a vague notion to type as well. The thing is, I have no idea about makes and models. I am not after anything clever or electronic, so maybe I should look for a reconditioned mechanical typewriter? Or are there new mechanical typewriters on sale?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated...

David

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