My precious typewriter
Can you believe that this typewiter was my wedding gift from my colleagues? I was teaching in my second school in Ipoh then. My first school was in Pasir Mas..
When my colleagues asked me what I would like as my wedding gift, I told them I would like a typewriter. So I didn't get any ang pow from them.
It was great. I utilized it a lot. I used it to type my question papers. At that time, we hadn't got a computer yet. Even when I had a computer later on, I still used it to type forms.
So since I left teaching a few years ago, I hardly use it anymore. But it's too precious for me to give away. It's still in perfect condition. Guess it will be with me till it becomes antique..
we had one typewriter at home too, and i have been using it to type before having a computer..
ReplyDeleteI treasure it as it's a gift from my colleagues. It's priceless.
Deletei would say you need stronger fingers in order to type with a typewriter, compared to the soft touches on the computer keyboards.. meaning, if you can type on a typewriter you definitely have little issues with computer keyboards, but not the other way round..
ReplyDeletetrue, we need to tap the keys perfectly. Otherwise, the print won't be nice.
Deletealthough can be considered an antique, but it does has it's own merit.. for example using a typewriter to help you fill in forms, which you can never do with a computer and printer..
ReplyDeleteyes, filling in forms with a typewriter is so much easier.
Deletetalking about that, have you used an electronic typewriter before?? wow, i actually love that.. it has clearer and sharper results and the erasing of words typed is a lot tidier than the traditional typewriter.. best for filling in forms yeah??
ReplyDeleteDefintely, except for forms with carbon copies! LOL
DeleteI have used it before when I was working in a company. Yes, it's so much convenient.
DeleteLOL...now i know where SK have the inspiration to write the Enter Key post.
DeleteA typewriter for a wedding gift? How unique.
ReplyDeletethose days, I need a typewriter very much..
DeleteNever had I ever heard,people giving typewriter as a wedding gift..
ReplyDeletewell, it's my wish..
DeleteWah this is really antique lo! Hardly see anyone selling this type now...
ReplyDeletenowadays people don't buy typewriter anymore..
Deletei get to used this typewritter way back then backin my early school years it was a huge help especially for a person with a hand writing bad as mine haha
ReplyDeletetrue, it can replace our handwriting..
Deletebut i remember that this hurts a lot on fingers haha unlike the keyboard that we have now its way a lot easier
ReplyDeleteunless you use all your fingers..
Deletei dont know that you were once a teacher this is some sort of trivia of you for me hoho
ReplyDeleteyes, I was a teacher once..
Deletehave a great day and happy blogging to you wenn god bless you always
ReplyDeletethanks..have a nice day!
DeleteI got someone looking for a typewriter to buy.. 2nd hand one if can... heheheh... this kind of typewriter now precious.. :D
ReplyDeleteoh..I won't sell this one..
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DeleteYour typewriter reminds of my olden days when I had to use typewriter to do my school project :D
ReplyDeleteI prefer to type to write for my project folio because it's neater and consistent. But ever since I have computer, I no longer use typewriter anymore.
DeleteBy the way, I didn't own any typewriter, I borrowed it from my uncle :D
DeleteI love to type too..neat and nice..
DeleteWhat an interesting gift! This is the first time I heard of typewriter being given as wedding gift.
ReplyDeletemaybe my gift was a unique one. :)
DeleteWhat is the name of that unique building in the background of this blog??
ReplyDeleteit's the BMW belt in Munich, Germany.
DeleteThat's a beautiful gift! Wish I had one!
ReplyDeleteWrote about typewriters; here's the link http://www.thechairspeaks.blogspot.com/2010/06/peck-or-pound.html
Do google for Underwood typerwriter. Love that museum piece! :)
thanks..will jump over there later..
Deletemy mum has one typewriter like this..
ReplyDeletetat tat tat ting....
so have you used yr mum's typewriter?
DeleteMy hub got one manual typewriter like this too..he refuses to give it away though it occupy space and dust in the house.
ReplyDeleteit's good to keep it as keepsake..
DeleteI called it old junk typewriter of ours is very heavy but it is still in good working condition..definitely will become an antique too. Now it is sitting in our spare room floor, we have been moving it around frequently because it is always in the way, hahaaa
ReplyDeletewell, just keep it..
DeleteWow. Mus be pretty ancient. :p
ReplyDeletebut it still looks good..
Deletewell kept wor your typewriter :)
ReplyDeleteit's kept in the cupboard..
DeleteMine one was Olympia or something like that. very bulky. rosak liao. Mom gave to the cleaning lady to sell
ReplyDeleteyou should have kept it..
Deletecome to think of it sayang la throw away like that. maybe should have sent to shop and service.
ReplyDeleteit's antique..
DeleteVery interesting wedding gift request. Usually people will get rice cooker and stuffs like that.
ReplyDeleteBut i think best gift of all is the gift that will be use or have usage.
Yes, dont throw away. Must keep. Memorable gift
yes, that would be my most memorable gift of all..
DeleteI like to "play" with this type of typewriter when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteTik Tik Tak Tak, very fun!
nice sound too..
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