The Berkeley Typewriter storefront:
Joe and Ken:
This ancient Remington no. 6 purrs like a kitten after Joe’s ministrations:
I just love the color of this Empress.
Hermes Ambassador. Ken and I agreed that it’s ugly but impressive:
Here’s a spectacular gift from Tom Hanks (who called it a Selectric but we’ll let that slide):
A couple of Olivers hanging out:
Every kind of ribbon you could want:
Yes, Ken uses WD-40. He says it’s great and causes no problems if applied lightly.
I’d never heard of charcoal lighter as a cleaner. Ken sings its praises. Good thing he doesn’t smoke.
Some Valentines stick out:
A ’50s Smith-Corona electric portable getting a spa treatment:
A Personal Selectric getting overhauled:
Lots of special characters on this Olympia:
A typewritten portrait of Steve Jobs by Kelye Kneeland features text from the notorious “no more typewriters” memo in the background:
And here are a few scenes from Dayton.
Trevor Brumfield of TB Writers Plus organized the event.
A large room in a public library offered enough space for typewriters of all kinds and ages. They outnumbered the typists!
Mitch Hamm brought some beautiful machines:
All sorts of typists came from as far away as Seattle to enjoy the event.
Spot the ca. 1900 blind writer:
By the way, whenever I share pictures from type-ins online, someone says, “Why aren’t there such events where I live?” And my answer is always: Make it happen! I’ll be glad to spread the word.
Wow, I'd have expected the typers to be swarmed with kids since it was held at a library. :D
I can't believe I haven't yet had the pleasure to meet in person. I am in the Bay Area as well :)
Kingsford, eh? I learn something new every day.
For once I’m not disappointed — Berkeley Typewriter looks exactly as I’ve been picturing it in my mind for a while now. The perfect amount of disarray to feel genuine. It’s cool to see Ken there.
Yes, it feels very "real"!
Air BnB's are way more interesting than hotels. WOW, that's a lot of amazing typewriters at both the type-in and at Berkley! After gushing over the gold and blue Royals among the other beauties, I now need to take a nap. :-D
Good to see Berkley typewriter is going strong. Behemoth is an understatement when used to describe a Hermes Ambassador.
Looks like a nice Type-In. Sad there were not more typists.