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Word Processor...

Smith-Corona Electra 12 Typewriter, 1959

Brother AX-22 Electric Typewriter

For Sale: $40

From the FrogLab collection, a fully-tested fine typing machine for the Tumblr-exclusive low price of $40!

Standout features include a built-in power cable compartment, dual pitch, swappable fonts via the daisy wheel, and a built in handle.

I'll include a brand new typing ribbon, but it could use some fresher correction tape. (I'm not sure where my extras went)

Send me a message and we can work out shipping.

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When there was just too much work to be done Marge relied on her Secre-Fairy Godmother to help out. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Ding!

Saturday Evening Post - November 17th 1956

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1954

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There's something very interesting to me about the technical methods they developed in the last days before the fall of the typewriter gave way to the rise of the word processor. My fascination with the IBM selectrics and their varied and curious little type elements is no secret at this point but it's worth mentioning that they weren't the only innovation when electric typewriters were en vogue.

Enter: The Daisy Wheel. These flat diskettes typically contained 96 characters (much like the later Selectric 3 elements) and boasted the ability to print type up to 3 times faster than that of typical IBM electric typewriters. While I cannot personally attest to this claim I can say that I have found them to provide a much quieter typing experience than the selectrics or comparable Smith Corona machines. In fact, once you get over the nagging expectation of thrashing percussion there's almost a calming, white noise effect to it that really makes you wish they'd been produced in smaller portable sizes that don't claim an entire workspace.

But for those entrepid typists who've got space to spare and an affinity for tactile tactics executed quickly, quietly and qwerty you can start your new addiction with this awesome Daisy wheel diskette specifically for brother typewriters.

The typeface on this daisy wheel diskette is "Prestige 1012" which is clean and professional and might be best suited for business or more formal submissions. This daisy wheel has been inspected, cleaned and tested for for full use and functionality. Before purchasing please be advised that Daisy wheels can be machine specific so do your research prior to purchase.

The wheel of progress kills fascists.

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