[anon946]

I have used multiple typewriters in my life, and agree. In addition, the look of film/tape vs cloth/nylon is very different, and tape ribbon can look very crisp: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ink_ribbon#Single-pass_(polyme....

[joe_guy]

Do you mind if I ask why you still use typewriters?

[satvikpendem]

You might be interested in this video about why Gen Z is starting to use typewriters again [0]. In a word, focus. They say they are often too distracted from writing when using a computer as it is easy to surf the web instead of writing your paper, so having a single purpose utility rather than a multipurpose one is actually a boon.

[0] https://youtu.be/PdYPZr1Flog

[sdedovic]

not the OP but,

I am in my 20s and I use a typewriter somewhat regularly to journal. I was raised on computers, getting the jumble from my brain onto paper is faster with a keyboard than a pen/pencil and paper. And a typewriter is nice and analog - no screen, no lights, no battery. I'm disconnected, focused, and performant.

[talldatethrow]

I bought one recently at an estate sale so that I could write things without the ability to open a window and browse the web.

[SoftTalker]

For some things (e.g. a one-off need to address an envelope) they are still faster and easier than anything else.

[Fatnino]

I dont think the person you are replying to said they still use one. Just that they have used multiple typewriters in the past.

I have too, for that matter, but I haven't touched one in over 25 years.

[anon946]

Oh, I personally don't currently use them. This was in the past, starting from playing around with my Dad's manual typewriter. Took typing course in 8th grade on a manual. Owned a Smith Corona electric in high school. Used IBM Selectrics for school newspaper, etc. I'm old. :-)

[ezequiel-garzon]

"Have used" does not necessarily imply present use, right? More likely than just "used", but still. I hope OP replies.