Never having been formally trained myself?... My respect for all those who ARE (Especially those long suffering outer office SECRETARIES!) has risen immensely. Like learning to play a piano. I had NO idea there was so much "technique" behind it all. WOW!
Curiously what’s the difference between an outer and inner office secretary and such. Typewriter collector here and amateur writer , Love to hear about the topic from like minded people.
Now flatten the palm and fingers of your right hand. Hold your hand perpendicular to that moron’s face just below his eyes. Now with one sweeping motion draw your flat, stiffened hand from his left cheek to his right so as to make him stagger in that direction, allowing him a few minutes to rub his left cheek and say, “What the Hell did you do that for?!!”
Since I STILL use a manual typewriter as my main writing tool I really appreciate finding this video. Trying to "SAVE" it FOREVER for future reference. Very nice.
Actually, that Remington looks like a Model 17-made beginning in about 1939. If yours is a 1927, it is totally different: The carriage shifts instead of the type basket; the spoils are set vertically below-on either side of the type bars; To access the ribbon spoils, there are tiny “trap doors” on either side of the typewriter; the margins are set at the top front-just like an Underwood.
14:40 the tone of her voice sounds like if it was an old documentary on how to slap your kids, "that was not hard enogh... that was too hard... that was better"
Did you notice documentrytube logo down the video is used to go for counting time of video has been seen. See if you are watching the first scene the documentrytube logo is in starting and in centre of time watched video the logo is in centre and in last goes at its last Position.. Logo goes with UA-cam counting time watched
love it all except the keyboard lol. but seriously, that machine is a triumph. i'm blown away by manual typewriters, but this is insane. I love the depth the video goes into in each step. Mechanical things are easier for me to work with and understand than digital. I like how you can understand machines from the ground up without blindly relying on some poorly written code underneath the hood that is subjected to updates that randomly add and remove functions per some rich twenty-something-year-old CEO's fancy. Industrial and durable and a work of art, this machine. I say we go go back to dedicated devices and get as many mechanical ones as possible. 🤔🤣
I'd been typing for so long I didn't even realize I was typing the space bar with my left thumb (left handed). I also noticed that I subconsciously seem to know when I'm only going to need my left hand to type and I shift my right hand in preparation to type the backspace if necessary.
Neither of you are anywhere close to correct. It was specifically designed so that the most commonly used keys are close to where your fingers rest and the least commonly used ones are in the more inconvenient places.
@@evanwatling3897 well you see- its works.... for the most part. I made a lot of guessed measurements but it printed letters just fine although I wouldnt use it for more than 5 minutes at a time
Yes, but it’s usually a part of a larger course and the focus is not primarily on typing. The ability to use a typewriter properly and with accuracy and speed proves one’s superior typing skills.
It's not unreasonable at all. If you consider that your fingers move an average of about two inches per character and an average typing speed of 200 characters/minute, we're looking at about 33 feet per minute in finger movements. In that case, it would take less than 3 hours of typing to go a mile, and if you're doing this professionally, than that's pretty easy to do.
Glad this WASN'T offered to "boys" at my old Roman Catholic high school at the time (It was considered a "GIRLS ONLY!" optional class in those days.) because I'd've inevitably FAILED it. "All THUMBS" then and I still am today, five decades later. Well?... All "INDEX FINGERS" and THUMBS anyway. 4/10 aka 40%? Matches my general academic average perfectly! NOT LOL!
And in the 1970’s along came a man named Ron Mingo-in his day the fastest typist in the world-could type one-handed faster than most people using two hands. Ron “typewriter “ Mingo.
Never having been formally trained myself?... My respect for all those who ARE (Especially those long suffering outer office SECRETARIES!) has risen immensely. Like learning to play a piano. I had NO idea there was so much "technique" behind it all. WOW!
Curiously what’s the difference between an outer and inner office secretary and such. Typewriter collector here and amateur writer , Love to hear about the topic from like minded people.
This video is very nice but the title should be "How to use a vintage typewriter" instead of "How it works:Typewriter".
I think they named it that cause they got a whole series called How it works
Yes. I have used all these machines-and I can type as badly on one of them as I can any of ‘em.
Now flatten the palm and fingers of your right hand. Hold your hand perpendicular to that moron’s face just below his eyes. Now with one sweeping motion draw your flat, stiffened hand from his left cheek to his right so as to make him stagger in that direction, allowing him a few minutes to rub his left cheek and say, “What the Hell did you do that for?!!”
Since I STILL use a manual typewriter as my main writing tool I really appreciate finding this video. Trying to "SAVE" it FOREVER for future reference. Very nice.
I have the 1927 Remington; now I need that suit.
Actually, that Remington looks like a Model 17-made beginning in about 1939. If yours is a 1927, it is totally different: The carriage shifts instead of the type basket; the spoils are set vertically below-on either side of the type bars; To access the ribbon spoils, there are tiny “trap doors” on either side of the typewriter; the margins are set at the top front-just like an Underwood.
14:40 the tone of her voice sounds like if it was an old documentary on how to slap your kids, "that was not hard enogh... that was too hard... that was better"
Sadly, that was family life in a lot of household.
Ha ha ha! Funny and too true!
Did you notice documentrytube logo down the video is used to go for counting time of video has been seen. See if you are watching the first scene the documentrytube logo is in starting and in centre of time watched video the logo is in centre and in last goes at its last Position.. Logo goes with UA-cam counting time watched
love it all except the keyboard lol. but seriously, that machine is a triumph. i'm blown away by manual typewriters, but this is insane. I love the depth the video goes into in each step. Mechanical things are easier for me to work with and understand than digital. I like how you can understand machines from the ground up without blindly relying on some poorly written code underneath the hood that is subjected to updates that randomly add and remove functions per some rich twenty-something-year-old CEO's fancy. Industrial and durable and a work of art, this machine. I say we go go back to dedicated devices and get as many mechanical ones as possible. 🤔🤣
Jason, I totally agree!
her keystrokes are amazing!!
+MrFuglyTHEtroll It's an art. Much respect for these ladies, who companies relied on as typists.
+VidarOdinson79 And no backspace to correct errors!
I still remember those small white tipp-ex cards to correct errors. Cumbersome!
a, s, d, f, ,and then j, k, l, and ; are still the home keys today.
she can do the best stroke in the world.
She's a whizz! I learned in school here Ireland from 1983 to 1988. I was fast but she's amazing!
How old were you when you learned the tab button was short for “tabulator?” I was today years old.
I was 12 years old by my great aunt.
When I first studied the layout.
I'd been typing for so long I didn't even realize I was typing the space bar with my left thumb (left handed). I also noticed that I subconsciously seem to know when I'm only going to need my left hand to type and I shift my right hand in preparation to type the backspace if necessary.
youtube was amazing in 1930's
please note: this comment was typed as shown in video 3:15
I heard somewhere that the reason for the QWERTY type keyboard is so you can type "typewriter" using only the top row of letters
it was actually laid out that way to keep typewriters from jamming if you could type too fast.
Neither of you are anywhere close to correct. It was specifically designed so that the most commonly used keys are close to where your fingers rest and the least commonly used ones are in the more inconvenient places.
@@evanwatling3897Yes .... it's for very logical reasons.
I'm building a typewriter for a science project and I regret it 🙃
How’d it turn out?
@@evanwatling3897 well you see- its works.... for the most part. I made a lot of guessed measurements but it printed letters just fine although I wouldnt use it for more than 5 minutes at a time
Shiny Boi what material did you build it out of?
@@evanwatling3897 I used a bunch of scrap copper pieces, wooden dowels, papsr fasteners, etc. Things like that
I would honestly like to do the same. Have you got a video or a small schematic of how to make it? Anything that could help, really.
I’m 13 in 2019 so this is fascinating to me...I’m probably more fascinated by this than I should be.😂😂
You aren't, trust me. I use 3 typewriters, and I too am 13.
I found an olympia splendid 33 at my grandma's and she let me keep it and I love it! Im 13 aswell lol
@@donaldschmenk4345 hey I use 3 and I'm 14
Who gives a fuck about your age. You aint special
I got 12
I feel like I'm back in typing class. Do they even still have those, for the computer maybe?
Yes, but it’s usually a part of a larger course and the focus is not primarily on typing.
The ability to use a typewriter properly and with accuracy and speed proves one’s superior typing skills.
Best tutorial 🔥
Hey there can i use this video to teach my school students to type please
the ORIGINAL mechanical keyboard lol
When was this film made?Early 30s?Very good anyway :)I got an Olympia Splendid 33
Has anyone found out the year it was made?
Judging by typewriter models used, her hair style and quality of film, I’d say early 40s.
I once saw this or a similar one from 1945.
I never learn to type omg! This is intressting
What's the one at 1:13 called?
It's one of the ealy IBM Model 01 variants
The Electromatic
Sir please make an typewriter of cardboard and send a video because I want to make project on typewriter
"Their fingers travel miles through the air" lol ok
It's not unreasonable at all. If you consider that your fingers move an average of about two inches per character and an average typing speed of 200 characters/minute, we're looking at about 33 feet per minute in finger movements. In that case, it would take less than 3 hours of typing to go a mile, and if you're doing this professionally, than that's pretty easy to do.
What did they do when they mistyped ?
Bharat Shah type it all over again
Some typewriters have backbuttons, which put a small x or dash through the word.
I'd just type X and write the Word correctly.
"ExampoX Example"
@@martaminano Well that’s quite unprofessional.
Many options. Correction fluid, typewriter eraser, correcting ribbon (black/white ribbon), correction paper, and more.
Where's the Chicago Typewriter?
Actually it’s a Thompson sub machine gun, or “Tommy Gun.”
6:50 hasn't every kid done this? I sure the fuck have. Matter of fact I still do. LOL😲😲😲😲
Nice
Interesting she is showing how to type fast on a keyboard that's designed to slow typing down so the keys don't stick together.
Now Electricity required
For the typewriter or the lights?
Can I play minecraft with this?
What are you talking about!, I played dota with this!
Just ask Siri to type it
Glad this WASN'T offered to "boys" at my old Roman Catholic high school at the time (It was considered a "GIRLS ONLY!" optional class in those days.) because I'd've inevitably FAILED it. "All THUMBS" then and I still am today, five decades later. Well?... All "INDEX FINGERS" and THUMBS anyway. 4/10 aka 40%? Matches my general academic average perfectly! NOT LOL!
Im watching this whyyyyy??
Because you’re curious. That’s good.
Is it just me or does the woman sound like Margaret from Adventure Time?
me gusta dibujar mucho con mi maquina de escribir aqui mi blog ...dibujoshechosamaquinadeescribir.blogspot.com/ ... typewriter art
Stop pretending too type on such a high quality piece of merchandise you Aragont mistress
A good typist can type on any machine so long as it has been well maintained.
This has got to be a joke, albeit a poorly written one.
She is Lenore Fenton, and she is a championship typist and one of the top educators in typewriting.
And in the 1970’s along came a man named Ron Mingo-in his day the fastest typist in the world-could type one-handed faster than most people using two hands. Ron “typewriter “ Mingo.