Which paper to use to type on a typewriter?
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- Is there a special paper for typewriters?
We always get asked this question as many clients are afraid to use the wrong type of paper as there is no real information about that topic.
Last year we prepared a detailed Blog (Link Below) for our website and the feedback from clients all over the world was amazing.
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Now our clients and many typewriter users are aware of which paper to use while typing and which paper is suitable to be used or to be avoided on a typewriter.
Key Moments
00:00 Intro
00:39 What is GSM? ( Measuring paper thickness)
01:00 Examples of paper thickness
01:35 Why is it important to choose proper thickness of paper?
01:50 Negative effect of using thick paper on a typewriter?
02:12 Negative effect of using thin paper on a typewriter?
02:53 Carbon Copy paper
03:00 Types of paper (Coated and Uncoated papers)
04:10 Paper Size to use on a typewriter
05:00 What paper we recommend.
05:20 Where to buy typewriter paper ?
05:47 Typing on different types of paper
08:28 Outro
The Typewriter Pad used under the Royal typewriter is available for sale from our website with many other fully restored typewriters.
Our Website:
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Typewriter used in our video is from our personal collection, a Super Silent Smith Corona typewriter with rare Vertical Script typeface.
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📜You can use any thin or office paper as a backing paper.🧻
So regular printer paper can be used as the backing paper, I assuming the answer is yes? Thank you for this video! :)
You gave me pause for thought - always a plus. Thank you.🙏🏼
Pleasure 😀
Thank you. Your knowledge is greatly appreciated!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for posting this video. It is very helpful. I have just been wading through all the various internet sites looking for answers, and you have them all in the one place! It's a great video too as it is both informative and instructive. Most helpful!
Glad to know that ☺️
Walid, thank you for this very information video. I appreciate the time that you took to set up the video. I live in Ohio and I have been
picking up vintage typewriters for about 15 years now when I can get one for a good price at a yard sale or junk shop. I am not really
a collector but more of a fan of the sound and fury that goes with owning and using vintage machines. Thanks again I will be watching.
And by the way, I recently found a mint condition Hermes 3000 with all the original paperwork and tools at a second hand shop. $50 !!!
Pleasure 😊. We are working hard on the new video and you will love it .. it includes a Hermes 3000 & talking about it. Will be posted on Friday or Saturday.!
For me its embossed linen 24 lb paper
Just make sure it’s not too thick.
For smaller machines made post 1960s, they tend to lessen the spring tension of the feed roller
I didn’t know that. Fortunately it’s not too thick. I’m using a 1957 Super Silent Smith Corona.
@@ErnestoIbarrait’s just more likely if it’s a lot of usage and smaller typewriter.
No need for backing paper with embossing papers if less than 100gsm. Should be fine
Does this apply to all types of ribbons? i.e. Nylon, Cotton and Silk.
Nice question. Yes, all the same when you can test for the best quality prints depending on typewriter model , platen & thickness of paper you prefer to use.
Does typewriter ink come through to the back side of 60 GSM paper?
Depending on smudging level of ink and strike on the paper.
Hi! What is "type erase" paper?
You mean the tipp ex correction slide?
@@MrMrsVintageTypewriters ... 👋🏿No. I just received a bunch of paper and it says "type erase 25% cotton fiber usa".
I use 24 lb 100% cotton bond. How does gsm compare to lb. paper.
GSM is grams per meter. Unfortunately lbs wasn’t used it seems. If one used is good for you and you are getting fine prints and not hurting the machine and platen , it’s fine.
Can you use pulp paper ?
Nice question .. as long as it doesn’t damage the key arm heads and not too thick, it should be fine.
Didn’t try it before. Worth checking in the future 🫡.
@@MrMrsVintageTypewriters do you know the best type of Pulp paper to buy for a brother typewriter?
If you can find pulp paper less than 150gsm on Amazon or eBay or office supply and craft stores , that should be fine to use. Widely available are 200+ gsm and that slightly thick and will damage the typewriter in the long run. Still,
If used occasionally, it should be ok. Some
Are available on amazon .