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<strong>Welcome to the Typewriter Wiki</strong> | <strong>Welcome to the Typewriter Wiki</strong> | ||
| − | + | We are a small group of typewriter-enthusiasts that are trying to get some common information written down and preserved for all to see. Please note that this is NOT to replace the [https://typewriterdatabase.com/ Typewriter Database] or Wikipedia, but instead is an effort to expand on those great resources. This site was created by the [https://discord.gg/ws5Gzaf Typewriter Discord server], so if you would like to help out, go there and ask in the #typewriterwiki channel. [https://discord.gg/ws5Gzaf Here's an invite]. | |
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| + | Please note that the Typewriter Wiki is still quite new, so please mind our dust as we complete pages and add more content. | ||
== Getting started == | == Getting started == | ||
| + | * How do I choose a typewriter? Which ones are good or valuable? [[Recommended Machines]] | ||
* Have a question? [[Common Questions]] | * Have a question? [[Common Questions]] | ||
* Don't know what that thingy is called? [[Typewriter Anatomy]]. | * Don't know what that thingy is called? [[Typewriter Anatomy]]. | ||
* A Repairman's Toolkit [[Common tools, solvents, chemicals, and their Uses]] | * A Repairman's Toolkit [[Common tools, solvents, chemicals, and their Uses]] | ||
| + | * Specialty Typewriter Tools [[Specialized Typewriter Tools]] | ||
* I want a typewriter. What should I get? [[How To Buy a Typewriter]] | * I want a typewriter. What should I get? [[How To Buy a Typewriter]] | ||
* I just got a typewriter. Where should I start? [[How to Use Your New (Or Old!) Typewriter]] | * I just got a typewriter. Where should I start? [[How to Use Your New (Or Old!) Typewriter]] | ||
| + | * I just got a typewriter, and it's dirtier than my basement! [[Typewriter Cleaning and Cleanliness]] | ||
| + | * How do I make =, +, $, £, etc. my typewriter doesn't have? [[Special Characters]] | ||
| + | *Identify your Typewriter in [[Typewriter Classifications]] | ||
==Typewriter List== | ==Typewriter List== | ||
| − | + | An alphabetical list of brands and models can be found in the article [[:Category:Typewriter]]. Each entry in this list is a link to a page containing historical and technical information about that specific typewriter model. | |
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| + | This is by no means a comprehensive list, and is being updated periodically. | ||
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| + | == Highlights: [[:Category:Typewriter]] == | ||
| − | [ | + | *[[Blickensderfer No. 6]] |
| + | *[[Royal Quiet De Luxe]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Brand Page== |
| + | Use this page to search for machines based off branding, instead of just the massive list of typewriters thrown at your face.<br /> | ||
| + | [[:Category:Typewriter Brands]] | ||
| − | + | ==Gallery== | |
| − | [[ | + | Images of typewriters from the wiki: <br /> |
| + | [[Gallery]] | ||
| − | [[Typewriter Wiki: | + | IMPORTANT [[Typewriter Wiki:General disclaimer]] IMPORTANT |
Revision as of 04:11, 26 August 2021
Welcome to the Typewriter Wiki
We are a small group of typewriter-enthusiasts that are trying to get some common information written down and preserved for all to see. Please note that this is NOT to replace the Typewriter Database or Wikipedia, but instead is an effort to expand on those great resources. This site was created by the Typewriter Discord server, so if you would like to help out, go there and ask in the #typewriterwiki channel. Here's an invite.
Please note that the Typewriter Wiki is still quite new, so please mind our dust as we complete pages and add more content.
Contents
Getting started
- How do I choose a typewriter? Which ones are good or valuable? Recommended Machines
- Have a question? Common Questions
- Don't know what that thingy is called? Typewriter Anatomy.
- A Repairman's Toolkit Common tools, solvents, chemicals, and their Uses
- Specialty Typewriter Tools Specialized Typewriter Tools
- I want a typewriter. What should I get? How To Buy a Typewriter
- I just got a typewriter. Where should I start? How to Use Your New (Or Old!) Typewriter
- I just got a typewriter, and it's dirtier than my basement! Typewriter Cleaning and Cleanliness
- How do I make =, +, $, £, etc. my typewriter doesn't have? Special Characters
- Identify your Typewriter in Typewriter Classifications
Typewriter List
An alphabetical list of brands and models can be found in the article Category:Typewriter. Each entry in this list is a link to a page containing historical and technical information about that specific typewriter model.
This is by no means a comprehensive list, and is being updated periodically.
Highlights: Category:Typewriter
Brand Page
Use this page to search for machines based off branding, instead of just the massive list of typewriters thrown at your face.
Category:Typewriter Brands
Gallery
Images of typewriters from the wiki:
Gallery
IMPORTANT Typewriter Wiki:General disclaimer IMPORTANT
