from the CIA handbook

You might have heard of the 1980s "Manual for Freedom Fighters" used in Nicaragua and financed by the CIA. One of the sabotage actions targets typewriters: it is recommended to throw them on the floor.
Our view: don't try this at home!

from: Manual del Combatiente por la Libertad, 1980s

1. Schreibmaschinenfest Basel

Listen to this sound clip. We had a type-in with three participants this time. Machines in action were: Seidel & Naumann IDEAL, Olympia Splendid 33, and Smith-Corona Electric 12 portable. The programme of this very first Schreibmaschinenfest, or Typewriter Party, in Basel was twofold: Firstly, free creative typing, no time limit. Secondly, a five-minute speed contest. It was great great fun!

 

PS: the electric didn't win, it was the Seidel & Naumann IDEAL

Remington Rand - Made in France

Remington Rand Noiseless Mod. 7

Louis Vuitton - Hermes Baby

Louis Vuitton - Hermes Baby, originally uploaded by shordzi.

a sort of past tense ipad by noble brand Vuitton, featuring a Hermes Baby typewriter.

Voss 24

Voss 24 typewriter.