tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post6605806627481155912..comments2024-01-29T22:48:07.946-08:00Comments on The Filthy Platen: What can you buy for $18 from the Lifeline store? Scott Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-56310959677348977972014-07-01T00:08:24.892-07:002014-07-01T00:08:24.892-07:00Amazing find. As long as this type of thing happen...Amazing find. As long as this type of thing happens once in a blue moon, it keeps hope alive and we continue to hunt with the same fervormichaelianyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473989420991038113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-9014814993523149752013-06-12T04:01:07.177-07:002013-06-12T04:01:07.177-07:00I think it is called 'typosphere syndrome'...I think it is called 'typosphere syndrome'.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-49211935904668104252013-06-12T04:00:01.265-07:002013-06-12T04:00:01.265-07:00Thanks for that! They're out there. And beauti...Thanks for that! They're out there. And beautiful.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-41617236758848956992013-06-11T02:03:35.496-07:002013-06-11T02:03:35.496-07:00Thank you for sharing this interesting and inspiri...Thank you for sharing this interesting and inspiring piece on the Hermes 3000 that refused to let go of you. Reading it made me smile. <br /><br />I'm not new to typewriting but am definitely a newbie in the Typewriter Collectors' world, and I hope to get as lucky as you did...someday soon. Love the font on your Hermes, by the way :)emma.thegoodlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03767355683172727306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-53038044015903680052013-03-09T18:26:57.580-08:002013-03-09T18:26:57.580-08:00I can't tell you how many times that hand of m...I can't tell you how many times that hand of mine has gotten stuck in exactly the same way. Something overrides the logic center of my brain via my wallet, and... presto... one more machine on the shelf. I'm tickled to see such a great find come from such a terrible affliction.mpclemenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12807147515549175803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-55995384556355345632013-03-09T15:18:42.928-08:002013-03-09T15:18:42.928-08:00For sure. It also teaches me to have a closer and ...For sure. It also teaches me to have a closer and more considered look when I stick my head into a new typewriter. <br />And to wear my glasses... Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-50877898978091793942013-03-09T15:17:08.667-08:002013-03-09T15:17:08.667-08:00Ha ha ha. My hands just love getting all over type...Ha ha ha. My hands just love getting all over typewriters. I got some very odd looks from people around the store though, as I walked about. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-34511768312447652982013-03-09T15:16:03.542-08:002013-03-09T15:16:03.542-08:00It was a surprisingly beautiful typeface. I have t...It was a surprisingly beautiful typeface. I have three script machines now, and this one would have to be my favorite. I guess I'd better use this guy for my next letter! Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-76920665869115043022013-03-09T15:15:14.410-08:002013-03-09T15:15:14.410-08:00I got a bit of a chuckle when I saw yours. You pos...I got a bit of a chuckle when I saw yours. You posted about the same time as me, but for some reason I couldn't reply to your post on your page. It keeps coming up with a blank reply square (no buttons). I might give it a try now. <br /><br />I love finding this kind of stuff. It is wonderful when you see little pieces of people's lives. And for sure... I'll have to do some more blogging with it! Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-58187617788615970422013-03-09T14:59:43.795-08:002013-03-09T14:59:43.795-08:00I'd imagine so! I guess they didn't change...I'd imagine so! I guess they didn't change the machines much over the years. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-82500103108243867532013-03-09T14:58:46.694-08:002013-03-09T14:58:46.694-08:00For sure. It didn't seem allot good at first, ...For sure. It didn't seem allot good at first, but I got some lube between the bearings on the rails, and cleaned out some gunk - and it started typing wonderfully. <br />As for my little one-liner.. I originally considered using a very crass Australianism, but I changed my mind and come up with that as a substitute. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-86137047656375814482013-03-09T14:55:14.532-08:002013-03-09T14:55:14.532-08:00For sure! And it types great too! Was definitely m...For sure! And it types great too! Was definitely my lucky day.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-63168956221583929572013-03-09T13:59:29.327-08:002013-03-09T13:59:29.327-08:00By the way, the alignment on your cursive Hermes l...By the way, the alignment on your cursive Hermes looks perfect. In my experience this is the very strongest point of the marque.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-83294694200331100222013-03-09T12:42:24.253-08:002013-03-09T12:42:24.253-08:00Lucky bugger! Hope this teaches you never to resis...Lucky bugger! Hope this teaches you never to resist when the call is strong.Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-14781323985338130042013-03-09T12:04:59.769-08:002013-03-09T12:04:59.769-08:00Excellent score! You may have been inobservant at ...Excellent score! You may have been inobservant at the store, but your hand knew what it was doing! (:Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-6206811937566946282013-03-09T08:10:00.784-08:002013-03-09T08:10:00.784-08:00Good thing the Universe stepped in to make sure yo...Good thing the Universe stepped in to make sure you came home with that wonderful typewriter!<br /><br />This script typeface is my new favorite. I like all script fonts, but the one on your Hermes 3000 is incredibly clear and elegant. Great score!Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633967390492270136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-86957222878213082212013-03-09T08:04:04.241-08:002013-03-09T08:04:04.241-08:00That's a very cool coincidence with my own Her...That's a very cool coincidence with my own Hermes 3000 day post. I love finding the time capsule stuff inside - and good paper!.<br />We'll expect to see more script posts.notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-78885386836524152772013-03-09T07:52:33.655-08:002013-03-09T07:52:33.655-08:00Awesome find, Scott! The script typeface looks lik...Awesome find, Scott! The script typeface looks like my Hermes Media 3's.Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-53289147210287575772013-03-09T06:25:04.631-08:002013-03-09T06:25:04.631-08:00Excellent! You bought yourself a time capsule and ...Excellent! You bought yourself a time capsule and you're becoming a connoisseur of H3Ks.<br /><br />Drier than a prohibitionist -- I'll have to remember that one!Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-10021047015815295982013-03-09T04:29:28.512-08:002013-03-09T04:29:28.512-08:00Congrats, Scott! Would have been a bargain at twic...Congrats, Scott! Would have been a bargain at twice the price.teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-50890252982581982072013-03-09T04:06:42.551-08:002013-03-09T04:06:42.551-08:00Ha ha ha. Well... All I need to find now, is an Ep...Ha ha ha. Well... All I need to find now, is an Epocs Hermes!Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-18147636270189364992013-03-09T04:05:40.741-08:002013-03-09T04:05:40.741-08:00Sure was that one. This is the first I've seen...Sure was that one. This is the first I've seen there too.<br />The platen is alright. Not brilliant, but it isn't the worst i've seen. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-35420101630732411612013-03-09T03:05:02.676-08:002013-03-09T03:05:02.676-08:00The typewriter gods have spoken, you lucky gentlem...The typewriter gods have spoken, you lucky gentleman.Jasper Lindellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615796112573422913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-85831669222334978342013-03-09T02:14:11.592-08:002013-03-09T02:14:11.592-08:00wow, great find. If that's the Lifeline in Win...wow, great find. If that's the Lifeline in Windsor, I've been there many times and never found a typer. And double-plus bonus on the script. How's the platen?<br />rinorino breebaarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08732964644950027323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-27406398003247992442013-03-09T01:41:58.334-08:002013-03-09T01:41:58.334-08:00I think you're right. I was kinda miffed about...I think you're right. I was kinda miffed about how I missed that at the shop. But I just felt compelled to grab this machine anyway. At $18, I couldn't really go wrong anyway. And I was so very excited to find the script typeface under the hood. One of my best finds to date I think. <br /><br />And the first time I've actually found a machine at the Thrift shop! Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.com