Comments on: The Distraction Zone

By: JoshBeta1

JoshBeta1 — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:34:36 +0000

I wish I could swap my huge Olympia SG 3 for a SM 9…
But only if there’s a !, a 1 and a Ñ of it, and if it’s the square typeface. I live in Mexico. xD
I don’t understand why is that “distracting”… Sometimes I’m like “letters must be perfectly aligned”, specially when I want to center the titles or doing some creative typesetting (I’m also a writer). xD

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By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 08:39:21 +0000

I have an SM3 (or SM2, I’m not 100% sure to be honest) and even though I absolutely love it, the carriage bobbing up and down is definitely annoying, as is the weight (it’s not terrible, I know, but not ideal for travel), as is the way it
moves position after a while of typing (I need a pad, I know!). But when I sit down and get typing, none of that really seems to matter. The writing comes out beautiful and I have to force myself to stop taking breaks where I just stare at the machine.

By: T. Munk

T. Munk — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:37:18 +0000

In reply to joevc.

they didn’t wise up – the paper bail was an added option. I have a 1956 Silent with both the paper fingers and a bail too. Kind of annoying actually – the fingers basically just get in the way.

By: Mike lavigne

Mike lavigne — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 01:54:14 +0000

Taylor, you mention proper elevation of a typing table, I’m curious as to what that might be.

By: joevc

joevc — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:31:31 +0000

I find it funny that my old Corona 4 has those “fingers” on either side to hold the paper, but also a distracting paper bale across the page! They must have wised up by the time they made the Sterling.

By: Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 20:07:39 +0000

Interesting thoughts. I think the proper elevation from a good chair and typing table will help. My urge to write is so powerful I don’t often focus on my machine’s visible space, just the feel of the keys and quality of print.

By: Daniel Marleau

Daniel Marleau — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 18:50:29 +0000

In reply to A.P. I've never used a Tippa! sad face. So I'm no judge of usability. But, hey, the important thing is you're using it! I also find these distractions seem to fade once you get some momentum going. Looking at all that stuff might just be an excuse for not writing. smile.

By: A.P

A.P — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:31:16 +0000

I think my Adler tippa is (1970’s ) is not to bad, but I see what you mean about the usefull but distracting objects covering the page. What do you think about the Adler tippa I’ve got? Seems to be quite consistent when hit right.

By: Michael Höhne

Michael Höhne — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:26:59 +0000

Hmmm. Nice analysis.