I learned to touch type on a mechanical typewriter. The firm I worked for were slow to arrange me a secretary and I lugged my Olivetti in every day to make a point.
I'd imagine that for people not doing financial stuff you could probably have done without it all together. After all, plenty of people manage fine with black and white laser printers nowadays.
I would love to learn how to recondition those. I have one and keep moving it with me with a dream of getting it to work. I love the sound they make when you type. 🥰
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