Analog Assassin
@analogassasin.bsky.social
Poet with a typewriter and plant addiction.
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#typewriter #poetry #latestagecapitalism #cybermonday #buynowpleasefortheloveofgodbuynow
#typewriter #poetry #latestagecapitalism #cybermonday #buynowpleasefortheloveofgodbuynow
December 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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#typewriter #poetry #latestagecapitalism #cybermonday #buynowpleasefortheloveofgodbuynow
#typewriter #poetry #latestagecapitalism #cybermonday #buynowpleasefortheloveofgodbuynow
I know it’s not technically December 1st, but I already put the Olivetti away in its case … and my fingers weren’t quite done for the day.
#typewriter #poetry
#typewriter #poetry
December 1, 2025 at 5:52 AM
I know it’s not technically December 1st, but I already put the Olivetti away in its case … and my fingers weren’t quite done for the day.
#typewriter #poetry
#typewriter #poetry
We spoke incessantly about typewriters and cycling esoterica. We were both nerds for the tiniest of details. I regret that our threats to collaborate never bore fruit.
There’s a chance I’ll shed a tear over this beautiful machine this month.
#typewriter #poetry #GarrettLai #1951HermesRocket
There’s a chance I’ll shed a tear over this beautiful machine this month.
#typewriter #poetry #GarrettLai #1951HermesRocket
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
We spoke incessantly about typewriters and cycling esoterica. We were both nerds for the tiniest of details. I regret that our threats to collaborate never bore fruit.
There’s a chance I’ll shed a tear over this beautiful machine this month.
#typewriter #poetry #GarrettLai #1951HermesRocket
There’s a chance I’ll shed a tear over this beautiful machine this month.
#typewriter #poetry #GarrettLai #1951HermesRocket
This machine was selected for me and restored with great purpose by my dear friend, and typing mentor, Garrett Lai, who passed away in late 2020. He was an exceptional human of exceptional talent and knowledge - and even more exceptional heart. I miss him with every keystroke of a typewriter.
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
This machine was selected for me and restored with great purpose by my dear friend, and typing mentor, Garrett Lai, who passed away in late 2020. He was an exceptional human of exceptional talent and knowledge - and even more exceptional heart. I miss him with every keystroke of a typewriter.
I use this machine less than many others, even though it is the one that launched my obsession with typewriters - and reignited my poetry writing, that had been somewhat floundering. It carries a massive amount of sentimental value, much greater than its collectible worth - which is pretty good.
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I use this machine less than many others, even though it is the one that launched my obsession with typewriters - and reignited my poetry writing, that had been somewhat floundering. It carries a massive amount of sentimental value, much greater than its collectible worth - which is pretty good.
Pretty satisfying to pull a machine out, blow the dust off, obsess for a little bit … and then see glimmering results. Those type slugs are producing crisp letters!
Final reveal later …
#typewriter #theseslugsareclean #coffeeandOCD
Final reveal later …
#typewriter #theseslugsareclean #coffeeandOCD
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Pretty satisfying to pull a machine out, blow the dust off, obsess for a little bit … and then see glimmering results. Those type slugs are producing crisp letters!
Final reveal later …
#typewriter #theseslugsareclean #coffeeandOCD
Final reveal later …
#typewriter #theseslugsareclean #coffeeandOCD
Thank you Studio 44, it’s been a pleasure working with you this month.
#typewriter #poetry #1955OlivettiStudio44 #clutter
#typewriter #poetry #1955OlivettiStudio44 #clutter
November 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Thank you Studio 44, it’s been a pleasure working with you this month.
#typewriter #poetry #1955OlivettiStudio44 #clutter
#typewriter #poetry #1955OlivettiStudio44 #clutter
… my QDL … on a shelf …
November 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
… my QDL … on a shelf …
Nearly all - but not all - of the machines I have were similar finds. I’m broke (duh), so I hunt for cheap gems. Some end up total failures, but I’ve been very lucky, too.
My “prize” is my 1968 Hermes 3000 for $50! The margin indicator ribbon is broken, but it is otherwise exceptional.
My “prize” is my 1968 Hermes 3000 for $50! The margin indicator ribbon is broken, but it is otherwise exceptional.
November 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Nearly all - but not all - of the machines I have were similar finds. I’m broke (duh), so I hunt for cheap gems. Some end up total failures, but I’ve been very lucky, too.
My “prize” is my 1968 Hermes 3000 for $50! The margin indicator ribbon is broken, but it is otherwise exceptional.
My “prize” is my 1968 Hermes 3000 for $50! The margin indicator ribbon is broken, but it is otherwise exceptional.
November 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Not all plastic bodies are bad - as long as there is a good metal frame in there.
Brother made some great machines … and some not-so-great machines. I’ve had both. I gave away a couple of less good ones, but love my Webster.
Brother made some great machines … and some not-so-great machines. I’ve had both. I gave away a couple of less good ones, but love my Webster.
November 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Not all plastic bodies are bad - as long as there is a good metal frame in there.
Brother made some great machines … and some not-so-great machines. I’ve had both. I gave away a couple of less good ones, but love my Webster.
Brother made some great machines … and some not-so-great machines. I’ve had both. I gave away a couple of less good ones, but love my Webster.
November 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Well, the “Dorachiver,” as I call it, has been a phenomenal machine - the larger 12pt typeface is clear and bold.
I can’t remember if Kmart machines were made by SMC or Brother.
I can’t remember if Kmart machines were made by SMC or Brother.
November 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Well, the “Dorachiver,” as I call it, has been a phenomenal machine - the larger 12pt typeface is clear and bold.
I can’t remember if Kmart machines were made by SMC or Brother.
I can’t remember if Kmart machines were made by SMC or Brother.
Last day of the month means last sittings with this wonderful 1955 Olivetti Studio 44. It’s been a great companion for November.
Now to decide who comes out for the month of December. Another Olivetti, or perhaps an Olympia? Maybe a very simple Smith-Corona?
Decisions, decisions …
#typewriter
Now to decide who comes out for the month of December. Another Olivetti, or perhaps an Olympia? Maybe a very simple Smith-Corona?
Decisions, decisions …
#typewriter
November 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Last day of the month means last sittings with this wonderful 1955 Olivetti Studio 44. It’s been a great companion for November.
Now to decide who comes out for the month of December. Another Olivetti, or perhaps an Olympia? Maybe a very simple Smith-Corona?
Decisions, decisions …
#typewriter
Now to decide who comes out for the month of December. Another Olivetti, or perhaps an Olympia? Maybe a very simple Smith-Corona?
Decisions, decisions …
#typewriter
November 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Been awake since 3AM … there is a 3AM, if you didn’t know. I see lots of them, as a lifelong insomniac.
November 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Been awake since 3AM … there is a 3AM, if you didn’t know. I see lots of them, as a lifelong insomniac.
I remember reading Maya Angelou describe writing The Color Purple, when I was a kid in school, as the entire story and characters existing on their own, and how she was merely the portal for them to enter this world. That struck me profoundly and never left me.
#typewriter #poetry #writerswrite
#typewriter #poetry #writerswrite
November 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I remember reading Maya Angelou describe writing The Color Purple, when I was a kid in school, as the entire story and characters existing on their own, and how she was merely the portal for them to enter this world. That struck me profoundly and never left me.
#typewriter #poetry #writerswrite
#typewriter #poetry #writerswrite
We tell ourselves we’ll have “more control this year.”
I didn’t.
#typewriter #poetry #gluttony #iatewaytoomuch
I didn’t.
#typewriter #poetry #gluttony #iatewaytoomuch
November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We tell ourselves we’ll have “more control this year.”
I didn’t.
#typewriter #poetry #gluttony #iatewaytoomuch
I didn’t.
#typewriter #poetry #gluttony #iatewaytoomuch
In this new season of “firsts,” today is the first Thanksgiving without my father. There won’t be a text conversation and phone call this year.
We didn’t have the closest relationship, but there was love there, and because of that, I miss him dearly today.
#typewriter #poetry #seasonoffirsts
We didn’t have the closest relationship, but there was love there, and because of that, I miss him dearly today.
#typewriter #poetry #seasonoffirsts
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In this new season of “firsts,” today is the first Thanksgiving without my father. There won’t be a text conversation and phone call this year.
We didn’t have the closest relationship, but there was love there, and because of that, I miss him dearly today.
#typewriter #poetry #seasonoffirsts
We didn’t have the closest relationship, but there was love there, and because of that, I miss him dearly today.
#typewriter #poetry #seasonoffirsts
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Time for the tourists and hungry college kids returning for a home-cooked meal to make their final approach into San Diego …
#typewriter #poetry #touristcity
#typewriter #poetry #touristcity
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Time for the tourists and hungry college kids returning for a home-cooked meal to make their final approach into San Diego …
#typewriter #poetry #touristcity
#typewriter #poetry #touristcity
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM