[GreenKeys] Selectric typeballs

[Richard Knoppow]

     Mine has Bookface Academic which is a good general purpose 
typeface.   Somewhere on the web I found PDF versions of the handbooks 
but don't have any idea where now.  I've also seen a series of video 
instructions for IBM repair men on the machines. Again, its too long ago 
to remember where.  One of my friends has a neighbor who is a retired 
IBM training person who conducted classes for corporate typists.   When 
you bought a Selectric you bought a whole service, not just the 
machine.  They had people who would keep the machines tuned up and 
working properly.  FWIW I don't much like the keyboard feel of mine, its 
too much like a hard computer keyboard.   I use manual typewriters 
fairly often and still work out on a mechanical manual frequently to 
keep up strength in my hands. I find it help my arthritis.  I am not a 
speed merchant but can do pretty well.  A friend who is a legal 
secretary can do over 100 WPM.  I won't even try.

On 3/15/2015 7:49 PM, Pete Lancashire wrote:
> There seems to be a log curve of what is out there. Of the top of my
> head there are around 10-12 that fit 80% of the cases. A bit more if
> you have a Selectric III.
>
> If you don't  count the balls for the Composer this is a somewhat complete list
>
> http://selectric.org/selectric/
>
> But even this list does not show 3 of the ones I have.
>
> On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 7:26 PM, Richard Knoppow
> <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>>       Well, I have a Selectric II  in excellent condition but only one type
>> ball.  Wouldn't mind having a couple of more.
>>
>> On 3/15/2015 4:42 PM, Jeffrey D Angus wrote:
>>
>> On 3/15/2015 6:22 PM, Nick England wrote:
>>
>> My friend George W4BUW has several Selectric typeballs looking
>> for a good home.
>> Contact w4buw at aol.com
>>
>> Nick
>>
>> Let me know if they need company. I have a whole box of them as
>> well, and a case of ribbons.
>>
>> --
>> Jeff-1.0
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>>
>>
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>> Richard Knoppow
>> 1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com
>> WB6KBL
>>
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Richard Knoppow
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