Typewriter keys

As long as I can remember I have been fascinated by old typewriters. Something about the round keys slightly suspended and separated from another just seems elegant. Occasionally I discover a typewriter at a thrift store or on Craig's list. It is always painful not to buy one when I see it. They are always out of my price range for impulse items. Especially for those that are of no true use and that would just take up space in my already cramped casita.

To me these typewriters of yesteryear are musical instruments begging to be played.

I've always loved the clicking sounds old typewriter keys make. A while back I purchased the movie Atonement. I enjoyed the movie for many reasons but I must admit I was quite taken with their use of various typewriters and the whimsical sounds they make. I wonder if I would have bought the DVD had the film lacked the clicking and clacking. Perhaps not. (Tangent sorry.)

Back to my initial obsession. Owning an old typewriter has been a nerdy fantasy of mine for eons now. Alas, I still don't have one but today I got the next best thing! I got a typewriter key bracelet! I've been tapping on the keys around my wrist and it's very satisfying. I found a lovely little site from Etsy where I purchase said bracelet. Mines not the one pictured, it has both letters and numbers and I psychotically love it.
Made from genuine keys, the bracelet was reasonable priced and I cannot stress how lovely it is. This site has so many trinkets I desire... http://www.keysandmemories.com/

*** Top Photo by Robert Doisneau