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Look!: Typewriter Computer Keyboard

2008_03_27 typwriter keyboard.jpg We are not really feeling the polished brass frame, but we do appreciate the detail and creativity behind retrofitting old typewrtiter keys into a 1980's IBM model M keyboard. Wonder what it would be like to type on this thing?

-via Crib Candy

Comments (7)

I dont know what it would be like but I want one. I hope I dont have to kill anyone to get one because that is wrong.

posted by techmage on March 27th 2008 at 10:24am
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Techmage,

If I'm not mistaken, this is a custom job by the steampunk workshop and you can order your own from them (I think). I think he also posted a "how-to" if you feel up to it. I wish I had the time, money and machinery to make my own, it would look lovely on my 1890s desk.

posted by Tiamat_the_Red on March 27th 2008 at 10:29am
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3 words - I want one!

posted by GreenHomeTherapy.com on March 27th 2008 at 12:45pm
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I want one, too. But it looks like $800-$1000 is the going price. Staying on my wishlist, though!

posted by mr.O on March 27th 2008 at 3:20pm
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Oh My! I must have one of these! Can't wait to see the completion of the Paramount model!

posted by Art2Zen on March 27th 2008 at 9:39pm
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2008 is the year of BRASS!

posted by hdtex on March 28th 2008 at 2:40am
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I doubt it has the same resistance feel but when my dad let me play with his underwood as a child the keyboard had the most satisfying feel . You had to push them down further and they sprung back at you and it was very nice to use.

Steampunk wouldn't match my stuff but i'd love a keyboard modded into an actual typewriter... hmmm.

posted by DahliaCactus on April 1st 2008 at 2:29pm
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