Manual or electric typewriter?

[your$t0ryTeller]

I used to have a manual typewriter but I do not have it anymore. I am new to the typewriter hobby and need some help.

Now I am trying to buy a new one for myself but I cannot decide between a manual or electric model. I am using it mostly for journaling but I would also love to write my PhD thesis on it someday. I know that sounds silly but it is something I really want to do. I will be using it at my desk and I will not be carrying it around.

What are the main differences between them and are there any models you would suggest?

 

[0ldCuban]

hi @your$t0ryTeller for your case, I think an electric typewriter is the way to go. You want something that will be reliable and easy on your hands for a huge project like a PhD.
I recommend the IBM Selectric. It's the gold standard bcs the key touch is light, the impression is perfectly uniform, and many models have a correcting feature.
It's heavy, but since you're not carrying it around, it's a perfect choice for your desk

 

[Leonathetypist]

Electrics are smoother and easier on the fingers, though repairs on it can be quite more tasking

 

[MonClavi3r]

I used to have a manual typewriter but I do not have it anymore. I am new to the typewriter hobby and need some help.

Now I am trying to buy a new one for myself but I cannot decide between a manual or electric model. I am using it mostly for journaling but I would also love to write my PhD thesis on it someday. I know that sounds silly but it is something I really want to do. I will be using it at my desk and I will not be carrying it around.

What are the main differences between them and are there any models you would suggest?

That thesis goal is awesome, not silly so it's just right to find something that works for you!
Staying put and doing high-volume work means the key difference is feel and effort.
A manual gives you pure tactile feedback but demands more physical force.
An electric, on the other hand, drastically cuts the effort, is faster for speed, but requires a plug and has less intense mechanical action.
For a start, I suggest you check out a 1960s Olympia SM series or an 1980s IBM Selectric II/III!