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About phillytyper

Co-owner, Trophybikes in Philadelphia; live with and tolerate computers; but I also dig manual typewriters. Shoot film from time to time, as a break from the rush of digital. Favorite bikes: Brompton S3L-X, Surly Cross Check, SURLY Long Haul Trucker Favorite camera: Leica M4, Fujifilm X20, Nikon F4. Favorite typewriter: Olympia SM9, Olivetti Lettera 22.

SAVE THE US POSTAL SERVICE! (in person, in Old City Phila.–tomorrow…)

Posted on June 22, 2020 by phillytyper

IT’S KIND OF IMPORTANT: If we can’t vote by mail, something terrible might happen in the next Presidential election, which is 133 days from now. – as you likely know, the GOP is trying to cripple our Postal Service by … Continue reading →

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WINTER-SPRING SCHEDULE is HERE!

Posted on February 19, 2020 by phillytyper
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Where Midtown Village, The Gayborhood and the Via Slackerosa all bump into one another and say, “Sorry, didn’t see you there, dude….!”

Posted on January 7, 2020 by phillytyper

Which intersection of course can only be 13th and Pine. Any Tuesday this month, step inside the door at the NE corner and write a letter, or post card or both, at Dirty Frank’s Bar. Concurrent with the above activity, … Continue reading →

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What’s 22 + 29?

Posted on October 18, 2019 by phillytyper

Um, those are the dates of the last two October Tuesdays (and the last two PUBLETTERS sessions this fall at TATTOOED MOM). And here’s  our little flyer for it. We have had a banging little time at our “Reserved” table, … Continue reading →

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What’s Brewerytowning?

Posted on July 28, 2019 by phillytyper

BAR ERA – is indescribable. We can only list some of its features: a pool table; Ethiopian food; craft beer; VG soundtrack from the juke; charming staff. We snap open a Samsonite “Slim-Line” briefcase and add a tiny bit more … Continue reading →

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Write on in Old ( no ‘e’) City!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by phillytyper

Things to know about Publetters, letter-writing and the Victoria Freehouse: • They are neatly tucked away from the rumpus of Old City, on Front St. • You can get to the VFH from almost anywhere via SEPTA/ Patco / Amtrak … Continue reading →

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For February, it’s the STANDARD TAP

Posted on February 1, 2019 by phillytyper

Start with a great, local, craft beer list; add a nice upstairs bar with a fireplace, and a solid menu. That’s why we ❤️ doing our Tuesday night Publetters at the Standard Tap (2nd and Poplar in N. Liberties PHL. … Continue reading →

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On 22 Jan.— drink a beer(s). write a letter(s) at ThePostPHL!

Posted on January 21, 2019 by phillytyper

Yes—among his other feats—Ben Franklin was the First Postmaster for the 13 Colonies, AND the First Postmaster General for the United States he helped birth. (Ben’s holding the Samsonite “Slim-Line” brief case—used to bring everything needed to write and send … Continue reading →

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four tuesdays/four locations….!

Posted on January 7, 2019 by phillytyper

IT’S Complicated… but we will be snapping open our #Samsonite briefcase at a *different* bar each Tuesday in January.  On 1/8–we’re at the wxyz bar, upstairs at the ALOFT HOTEL (101 N. Broad St.; 7p-9p –roughly where that Pelikan pen … Continue reading →

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We are trundling into December —And DOOBIES!

Posted on November 30, 2018 by phillytyper

Very simple really, find a seat, get some paper and/or a card and write some words to friends & fam! 🖊❤️📩 It’s FREE, thanks to Yards Brewing & Trophy Bikes. Goes from 7 to 9-ish on Tuesdays. First one is … Continue reading →

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