Type-In

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Type-In is an arranged meeting of manual typewriting enthusiasts. A typical Type-In may include the following activities: a typing speed competition; distribution of stationery, envelopes and stamps, followed by a typed letter-writing session; the swapping and purchasing of typewriters.^[1][2][3]

The first Type-In was held on December 18. 2010, in Philadelphia, at Bridgewater's Pub in 30th Street Station.^[4] About a dozen people attended and more than 25 typewriters were on display.^[5] The event was organised by Michael McGettigan, owner of a local bicycle shop, Trophy Bikes, and was publicized with posters, emails, and a small mailing to writers, English professors, thrift stores and cafes.^[6] The event was also publicized on a blog site named Philly Typer, posted by McGettigan.^[7] The event received media attention all out of proportion to its size. At the start of the event, journalists outnumbered the attendees in the Type-In 3:1, though this ratio improved as the meeting progressed.^{[vague][8][9]}

Coverage, especially by the Philadelphia Daily News and the Associated Press, led to other Type-Ins around the U.S. and in Basel, Switzerland.^{[citation needed]} The Type-In name spread casually through the "Typosphere" an already-established band of manual typewriter fans around the U.S. and in other countries. Type-Ins have been held in libraries, cafes, and bookstores.^[10][11]

• www.phillytyper.com