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As promised, a self-taught typewriter repair expert in Saskatoon has received a one-of-a-kind parcel in the mail from one of the most recognizable names on the planet.
Thom Cholowski is now the proud owner of a 1940 Remington 7 Noiseless portable typewriter — courtesy of Tom Hanks.
The two began corresponding earlier this year after Cholowski typed and sent Hanks a letter to thank him for his very public admiration for typewriters.
Through Toms advocacy, its gone from being a nostalgic, old fashioned piece of technology to a point where people are taking a second look at these machines and theyre really rediscovering the joy and beauty of these wonderful machines, Cholowski told CTV News earlier this month.
Hanks apparently couldnt resist offering a compliment of his own, mailing Cholowski a typewritten response.
What a privilege it is to type a letter to western Canadas premier typewriter repairman, began the letter addressed to Cholowski, typed on Hanks own letterhead.
In addition to praise for Cholowskis efforts to keep a vanishing trade alive, the letter also included an offer of a typewriter from Hanks own extensive collection. An offer Hanks has now made good on.
The typewriter came complete with an original manual and a laminated tag authenticating that it was from the Tom Hanks collection, Cholowski said.
On the back of the tag is a little sample of the typeface, typed by Mr.Hanks.
When asked about the speculate about the typewriters value, the answer came easy for Cholowski.
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