I’m visiting family for a couple of days. My niece, with whom I’ve always shared creative interests, offered to give me a tattoo for my right bicep. I remember her early days. She had and has an independent spirit. We would work on art and build Lego structures all day long. Legos became a tradition, as she had inherited all of my childhood Legos. It is for this reason that she wanted to merge a Lego aesthetic with a typewriter. She had only a day to dream up a blueprint. I sent her photos of various machines. I wanted it to be one my special machines, something I repeatedly use. Well, that would have to be my Olympia SG1.
Initially, before she had the image from which to work, she had drafted something a bit computer-like. She is twenty-one. Typewriters aren’t an everyday experience for her. 
Then, after we talked a bit, she came up with an image that captures the SG1’s personality. The typewriter keys represent Lego pieces. With that in mind, I suggested that “Logos” be etched into the page inserted into the machine. 
“Logos” means many things. For me, it is a philosophical term signifying rational discourse, but it also suggests creation of the word. She is going to give herself another Lego image. I think that’s the coolest damn thing,
The Untimely Typewriter:Daily Writings Against the Tides of Distraction 
That is wicked cool. I like the look and the originality of the idea.
Now you have a logo of your own and a permanent reminder of your sister and time you spent together. Tattoos are quite magical and can pull deep thoughts at the oddest times. They are also like typewriters – you will never be satisfied with just one.
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Well said, Michael. This is my first tattoo with color. I have three others, which are pretty understated. Still, it is tempting to think of more!
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Nice tattoo.
Be careful thought. Like Michael writes tattoos are like typewriters they keep multiplying on their own and soon you may be covered in hundreds if typewriter tattoos.
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Hey, this way we can all identify one another in the wild.
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So true. The Typosphere must visit her studio or she could tour the USA and visit all the type-Ins. She does great work.
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I’ll convey to her your compliment!
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Super fun! Really dig that “Logos” detail. That color came out great!
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Yes. I am very proud of her.
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Yes, great shading and color! And how wonderful to be tattooed by an artistic relative.
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Thanks, John. She has become quite the artist. I’m very proud of her.
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Amazing! I keep daydreaming about a typewriter tattoo, but haven’t done anything.
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I had considered a more antique machine before, but the SG1 seemed most honest.
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