Did JRR Tolkien use a typewriter?

Tolkien’s favourite typewriter was an expensive American Hammond Varitype, made in 1927. Later in life, Tolkien found the Hammond too heavy and turned to more portable typewriters. Despite the pain it caused, he often wrote detailed notes about Middle Earth in longhand with a pen, before switching to his typewriter.

What fountain pen did Tolkien use?

Conklin Classic Fountain Pen- Firelines.

What did JRR Tolkien write on?

J. R. R. Tolkien

What Pen did JRR Tolkien write?

The Wade Center houses materials and research on seven English authors, with Tolkien being one and CS Lewis being the main focus. A pen they have there of his is a Biro, an early ballpoint “wonder pen”.

What Pen did HP Lovecraft use?

Waterman Fountain Pens According to his extensive correspondence, Lovecraft enjoyed the careful selection of his fountain pens.

When did J.R.R. Tolkien write The Silmarillion?

The first version of The Silmarillion was the “Sketch of the Mythology” written in 1926 (later published in Volume IV of The History of Middle-earth). The “Sketch” was a 28-page synopsis written to explain the background of the story of Túrin to R. W. Reynolds, a friend to whom Tolkien had sent several of the stories.

When did J.R.R. Tolkien write his books?

The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and Academic Career