In this lyrical film essay, director Doug Nichol explores the mythology of the typewriter as writers, historians, and devotees—including Tom Hanks and John Mayer—celebrate its tactile power to spark creativity. Interwoven is the story of California Typewriter, one of the last repair shops dedicated to keeping these machines alive. Both nostalgic and thought‑provoking, the film reflects on a beloved technology facing extinction and the evolving relationship between humans and machines.