Chris Messina

Retrotype - Feels like a real typewriter

Monotype is a focused, offline-first writing tool that feels like a real typewriter — built for Mac. With no formatting, no tabs, and no distractions, it brings back the joy and flow of writing.

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Chris Messina

Reminds me of @Winston — but made modern! Love this idea.

Shawn Park

Oh, this is so wonderful. The world needs more thoughtful and emotive projects like this.

Nika

I feel like in the series Murder, She Wrote. 😅

This one is better; you do not have to throw out the paper when you mess up your writing.

I realised I cannot write emojis as well. But of course, I can write my boomers emojis :D

Rags

Love it!

Talshyn Nova

WOW, what a fantastic promo video and storytelling! 🤩 In the world of modern apps that are often bloated with features, the commitment to focus and deep work here is amazing 👏🏼

Ran Luo

Such an interesting project! I really enjoy the clacking sound of the typewriter, and I hope to see Chinese support soon! 😊

Justin Poliachik

Thanks for trying out Retrotype!

I'm excited to release iOS + iPad versions of the app soon too - stay tuned! 👀😁

Jordan Ellis

beautiful idea and followthrough

Rajesh Jain

Love it, add a save document, print document function. And maybe when you reach the end of line, currently you press enter, but i you can simulate the actual typewriter head to move, it would be cool.

Gabe Perez

Omgosh, I love this.... paired with @Klack I may finally write those stories I've been meaning to create. Awesome job @justin_poliachik!

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