LexeAbout
I considered writing the draft of this introduction on my Olivetti Lettera 32, but ended up writing it using this typewriter simulator instead, which, of course, makes perfect sense.
Initially I just wanted to make a quick proof of concept, and spend an afternoon having fun. But, I ended up spending hours and hours working on this project. The name Lexetype combines the Greek "lexis" (word) with "type" - a nod to the type foundries and typewriter manufacturers that shaped how the world put words on paper. The model number LM3 is inspired by the Olympia SG3 typewriter.
During my research in the fall of 2026, I came across Ben Wheeler’s OverType project from 2014, when typewriters were experiencing a resurgence, and I drew inspiration from his approach, even though our projects ended up being very different.
By the way, when printing on a physical printer, the paper color (background color) is not included, this is a deliberate design choice (choose the real paper you like for your printer); only the typewritten text with its typewritten looks (including overtyping etc.) will print. But if you save as PNG or JPG, the paper colour will be included. You can also save and load entire sessions that include both your written page and typewriter settings. For convenience, the Export function will allow you to save the written text to a plain text document for editing in a word processor.
Even though the visible portion of the paper might be smaller than the actual sheet, the page format adheres to real, printable DIN and Letter formats. You can always use the View page option or carrier release buttons (like temporarily taking the page out of the typewriter) to see it in full. Use Ctrl+K to open the quick actions menu.
Now, all you have to do is make a cup of hot brew, and hook up your printer to your computer for printing those beautifully typewritten pages, just like the real thing, almost.
I hope you like it.
Best regards,
Lars Brandt Stisen