The funny thing here is that regardless of what their tools are, only an idiot would consider use of their tools to be unimportant or not a core competence. It

The funny thing here is that regardless of what their tools are, only an idiot would consider use of their tools to be unimportant or not a core competence. It matters not whether their tool is a feather pen or IT infrastructure, they must master and maintain the tools they select. Imagine if a carpenter did not think sharpening their chisels was something they needed to worry about. Or perhaps more relevant, maintaining their table saw. However, it is perfectly valid to pick a simpler tool that does the job, and mechanical typewriters are definitely simpler than a network of computers and printers.