1968 Smith Corona Electra 120 #6LEV-273780
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Liz Glenn (Jasanna)
Created: 06-23-2023 at 02:41PM
Last Edit: 06-23-2023 at 03:28PM
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Description:
"Charlotte"
I acquired this rare gem in June 2022. I never thought I would find one of my favorite typestyles on an electric until I saw the Facebook posting of Todd Payne (Lazy Dog Typewriter) about his Sears Electric Twelve with italic typeface. My mind was blown! I knew I had to find one of my own and I did, thankfully. When it comes to a special/rare typestyles on typewriters, I've come across more manuals than I have electrics that have them. This is truly a GEM especially with it soothing blue Starmist color. I also love that it has the ability for changeable type.
This worked flawlessly right out of the box since it was already serviced/clean. It still retains a somewhat hard but original platen. The print is nice & crisp.
~ US QWERTY
~ Pica Italic No. 2 (10 characters per inch)
** June 2023 - CC-R/W **
** NOT FOR SALE OR TRADE **
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Hunter: Liz Glenn (Jasanna)
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Just a "Typewriter Nut". I like collecting technologies from the past such as typewriters especially the ones with special/rare typefaces. There's just something about learning how things were made (& worked) back in the day!
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