1946 Smith Corona Clipper #4C162129
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 08-25-2024 at 05:46PM
Last Edit: 08-25-2024 at 07:44PM
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Description:
The budget 4 series. So no tab system, paper fingers or paper guide and a cheaper return lever compared to the Sterling. The Silent got the additional paper bail. See pic for pricing differences.
This particular model is in pretty good shape, but I think there is some corrosion in the lower segment that accounts for having a heavier key action/feel.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandfather was on a small town school board and used one for this. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! The long dormant tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved in circa 2010, Yes a believe it or not story is next, when a Hermes 3000 comes home with the girlfriend from work for free. Yes, free! From there the addiction is full steam. And yes, I now have a No. 5. Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose.
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