1956 Smith Corona Super #5T 490467
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 12-21-2024 at 08:46PM
Last Edit: 12-24-2024 at 07:17AM
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Description:
Super.
A gummed up mess that was hard to clean. The main spring was stuck, which is what sent it into the basement. The segment was tougher than most and the ribbon system as well. It doesn't take much resistance to render it inconsistent switching sides. The escapement is a howler. The rubber 'silencer' pads are hard. See the link for she howles no more.
MSRP was $129 or $37 more than a Clipper. That's equivalent in purchasing power to about $429.16 today. So much more than a marketing gimmick if you were doing serious work with a typewriter.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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