1958 Smith Corona Clipper #5C 451187
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 01-05-2025 at 07:45PM
Last Edit: 01-06-2025 at 04:40AM
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Description:
Typewriter #7153 was institutionalized. Despite the wear and tear, including a beat up platen and cracked spacebar, it all works and produces a nice impression. It was cleaned before it was put away. I am going with prison vs school.
The budget model:
No tabs.
Sterling keyboard,.
No paper guide.
No paper ears.
No line release lever.
Rear cover is fixed, so platen removal is not as easy.
Insulation only in the top cover.
Smaller return lever.
What else?
Typeface Specimen:
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 10130
As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
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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