1958 Smith Corona Electric Portable #5TE 151436
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 05-18-2024 at 03:44PM
Last Edit: 10-06-2024 at 12:02PM
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Description:
So, so dirty I wasn't sure what was under the grease. Turned out pretty nice considering the challenge of this color. A loose O/o slug was the only issue. I really like these machines!!
"Standard Elite 66" btw is actually a 10 cpi Pica typeface.
Typeface Specimen:
Links:
- The Guru.
- Nis action
- History
- oldest one on twdb
- Green 1960
- standard elite no 66 is pica
- 5LE Electra 12 sometimes Electric 12
- Manual- who needs a manual?
Photos:
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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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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