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Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Smith Corona Silence is Super

 The Smith Corona Silent Super is one of SC's finest models. Solid and reliable. I am getting used to its textured gunmetal gray finish with distintive Green stripes, keys, logo and paper table. It sits solid while typing unlike some other portables. I will have to dedicate a section on this site to cover the cases for each machine, often as distinctive as what is stored inside. As I become more familiar with collecting, by a glance at the case alone I know what make I am dealing with. I have yet to cross-reference the serial number but know that this machine would have been manufactured in the early '50's.  

I II Took these shots beneath a halogen lamp with no flash. When I read about a machine found in the trash, or those bought only for their keys for crafters, it breaks my heart. I really do love these machines.





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2 comments:

  1. Ostara's2 February 2012 at 16:48

    Hello, I just got a nice Smith Corona Super Silent typewriter and case, but no manual. Looking for help in figuring out how to unlock the keys.
    Any Tips ?

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  2. Matthew9 February 2013 at 07:14

    Here's one (realizing this reply is a year old)

    http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&cad=rja&ved=0CI8BEBYwDQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjohnesimmons.com%2FTypewriter%2FArticles%2FManualpdf%2FSmith_Corona_Quiet_Riter.pdf&ei=BmcWUaekBu2hyAHn44DwDg&usg=AFQjCNEHJgr2njKsiPIiyZ5bCxTeeRqjOw&bvm=bv.42080656,d.aWc

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