Difference between revisions of "Smith Corona 5 Series"
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After the Second World War, the wealth of the 1950s brought a new consumer culture to the United States. Now a global superpower, Americans wanted nicer consumer products, and Smith-Corona launched a new line -- colloquially referred to as the "5-series" -- to succeed its prewar portable typewriters. These new machines were robust, rich with functions, well-built, and consumer goods -- in fun colors. | After the Second World War, the wealth of the 1950s brought a new consumer culture to the United States. Now a global superpower, Americans wanted nicer consumer products, and Smith-Corona launched a new line -- colloquially referred to as the "5-series" -- to succeed its prewar portable typewriters. These new machines were robust, rich with functions, well-built, and consumer goods -- in fun colors. | ||
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Revision as of 04:35, 6 November 2021
The Smith-Corona Silent-Super is a typewriter made by Smith-Corona. It was an extremely successful product and has many variations.
History and Design
After the Second World War, the wealth of the 1950s brought a new consumer culture to the United States. Now a global superpower, Americans wanted nicer consumer products, and Smith-Corona launched a new line -- colloquially referred to as the "5-series" -- to succeed its prewar portable typewriters. These new machines were robust, rich with functions, well-built, and consumer goods -- in fun colors.
Common Issues
The linkages on these machines tend to come off rather easily, but can be easily reattached (as demonstrated here):Smith Corona Typewriter Typebar Links Off, Repair, Reattach, Straighten, Adjust
Reference Photos
Underneath the carraige
Underneath the carriage
Under the hood
Ribbon vibrator/shaker
Overhead shot
Mainspring drum & drawband
Escapement
