1959 Smith Corona Sterling #5A 784357
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 11-29-2023 at 08:13AM
Last Edit: 06-07-2024 at 05:44AM
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Description:
A good typer as all 5 series machines are. An easy clean and service that could use some more detailing. The white keys are a step backwards for typing feel imo. The 'tweedy' Holiday hard case has a broken handle (not the best design for this version). The Desert Sand paint scheme with white keys a first for 1959. This is just a sharp looking typewriter! Elite 66 typeface.
24/27
Typeface Specimen:
Links:
- 59 white keys.
- Tension adjustment
- All things escape or try reddit.
- A manual, but I just use reddit?
- Say hello to my little Sterling.
- Darth.
- Green Keys!!!
- 5AX.
- 6SS.
- 6SME.
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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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