Circa 1967 Smith Corona Classic 12 Typewriter with Case
Circa 1967 Smith Corona Classic 12 Typewriter with Case
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The Classic 12 was Smith Corona's attempt to take all that was good in typewriter design, and include it in one model.
The tab key is actually on top, as it was on the oldest desktops. As are the tab set and release buttons.
Margins and tabs are easy to set.
The only wear is on the bottom of the machine, which is mostly in excellent condition. This machine came very clean, with only a few eraser shavings inside. One of the pros of getting a machine of this vintage is that they were often very lightly used. Usually they came on the cusp of the electronic age, so people (and companies) often bought them and shifted to electric soon after.
This machine has a cover that slides out, so the ribbon can be changed. After changing a ribbon on a Noiseless from the 40's a few minutes ago, I can say that the ribbon change on these is a breeze by comparison, taking 3 minutes instead of 15.
I've included a 2 tone ribbon wound around a vintage metal ribbon spool (an upgrade!).
The case is in excellent condition, and includes the original key.
This machine comes with a wide carriage, meaning you can type with a letter-sized sheet in landscape mode. This can be a handy feature, though it makes for a slightly wider machine (and case).
The bottom is sealed off, so dust does not really become a problem for this machine.
The rubber rollers, platen, and feet are in excellent condition and the feet are even soft.
Though I tend to prefer the aesthetic of older machines, when you really want to type precisely, use features such as tabs regularly, fill out forms, or write letters, these machines are difficult to beat. Even loading the paper is a breeze compared to machines from a few decades earlier.
Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Most sincerely,
Steven Budden Jr.
Classic Typewriter Co.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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