Classic 1960's Smith Corona Galaxie Twelve with Case



























Classic 1960's Smith Corona Galaxie Twelve with Case
Order this typewriter today, and we will send out a beautiful, working specimen of this model in about 1 week.
It won't be this exact machine, and there may be slight variations. It will be an exquisite typewriter, ready to write, serviced and adjusted with case and new ribbon installed, in condition as good or better than the one shown.
This machine has excellent action an is in exceptional condition.
Typewriters come in all shapes and sizes, and this one certainly embodies the aesthetics of the 60's. That being said, it also incorporates some of the most refined features of typewriter engineering.
The Galaxie Twelve (similar to the Galaxie Deluxe) was Smith Corona's attempt to take all that was good in typewriter design, and include it in one model. The ‘12’ in the Smith Corona names (like the Classic 12) signifies a wider 12” carriage, which can accept a letter sized paper either horizontally or vertically.
The tab key is actually on top, as it was on the oldest desktops. As are the tab set and release buttons.
The Galaxie Twelve has excellent typing action. It includes a 'Powerspace' key; hold down the key and the machine will smoothly power across the page until you find your place.
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 5 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 and the ribbon is a breeze compared to machines from a few decades earlier.
The case is either a hardshell black case or a larger plastic brown case, which is more protective but… larger.
These generally come in 12cpi elite typeface, though the 10cpi ‘PICA’ is more common (equivalent to 12 point font in contemporary terminology).
Please let me know if you have questions.
This machine comes with our lifetime trade in policy and working guarantee.
Steven Budden
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Steven Budden Jr.
Classic Typewriter Co.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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