Classic 1960's Smith Corona Galaxie Twelve with Case
Classic 1960's Smith Corona Galaxie Twelve with Case
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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, mirroring the space bar. That’s a throwback to the the oldest desktops. Tab set and release buttons are there as well, within easy reach.
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 additional questions.
Most sincerely,
Steven Budden Jr.
Classic Typewriter Co.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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