Order this model today, and I’ll send you a stunning specimen of this model in about 2 weeks.

A gorgeous Smith Corona Silent Super from the golden age of Typewriter Technology (the 50’s)

These are some of history’s best typers. Made in the good ole USofA.

The letters are aligned well, and the upper and lowercase work well together.

Light wear and very little soiling.

Paper support fingers expand and retract, and are in excellent condition.

The innards are quite immaculate. The typing action is joyous and quick. Springy.

Sturdy crinkle paint, sometimes worn smooth by the lull of human flesh during the writing process.

Let your living sculpture double as the ultimate writing tool.

All functions work beautifully. Comes in original upgraded travel case with original key, original type manual, and user manual.

Has been oiled and adjusted for your typing pleasure.

Such a luxury to have a '1' key! (Most typewriters use the lower case L as the 1).

I can upgrade to vintage metal spools, for an old school vibe, or pop in a new plastic spool.

It will come with a fresh, 2-toned ribbon regardless, so you'll be ready to write!

This model is an improvement to prior models in a few ways:

it has a tab set and clear key on the keyboard (before this, you had to turn the machine around and move physical tab stops around).

The chrome is in exquisite condition. The rubber rollers and platen, though original, are excellent for its age. The paper feeds beautifully.

The keys are in excellent shape.

Years:

Features:

• 1,2,3 line spacing.

• Lovely typeface, (12 or 10 characters per inch) : 10 or 12 point font.

• Clear ringing end of line bell.

• Right and left margin settings.

• Tab set and clear keys.

• Updated case in beautiful shape.

Purchase with an easy heart; This includes our guarantee and lifetime trade in policy... details below.

Please let me know if you have additional questions and thank you for your interest!

Steven Budden

Classictypewriter.com

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THE CLASSIC TYPEWRITER PROCESS

Working Guarantee

(Or: How dare we guarantee a 50 or 60 year old machine?)

Each machine is carefully screened for quality and reliability.

Each machine passes a rigorous 14 point mechanical inspection.

Each machine is cleaned, serviced, and adjusted so that it functions as it was designed to.

Each machine is THOROUGHLY tested by a writer. (Usually people who say a typewriter ‘works’ haven’t tested most of its most important features. Sometimes the type bars move but are misaligned; sometimes the carriage won’t advance; sometimes lesser-used keys stick; sometimes whole pieces are missing, etc). If it is found to need work, we have technicians with 40 years of experience.

If it is found to be acceptable…

Each machine is described in vivid detail and carefully photographed from every angle in high resolution so you know exactly what you’re getting.

Each machine is cleaned and carefully packaged for safe shipment (believe it or not, improper shipping is the MOST COMMON CAUSE OF DAMAGE for a vintage typewriter).

The Classic Typewriter LIFETIME Trade-In Policy

If at any reason you decide that you are done with the machine you got from us, you can trade it in for the full value, minus shipping and, if there is any, wear and tear. You pay the difference and we will send your next dream machine.

Classic Typewriter Promises.

What you'll get:

A beautiful writing machine to inspire decades of writing enjoyment. Serviced, lubricated, and ready to use.

I want to imagine that opening the box is like opening the curtain on a warm spring day: a glow of delight fills you.

Imagine the box with the 'Classic Typewriter' imprint delivered to your door.

Features:

• Each machine passes our rigorous 14 point mechanical inspection.

• The machine comes with our 'famous Classic Typewriter Guarantee'.

  (It will be working on arrival, or we will remedy the situation).

• A Lifetime Trade In Policy.

  (Trade it in for the value you paid toward another machine as long as we're in business).

• A copy of the original manual.

  (Original if we have it, or a digital copy).

• Safe, eco-friendly packaging. (Double-walled 250 lbs pound tested box, secured carriage).

  (We've shipped over 400 machines with very few problems).

• A new ribbon, on vintage spools.

  (We opt for high-end silk or cotton ribbons, for a more vintage feel, on vintage metal ribbon spools).

• Machine support. (We realize that it may be intimidating to embrace an older technology, so you'll have support where needed).

• A digital guide to using your new (vintage) machine and replacing supplies.

• Refurbished, original platen.

  (We resurface the outer layer, to create a beautiful surface for the type slugs. This is preferable to 'new' platens in many cases for a few reasons).

• New feet or rollers as needed.

We source the best condition machine available, serviced by skilled technicians and ready to write.

Options to upgrade:

New platen (adds a few months to turnaround time).

Original case upgraded to Pelican Flight Case.

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FAQ

When will I get my machine?

We ship your writing machine in 2-3 weeks, via UPS ground. (To the US. International shipping requires a few days more, USPS International services).

What takes that long?

We sell machines by model, so I take a machine out of inventory that matches your specs, and inspect, clean, and service it.

Can I just find a used machine somewhere instead?

Of course! We encourage you to explore the world. However, it won't quite work right.

This is the nature of a machine sitting for decades.

If you need to get to writing, and spare yourself many nights of research and tinkering, we have the solution.

What about 'refurbished' machines on other vintage sites?

Usually, they are just cleaned up slightly and shipped out. They don't usually work 100% (more like 80%). This is because most people have never used a writing machine, so they don't know how it is supposed to work! They see an opportunity to buy a vintage machine and 'flip it', however... you get what you pay for, as the old adage goes!

Why do you charge X?

Excellent question!

Priceless heirloom, endless inspiration, the stuff of dreams.

You’ll pass it to your children or into the annals of history.

Ask yourself what this will bring you, and what you could create with it, and you’ll have answered your question.

We used to focus on ‘working’ machines. And they worked, but we didn’t have time to devote to exceptional machines. IN charging a little more, we can spend more time and give more tender care to each machine, making sure your writing experience is as exceptional as it can be.