The Holiday cases are my favorite typewriter cases ever!! They look so sophisticated and sleeker than most. I didn't initially like the color scheme either but I now find myself on the hunt for one!
My college roommate always borrowed the case for my SCM Classic 12 for his weekend hitch-hiking trips home. It was the perfect size for the task. This was the early 1970s.
I have a 1955 Smith Corona Sterling. Beautiful machine, in great shape and types fantastic. I know how to set the tabs in the back but how do clear the tabs without having a clear button? Thanks!
I have a nearly identical machine (mine is just the regular "Silent") and it is by far my favorite typewriter. It reminds me of a classic Chevy truck. Simple, dependable, and it exudes a certain confidence when using it as a working tool. The looks are rugged yet attractive. The forest green keys are really nice to look at. They stand out but don't look like a toy. I know Smith Corona's are pretty easy to find and don't have the same desirable quality of say, the Hermes Rocket, but for my money I really do think these are one of the best.
I learned how to type on the one with the green keys. My family still used it into the 1980's. I believe it was my father's'. I don't remember the issue with the exclamation point, which was an interesting observation of yours. I remember it as being a really solid typewriter, heavy but rather sleek and not too large when taken out of its case. I remember the case had a grey pattern, which reminded me of a gray herringbone coat.
Congrats on your 1st anniversary! I enjoy all of your video's and appreciate the wisdom and advice that you have provided thru them. Do you offer typewriter refurb/service? If so, where can you be contacted to inquire about details?
I recently picked up one of these, except I got the plaid case with mine. I was trying to figure out what the color was, as in some light it looks brown, others it looks gray.
Sapphire grey I believe was the name of the color for this machine. And I agree it looks different in different lighting. Smith Corona also had similar brown models but not in the Silent Super trim that I recall.
@@TypewriterMinutes I don’t think so but it’s having trouble staying on the pulley. It creates that slack and then can’t pull it back so it slips off the pulley.
The only thing I can think of is that perhaps the main spring is broken. Can you feel any tension on the drawstring? You might consider joining the antique typewriter maintenance page on Facebook, where you can post pictures or videos of the issue as well.
I have this exact machine, same year and color. It types beautifully and seems to be hardly used. The only issue is that I can barely hear the bell at the end of the margin, and sometimes not at all. Have you heard of this problem?
Yes I’ve seen this on a few machines. It could be that the bell clapper is not hitting (or is barely hitting) the bell. It could also be that the clapper, after hitting the bell, stays touching the bell, muting the ring. If either of those are the case, you might need to gently bend the clapper arm as appropriate. It could also be that the margin slider pins ) or whatever they’re called) are not consistently triggering the other end of the clapper, in which case some adjustments there may be in order.
I bent the 'trigger' that the carriage trips to a slightly straighter angle so that the carriage pulls the clapper spring farther and tighter before releasing it and that helped. I can hear it well every time now. I may consider bending the clapper stem if I need it to be louder still. Thank you, for your reply. The more I think about it, the more sense it makes that it is probably the clapper its self like you said, and not the 'trigger'. Fun stuff though!
There are two adjustment screws underneath the machine. One limits upward travel when the shift key is pressed, and one limits the shift basket while at rest. We did a video on this adjustment on a different machine (a Remington Quiet-Riter). Same principle. I don’t know offhand where the adjustment is on a QDL.
Not really. The silent super has a key-set tabulator, and I think the Silent might just be a manually set tabulator. Sorry for the delayed reply but I just now saw your message
I am out of town but can check when I get home. Both years I’m sure they made available with either pica or elite typeface. I don’t recall offhand which one my machine is.
@@TypewriterMinutes the reason that I ask is that most publishers, when someone submits a manuscript, ask that you use a font size of 12 (point). So I am interested in not only the font type but I am really interested in the font size.
Pica means typeface that is 10 characters per inch. Elite typeface is 12 characters per inch. There are lots of different type styles within those size categories. So it sounds like you need a pica machine since it will have a larger typeface.
Very, very impressed! You guys are a pleasure to watch too!
Very through tour of this typewriter. I found this very model on the curb in my neighborhood-case and all. I am so glad to know about it
Congrats! They are wonderful machines.
Smith coronas' typing action is so good. They are very snappy. I have the Silent and the Galaxie Twelve.
Those are great machines! Yes the typing action is very nice.
Very, very impressed!
The Holiday cases are my favorite typewriter cases ever!! They look so sophisticated and sleeker than most. I didn't initially like the color scheme either but I now find myself on the hunt for one!
My college roommate always borrowed the case for my SCM Classic 12 for his weekend hitch-hiking trips home. It was the perfect size for the task. This was the early 1970s.
That wide black Trimline case definitely would fit the bill.
Congratulations guys!
Thank you!
I have a 1955 Smith Corona Sterling. Beautiful machine, in great shape and types fantastic. I know how to set the tabs in the back but how do clear the tabs without having a clear button? Thanks!
I have a nearly identical machine (mine is just the regular "Silent") and it is by far my favorite typewriter. It reminds me of a classic Chevy truck. Simple, dependable, and it exudes a certain confidence when using it as a working tool. The looks are rugged yet attractive. The forest green keys are really nice to look at. They stand out but don't look like a toy. I know Smith Corona's are pretty easy to find and don't have the same desirable quality of say, the Hermes Rocket, but for my money I really do think these are one of the best.
I’m with you 100%. If I had to pick just one typewriter to keep and use, it probably would be one of these. Thanks for watching.
I learned how to type on the one with the green keys. My family still used it into the 1980's. I believe it was my father's'. I don't remember the issue with the exclamation point, which was an interesting observation of yours. I remember it as being a really solid typewriter, heavy but rather sleek and not too large when taken out of its case. I remember the case had a grey pattern, which reminded me of a gray herringbone coat.
I just got one of these. Not sure what year it is tho. My Holiday case is wood covered in cloth
Sam's voice is changing!
Yes a noticeable difference in the last year.
Just received my 1960 Olympia SM4 typewriter. Do you have an instruction video on that and if now, can you do one? Thanks!
Congrats on your 1st anniversary! I enjoy all of your video's and appreciate the wisdom and advice that you have provided thru them.
Do you offer typewriter refurb/service? If so, where can you be contacted to inquire about details?
Hello David. Thanks for watching. I have not branched out to fixing other people’s machines. Do you have a repair shop close to where you live?
Very nice!
Thank you.
I recently picked up one of these, except I got the plaid case with mine. I was trying to figure out what the color was, as in some light it looks brown, others it looks gray.
Sapphire grey I believe was the name of the color for this machine. And I agree it looks different in different lighting. Smith Corona also had similar brown models but not in the Silent Super trim that I recall.
I just got this same typewriter chocolate case and all. Thanks for the videos they are great!
Congrats and thanks for watching. What a great machine and case combo!
How do you create a plus sign with the silent? Thanks for sharing how to do an exclamation point.
What kind or ribbon should I buy for this...I have a smith corona super silent, looks a lot like other model that the woman is showing
Just got one of these today at an auction. Has some issues with not advancing forward when you type. Would be incredibly grateful if you had any tips!
Hi there. That might be difficult to diagnose remotely. Is the draw string broken? That would be the first thing to check.
@@TypewriterMinutes I don’t think so but it’s having trouble staying on the pulley. It creates that slack and then can’t pull it back so it slips off the pulley.
The only thing I can think of is that perhaps the main spring is broken. Can you feel any tension on the drawstring? You might consider joining the antique typewriter maintenance page on Facebook, where you can post pictures or videos of the issue as well.
I have this exact machine, same year and color. It types beautifully and seems to be hardly used. The only issue is that I can barely hear the bell at the end of the margin, and sometimes not at all. Have you heard of this problem?
Yes I’ve seen this on a few machines. It could be that the bell clapper is not hitting (or is barely hitting) the bell. It could also be that the clapper, after hitting the bell, stays touching the bell, muting the ring. If either of those are the case, you might need to gently bend the clapper arm as appropriate. It could also be that the margin slider pins ) or whatever they’re called) are not consistently triggering the other end of the clapper, in which case some adjustments there may be in order.
I bent the 'trigger' that the carriage trips to a slightly straighter angle so that the carriage pulls the clapper spring farther and tighter before releasing it and that helped. I can hear it well every time now. I may consider bending the clapper stem if I need it to be louder still. Thank you, for your reply. The more I think about it, the more sense it makes that it is probably the clapper its self like you said, and not the 'trigger'. Fun stuff though!
Great news! Enjoy that excellent machine.
Do you know the official color of this typewriter? I bought this but it's a 1957.
As far as the alignment goes, how are you going to tweak it? The typeslugs? I have a Royal QDL that has a noticeable alignment issue.
There are two adjustment screws underneath the machine. One limits upward travel when the shift key is pressed, and one limits the shift basket while at rest. We did a video on this adjustment on a different machine (a Remington Quiet-Riter). Same principle. I don’t know offhand where the adjustment is on a QDL.
Oh, the paper bail might not be original, it has a hook at the end. Have you noticed that before?
Happy anniversery, y'all! woohoo!
Thank you, sir!
Is there a big diff. Between the Silent and the Silent Super ?
Not really. The silent super has a key-set tabulator, and I think the Silent might just be a manually set tabulator. Sorry for the delayed reply but I just now saw your message
Very cool
Thank you! We love it.
I just bought one of these and no number 1 button?
I have a question. What size font does the 1956 (as well as the 1956) Smith Corona Silent have?
oops I meant to write... (as well as the 1954)...
I am out of town but can check when I get home. Both years I’m sure they made available with either pica or elite typeface. I don’t recall offhand which one my machine is.
@@TypewriterMinutes the reason that I ask is that most publishers, when someone submits a manuscript, ask that you use a font size of 12 (point). So I am interested in not only the font type but I am really interested in the font size.
Pica means typeface that is 10 characters per inch. Elite typeface is 12 characters per inch. There are lots of different type styles within those size categories. So it sounds like you need a pica machine since it will have a larger typeface.
TypewriterMinutes thank you so much for the info. I appreciate it very much.