Smith-Corona Silent Super, 1956, typewriter demo

With the 5T prefix and the X suffix denoting the extra key on the top line -- just a delightful keyboard action on this machine.

[@johnc.bojemski1757]

Beautiful color! Never saw one on that shade of "burgandy" before!

[@meedily]

It's been painted.

[@painchaud2000]

Oh wow! What a beauty!

[@loveisall5520]

I have this typewriter in the Sears/Tower labeling. Great machine. These fifties S-C portables are fantastic.

[@koy_music]

How hard it was to paint this Typewriter? It looks absolutely beautiful, great work.

[@ziachung4547]

I want to type on that for eternity

[@samukai5802]

What is this and where have I ended up... and why am I into it

[@NisKildegaard]

I can answer the first two questions -- here I post short videos in conjunction with my offerings of refurbished vintage typewriters on eBay. Each video was prepared for inclusion with an auction listing, because to the extent possible, I like to show bidders that a machine is working well rather than merely tell them. (To that end, I also always include a specimen typed page with each listing.) The typewriters I hunt for, because I love these machines and enjoy tinkering with them, are examples "as-found, as-is" from yard sales and thrift shops and basements. The ones I can't fix become resources for parts; a few go into my embarrassingly large collection; most end up with new owners through eBay. As for your third question, "why am I into it," I can only say that you're not alone -- these machines hold a fascination for many, many people.

[@samukai5802]

@@NisKildegaard wow, never expected such a great answer, thanks for answering! Cant say I'm very interested in buying a typewriter myself, but I am definitely subscribing, as that part is free last time I checked;)

[@merrymonarch]

It's the instant mechanical nature?

[@bharathvajvr3782]

Hallo sir Iam live in india I have start the typewriting institutions so I need a lot of machines and good conditions so how to buy the machine can you help me

[@lims2733]

a oh.. Corona?