Smith-Corona Standard review

Finally the review / walk around of this machine. It was really filthy when I got it, and it had some issues after cleaning: a broken "brake" spring at the segment (do not remove the segment cover plate unless you have to, it totally messes up the alignment) and a ribbon vibrator throwing the ribbon way too high. I spent ages resolving that. But it is fixed now. And it even has new real rubber feet!
Source of the new feet:
www.amsterdamtypewriter.com/
Source of the Gorham picture (I sadly don't own one):
machinesoflovinggrace.com/s-co...
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:10 Machine and extras that came with it
00:46 Diferences between Standard, Sterling and Silent
00:59 The illusive Gorham
01:09 Floating shift
01:34 Keys that stay level
01:51 Modified keyboard with math symbols
02:01 The guided tour starts: the keyboard and levers above it
02:33 Things underneath the ribbon cover
02:46 Serial number and the extra keys
03:36 Slug goblin content
04:08 The guided tour continues: left side of the machine
04:32 The platen and the optional paper bail
04:42 The backside of the machine
04:56 The right side of the typewriter
05:20 Bottom of the machine: Neat keylever connection and new feet!
06:02 Typing view from above
07:01 Typing view close to the paper

[@ctbdjc]

i've always wanted a smith-corona, except i want the silent super.

[@Slug_Life]

I would have preferred the silent too, but since I'm in Europe, I can't be too picky. I do prefer the looks of the flattops versus the super machines though.