Smith-Corona Coronet Automatic electric typewriter

The last typewriter that I found at this thrift store, only a few days ago, (waiting patiently to be documented) was listed under "Bric a Brac" on its price tag.

Have any of you seen colored Ko-Rec-Type strips before? Now I need to do some research and see if I can find any!

This manual includes instructions for changeable type, and more souped-up electric models with power- and half-space keys. Apparently the "Coronet" model as this one is more basic.

The rubber strip holding the power cord together is surprisingly intact; I've found that they're almost always split or missing.

NaNo Day #1 on Nov. 1st. My trashy/junky-but-serviceable Remington Quiet-Riter Eleven just happened to be sitting on my typing platform at the time, so it was pressed into service that day.

NaNo Day #2. James had installed the new desk on the right. I pulled out my Smith-Corona Silent Super for the next several days of transcribing.

And now...I have pulled my Royal Model 10 (which Richard Polt helped me clarify was actually made in 1930 instead of 1911 as I'd previously thought) out from the Airstream travel trailer, where it's resided these past few months for a nice change of pace. It's a wonderful typer!

Some folks think this classic SCM design is plain and even ugly, but I've always liked it.

Oh my goodness! An extra little piece of history, always welcomed.

I love these extra clues! I wonder if Mauna got this typewriter in the late '70s, when she may have gotten those Ko-Rec-Type samples?

 

As it turns out, the touch selector does not work. But I know where it is!

I am blessed with a new typewriter AND a new writing desk!

I just took the typewriter outside to the patio to see if it matches the other blues, and it really doesn't. James & I are vacillating back and forth about re-painting it. What do YOU think?

Olivetti Lettera 31

My bare-bones work space. I enjoy drinking tea and often listen to oldies on the iPod while
fiddling with the typewriters. Life is good!

Since the shell was already detached from the inner workings, that was one less step in
today's preparation for a quick cleaning.

A beautiful & idyllic spot in which to work, but heaven help me if I drop a spring or a screw!
(I did dislodge one of the springs on the key levers -- and dropped it twice! -- but found it each time.
Finally got the darn thing back on.)

Nice clean, low and utilitarian lines in profile.

Close up of the keyboard.

Barcelona: The scene of many a typewriter emerging from the factory.

Perhaps this blank slot could have accommodated a ribbon reverse lever?

...and what feature was missing here on the right side?

Valentines on Valentine's