I own one of these, an older model that was restored for me around 20 years ago. These LC Smith and S-C machines never reached the sales success of Underwood, Royal or Remington; however, it wasn't due to any inferiority at all in their design or manufacture. Even the very last of the S-C office manual machines was superb; I never owned one (they're rather rare) but did type on them. One has to get used to the tab bar instead of a key, especially if one is used to IBM typebar machines and Selectrics. I still own a brand new Olivetti Linea 98, their last office manual. Its twin has given yeoman service over many years and is beautiful to boot. Thanks for sharing with us!
El sonido que producen las margaritas al momento de tocar el papel es relajante (para mi) Siento tristeza que ya no se fabriquen más, ya que estas máquinas deberían de ser eternas, quisiera tener una así. Buen video, felicidades!!
Hi Lucas - I always thought these S-C models were handsome. I didn't know about the low velocity period "." as one of the features - thanks for sharing that info...makes me like the machine even more. The one I have is tan. Thanks!!
Great video. I really enjoy watching these. Love the way things move in and out of focus. Your photographs and videos are so artsy ;). Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this video! I just picked up a 1946(?) from goodwill for $10!! Just needs a cleaning and ribbon. So I am trying to find out as much info as I can!
I found one like this too on Facebook marketplace. They marked it $50, I got them to take $25. It is in perfect working order, and it only has a few scuffs on the out side. This video also helped me to understand how the margins work.
I have a standard portable. I had to turn the touch control up to 7 to stop punching holes in the paper. I get letter crowding and ghosting sometimes, I try not to bottom type (staying on the key) but I forget.
Hey there MR. Dal. You have the most beautiful typewriter ever manufactured, in my opinion. When I played around with one, I found its feel a little bit hard to get used to.
Hi, may I ask you, is this machine lighter to type on than others? I am looking for a super light keystroke, almost the same as on an electrical keyboard.
It is pretty light, but I think I'd recommend the Royal FP, or the Olympia SG3 as the best. The Olympia SM3 and later are probably the lightest keystroke manual typewriters out there. I will say though, that any manual machine is going to have a significantly larger key travel than an electric.
Most likely is. Changes on desktop models for most manufacturers consisted of minor modifications and bells and whistles. They were workhorse machines. The consumer market was more portable oriented, therefore more diverse.
I have about the same one as this except it is a silent, secretantial smith corona. Im pretty sure it works about the same and right now it doesn’t work and I want to know more on how to fix it and repair it.
not particularly, it did need an entire escapement overhaul and a few hours of adjusting to get the ribbon to hit the right height. Also had to replace the ball bearings for the Q key and adjust the Q and A key together. All in all it was in very good shape.
I found one of these. Owner says he put it away a long time ago in a working order, but it has served as decoration and dust collection for years after he inherited it. It would be my first machine ever. The listing is 25 bucks. The wheel does not appear to be cracked or dried up. I guess what I'm asking is, if I do find anything to be wrong with it, be it the typing mechanism or what not, will this machine proof to be particularly difficult to fix up for an entry level typemachine user? In addition to that, I found a Hermes Standard 6 also in a seemingly good condition, but minimal use. Might that be a better machine? I do intend to write novels on either of them
it totally depends on the issues. Most people prefer portable typewriters because they're portable. It's up to you, no one machine is inherently easier to fix than another.
@@TypewriterChicago incredibly fast reply. Okay, that's helpful to know. I just have this habit of getting into things which often require a machine or an instrument of sorts, and then I unintentionally end up picking the most rare, non universal and complicated option available.
Sorry to be a pain, but one final question for you. Everything I’ve read about typewriters states that oiling is unnecessary and harmful. However, due to this machine’s unique ball bearing feature on the type bars, should these be oiled? Thanks again
You can use some light oils, generally these machines are meant to run dry, but you can oil very slightly with oils that will not gum up. Apply a little, and wipe it off.
Those are older machines, and yes, they still retain the ball bearings. I don't know when they introduced ball bearings, but the LC Smith no.8 has them and that's from the 1920's. My smith super speed is from 1940, right before WW2 started for America
Makes sense, I can only get 75 wpm on a typewriter (not a Smith Corona Super Speed) when I am typing for a few seconds, but longer term (if I am not copying things), I can type about 60 wpm with I would say 95-99 percent. So not lightning fast, but still faster and better than what the internet calls “an average typist”.
Great video! I just picked up the same machine and it needs some cleaning, but I’m looking forward to it. I’m trying to figure out how old mine is. Can I get this info from the serial number? Also, where is the serial number located in this machine? Thanks for your time!
Yours may be different, but I found my serial number under the right side of the carriage (mine is a L.C. Smith model instead of a Super Speed.). With the carriage all the way to the left it was possible to just barely read the serial number on the top of the frame.
I own one of these, an older model that was restored for me around 20 years ago. These LC Smith and S-C machines never reached the sales success of Underwood, Royal or Remington; however, it wasn't due to any inferiority at all in their design or manufacture. Even the very last of the S-C office manual machines was superb; I never owned one (they're rather rare) but did type on them. One has to get used to the tab bar instead of a key, especially if one is used to IBM typebar machines and Selectrics. I still own a brand new Olivetti Linea 98, their last office manual. Its twin has given yeoman service over many years and is beautiful to boot. Thanks for sharing with us!
Awesome machine. Such a lovely ding from the bell. I have an older one of these :)
Yeeessss so much better than those videos where people type with two fingers... Typewriters are supposed to be used like this
I totally agree! Thank you1
Bingo. Two finger bangers are so jv:,
It’s handsome in all black. I have the gray/silver striped with olive drab base.
El sonido que producen las margaritas al momento de tocar el papel es relajante (para mi) Siento tristeza que ya no se fabriquen más, ya que estas máquinas deberían de ser eternas, quisiera tener una así. Buen video, felicidades!!
Hi Lucas - I always thought these S-C models were handsome. I didn't know about the low velocity period "." as one of the features - thanks for sharing that info...makes me like the machine even more. The one I have is tan. Thanks!!
Great video. I really enjoy watching these. Love the way things move in and out of focus. Your photographs and videos are so artsy ;). Thanks for sharing.
Just got one of these beauties. Needs a few adjustments. Any idea where i can find some repair tutorials
There are none that I know of for these models
Cuz they never need repairs? How do i get the ribbon out? Seems to be a catch of some kind on both sides but i see no lever or button
No, they're just not common enough, and typewriter repair tutorials are very scarce to begin with.
Thank you for this video! I just picked up a 1946(?) from goodwill for $10!! Just needs a cleaning and ribbon. So I am trying to find out as much info as I can!
I found one like this too on Facebook marketplace. They marked it $50, I got them to take $25. It is in perfect working order, and it only has a few scuffs on the out side. This video also helped me to understand how the margins work.
I have a standard portable. I had to turn the touch control up to 7 to stop punching holes in the paper. I get letter crowding and ghosting sometimes, I try not to bottom type (staying on the key) but I forget.
Hey there MR. Dal. You have the most beautiful typewriter ever manufactured, in my opinion. When I played around with one, I found its feel a little bit hard to get used to.
Well, it is for sale!
Hi, may I ask you, is this machine lighter to type on than others? I am looking for a super light keystroke, almost the same as on an electrical keyboard.
It is pretty light, but I think I'd recommend the Royal FP, or the Olympia SG3 as the best. The Olympia SM3 and later are probably the lightest keystroke manual typewriters out there.
I will say though, that any manual machine is going to have a significantly larger key travel than an electric.
I'm restomodding a 7A, and from what I see here, they're basically the same machine internally!
Most likely is. Changes on desktop models for most manufacturers consisted of minor modifications and bells and whistles. They were workhorse machines. The consumer market was more portable oriented, therefore more diverse.
Hello Lucas, what does the octopus have in its tentacle? a pipe? why an octopus? congratulations on your new shop! greetings!
Hi thanks! Yes it is a pipe. And my favorite animal is the octopus
What years did L.C.Smith Corona and Smith-Corona make machines with the ball bearings? Thanks for video...again 🙂
Pretty much all years on their standard machines
I have about the same one as this except it is a silent, secretantial smith corona. Im pretty sure it works about the same and right now it doesn’t work and I want to know more on how to fix it and repair it.
Fantastic video! Did you have to do much refurbishing?
not particularly, it did need an entire escapement overhaul and a few hours of adjusting to get the ribbon to hit the right height. Also had to replace the ball bearings for the Q key and adjust the Q and A key together. All in all it was in very good shape.
I found one of these. Owner says he put it away a long time ago in a working order, but it has served as decoration and dust collection for years after he inherited it. It would be my first machine ever. The listing is 25 bucks. The wheel does not appear to be cracked or dried up. I guess what I'm asking is, if I do find anything to be wrong with it, be it the typing mechanism or what not, will this machine proof to be particularly difficult to fix up for an entry level typemachine user? In addition to that, I found a Hermes Standard 6 also in a seemingly good condition, but minimal use. Might that be a better machine? I do intend to write novels on either of them
it totally depends on the issues. Most people prefer portable typewriters because they're portable. It's up to you, no one machine is inherently easier to fix than another.
@@TypewriterChicago incredibly fast reply. Okay, that's helpful to know. I just have this habit of getting into things which often require a machine or an instrument of sorts, and then I unintentionally end up picking the most rare, non universal and complicated option available.
@@acevfx2923 you likely won't need special tooling, I have a video on my chanel about typewriter tools!
Sorry to be a pain, but one final question for you. Everything I’ve read about typewriters states that oiling is unnecessary and harmful. However, due to this machine’s unique ball bearing feature on the type bars, should these be oiled? Thanks again
You can use some light oils, generally these machines are meant to run dry, but you can oil very slightly with oils that will not gum up. Apply a little, and wipe it off.
Very nice! How many words/min were you typing?
Not very many!! 50-75
Impressive. There are several Super Speed typewriters out there that say LC Smith rather than Smith Corona. Do those have ball bearings as well?
Those are older machines, and yes, they still retain the ball bearings.
I don't know when they introduced ball bearings, but the LC Smith no.8 has them and that's from the 1920's.
My smith super speed is from 1940, right before WW2 started for America
Have you tried speed typing on it?
Yes I have, this one was a bit too worn out to be exceptional. Good to 80/90wpm
Makes sense, I can only get 75 wpm on a typewriter (not a Smith Corona Super Speed) when I am typing for a few seconds, but longer term (if I am not copying things), I can type about 60 wpm with I would say 95-99 percent. So not lightning fast, but still faster and better than what the internet calls “an average typist”.
Just bought one of these today. Can you tell me where the serial number would be?
its serial number can be found by releasing the margin and moving the carriage all the way to the left. there will be a plate with the code.
Great video! I just picked up the same machine and it needs some cleaning, but I’m looking forward to it. I’m trying to figure out how old mine is. Can I get this info from the serial number? Also, where is the serial number located in this machine? Thanks for your time!
Yours may be different, but I found my serial number under the right side of the carriage (mine is a L.C. Smith model instead of a Super Speed.). With the carriage all the way to the left it was possible to just barely read the serial number on the top of the frame.