Smith Corona Electra 120

A typewriter I found, possible one of the nicest, best looking one I own. I really like this typewriter, to bad they don't put effort into modern products.

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Science & Technology

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• smith
• corona
• typewriter
• 120
• case
• nice
• good
• paper

[xaosfusion]

I don't suppose you happen to have the manual in the case by any chance? Recently picked up one that had been re-branded for Sears. Very nice little machine. I like the fact that you can set the key touch/sensitivity and how hard the keys strike from back in the days of carbon copies.

[thedarkone2134]

@xaosfusion This is unfortunately one of the only ones I have without a manual however, I found another one locally with a manual for sale. I might see if I can buy just the manual (doubt it). If I do get one I'll let you know, as I scan all the manuals I have and upload them to my website.

Of all my typewriters this one is by far the easiest and nicest one I have and is typically what I use when I want to use a typewriter.

[derfreezies]

Great video. You seem to have a great appreciation for vintage typewriters. Do you know of any Smith Corona machines that used an alternate keyboard layout? I've read that in the 70s and 80s SC tried some non-QWERTY layouts. I'm looking for specific model numbers if you've ever come across any. Thanks.

[thedarkone2134]

@derfreezies Thanks:)

I've never come across any nor have I ever heard much about them. If I do hear of any I'll send you a message.

[themadscientest]

i have one just like it, i just dont have the case. but mine has power return! check out bk writing machines on etsy, they sell ribbons and typewriters.