29 Dec 2013

Solstice Speedline 2 / Jackalope typing pad / Cheap ribbons

1948 Smith-Corona Silent 4S199318














Jackalope typing pads (sold out, but see for information)

Discount Printer Ribbons (arranged with lowest price first—look for the 3, 4, and 5 packs)

Sent from my new Smith-Corona Silent

8 comments:

  1. Handsome SC Sterling, that's a good find. The maroon Sterling I used to own also had the occasional skipping issue, makes me wonder if that's a Sterling disease.

    Those ribbons are a steal! "Quality" is my first question but they seem to work okay based on your sample.

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    1. I think it's generally a Smith-Corona problem, from the flattops to the Galaxie style models. This was the first I'd encountered, though.

      I was intending to add Olivetti to the list of supported manufacturers but I forgot.

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  2. That your lovely Smith-Corona skipped just as you were mentioning how rare the issue was is just another bit of evidence that typewriters have souls, and in your case, one with a quirky, mischievous sense of humor.

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  3. I've been a fan of Discount Printer Ribbons for a while. I have a few machines with granite platens, and so far, I haven't had a ribbon tear. I'm glad that you're giving them a shout-out. I just wish that they sold red-black ribbons at the same low prices they sell the solid black ones!

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    1. That's definitely very important now since we can't all have perfect platens on all our typewriters. I haven't had a tear yet either, but I haven't gotten my worst ribbon offenders out yet and used the new ribbons in them.

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  4. Ahh, love the Smith-Corona Silent. I have both a Silent and Sterling and LOVE those machines. Probably are still my favorite typers (although my Olympias are right near the top too). I've been fortunate to buy one from a local repair shop and another for a really good price. You're right though, they regularly go for quite a few dollars!

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