tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post2708775289429096801..comments2024-01-26T05:15:24.177-05:00Comments on Fountain Pens & Typewriters: Smith-Corona Classic-12 Script PreviewBill Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-36184788096607147042012-06-26T19:43:15.934-04:002012-06-26T19:43:15.934-04:00Steedan,
I will take some macros of the line-feed ...Steedan,<br />I will take some macros of the line-feed end of the platen and its associated gears, pawls and springs. It may be a few days until I get to do them.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-7227430754673046912012-06-26T10:06:30.753-04:002012-06-26T10:06:30.753-04:00Wow, I love the script. I have the same typewriter...Wow, I love the script. I have the same typewriter without the script typeface. I was amazed at the condition mine was in when I found it. The only problem I have is the carriage return lever doesn't advance the platen. I can't seem to figure out what part I'm missing or maybe a spring has gone. I haven't been able to find a photo of the gear box either. Would it be possible to send a close up photo my way? I'd love to have this thing working 100%. Great blog Bill! Thanks!Steedan Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639053335186251610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-79041424246584065872012-05-18T06:03:03.565-04:002012-05-18T06:03:03.565-04:00Strange how things change in just a few short week...Strange how things change in just a few short weeks. As of 1 May 2012 Ames is out of the platen recovering business :(Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-25757372511959561942012-05-15T17:40:34.195-04:002012-05-15T17:40:34.195-04:00A script SMC! All typewriters look prettier when t...A script SMC! All typewriters look prettier when they're in script :) I really need to get one!Fernando Antuneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303644262338846935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-55596285573716728032012-05-09T04:20:35.874-04:002012-05-09T04:20:35.874-04:00Crystal, The Olympia should have be dark and clear...Crystal, The Olympia should have be dark and clear whether script or not if the ribbon is fresh. All type will get lighter as the ribbon dries.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-42277420871515455412012-05-09T00:44:55.458-04:002012-05-09T00:44:55.458-04:00That typeface is gorgeous. I actually like my Oly...That typeface is gorgeous. I actually like my Olympia SF script typewriters, though I've found that the typeface looks a little bit too light with script--don't know if this is just because they need new ribbons. <br /><br />I covet your SC Classic 12, though!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09111687758811924709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-25689499510787843772012-04-21T13:48:55.792-04:002012-04-21T13:48:55.792-04:00When this machine hits the work bench I'm goin...When this machine hits the work bench I'm going to give everything a good cleaning and treat the platen to see if that makes all letters print correctly. If this platen stays hard I may send it to Ames before I try bending the slugs. I have bent and twisted slugs on other old machines to get the letters to align correctly.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-26079731191471404442012-04-21T12:54:17.773-04:002012-04-21T12:54:17.773-04:00Love this one! Script always seems so EXPRESSIVE t...Love this one! Script always seems so <i><b>EXPRESSIVE</b></i> to me.<br /><br />Thanks for the inadvertent reminder that I need to go "under the hood" of my SCM electric with script to see if the motor drive belt needs replacing. Yes, the Smith-Corona script typefaces are cool. <br /><br />Is the issue with slightly faint extended characters a common one? Would you bend the typeslugs a bit to correct this?Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633967390492270136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-69174761465466826022012-04-19T15:43:36.582-04:002012-04-19T15:43:36.582-04:00Very nice typeface!Very nice typeface!MEKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238234020380937157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-16494550598011162402012-04-19T04:11:43.520-04:002012-04-19T04:11:43.520-04:00Congratulations on your first script typewriter! I...Congratulations on your first script typewriter! I'm a big fan of all Smith Corona's variations on the script typeface, and I wish you good luck in hunting down the others... there's this curly one Peter has that is particularly fetching :)Adwoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457285629002149759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-4746629309462239222012-04-18T23:01:40.725-04:002012-04-18T23:01:40.725-04:00Sweet! I like that script. It is a nice variatio...Sweet! I like that script. It is a nice variation. I have Hermes and Royal script machines and need another style like I need a hole in the head. Still, you've thrown temptation in my path.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-29874966263547020442012-04-18T19:02:17.236-04:002012-04-18T19:02:17.236-04:00I agree with Florian, lovely cursive typeface.I agree with Florian, lovely cursive typeface.Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-24433949431722704932012-04-18T18:12:38.579-04:002012-04-18T18:12:38.579-04:00SCM has several script typefaces and that is kind ...SCM has several script typefaces and that is kind of a problem if one finds a machine on line without a typing example and even then there are subtle differences like the I on mine.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-65381883527207390232012-04-18T18:10:20.780-04:002012-04-18T18:10:20.780-04:00I like the Hermes, Olivetti & Royal I the best...I like the Hermes, Olivetti & Royal I the best myself.<br />I refer to your samples often and also Nick Beland's site:<br /><br />http://typewriters.byethost4.com/typemuseum.html<br /><br />When I am searching for typefaces.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-82459634346410131282012-04-18T14:31:43.032-04:002012-04-18T14:31:43.032-04:00I have a script Olivetti Traveller Deluxe. Love t...I have a script Olivetti Traveller Deluxe. Love the script; can't stand the typing action! I didn't know SC had script machines - guess I am back on the hunt!J.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17716960326168886178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-24591421405913903972012-04-18T09:26:45.035-04:002012-04-18T09:26:45.035-04:00Very nice! So the streak continues. I have yet t...Very nice! So the streak continues. I have yet to see two SCM script typefaces that are exactly matched. This one has a different "I" which seems to be where the differences are most pronounced. Here's my roller call:<br />http://manualentry.blogspot.com/2012/03/follow-up.htmlnotagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-39577859950058476152012-04-18T07:51:18.597-04:002012-04-18T07:51:18.597-04:00Oh wow, it's Script!Oh wow, it's Script!maschinengeschriebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955578932937697125noreply@blogger.com