I decided to have a shoot out, or type off, between two different models of the Smith Corona Skywriter. On the right corner, we have a grey skywriter 4Y series. On the left corner, we have a tan skywriter 3Y series. I think both machines were manufactured in the 60s by their serial numbers, but the 3Y is from the 1950s design.
The 3Y won hands down. It invited me to type more, and I like that quality in a typer. I wouldn't have stopped if I hadn't reached the end of the paper. I can't wait to actually write a few pages on this at a later date. And I did find myself a 2Y, but it was a fixer-upper and it's proven harder than I imagined. I'll post more on that as I figure it out!
I like starters. They are quiet machines and very fun to use. My only complaint is the very soft metal they used for the type bars. I had noticed this earlier and it was confirmed by Bill at the Mesa Typewriter Exchange. The type bar slugs can get out of alignment easily.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, great blog. I look forward to reading more!
The soft metal explains a lot about the slugs out of alignment. Thanks for the insight. I am starting to get alignment envy having seeing everyone else's typecasts!
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