tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post1127061322456149816..comments2024-03-28T07:50:27.394-07:00Comments on THE TEERITZ AGENDA: Smith-Corona Skyriter - Worth Going For?teeritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-59348053861204559772020-06-28T00:53:08.744-07:002020-06-28T00:53:08.744-07:00@ Ricky Garni, I had a Splendid 99 at one stage an...@ Ricky Garni, I had a Splendid 99 at one stage and didn't like it at all. Looked great, but felt rough in the typing action. I have since bought a SF model and it types a little better, but not as smoothly as Skyriters. <br /><br />@ Penhurion, I ended up getting rid of the Skyriter due to the short carriag return lever (early model) and I replaced it with a Sears-branded S-C Tower Chieftain III, with the longer return lever. It's a very snappy typewriter and it gets the most use out of all my ultra-portables. <br />Regarding SM9s, I have a late 1966 model and I think it was barely used by whomever owned it before me. Pristine condition, even the draw-band is still crisp white in colour. Works like a charm. An absolute favourite to use. <br /><br />Thanks to you both for stopping by!teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-49942698350659114162020-06-27T14:31:49.819-07:002020-06-27T14:31:49.819-07:00I have a 1959 Skyriter (3rd owner). It takes a bi...I have a 1959 Skyriter (3rd owner). It takes a bit of getting used to the flat keyboard, but it is a quick machine and fairly quiet. My main machine is a 1971 Olympia SM9-dead reliable. My Olympia Traveller de Luxe and my N.O.S. 1966 Olympia Splendid 33 have the same chunky action (the patent for the Olympia SF design was intended to speed up the slug speed upon striking the ribbon/paper/platen). I think they overcomplicated the mechanism to achieve this. The flat Olympias type fine, if you have a sharp, quick fingerstroke, but it's quite different feeling than the "quick pivot" motion of the Skyriter or the Hermes Rocket/Baby. Penhurionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18064991643999987430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-88022213663102196292018-07-08T21:03:17.147-07:002018-07-08T21:03:17.147-07:00I realize this is an old post, but I have a Skyrit...I realize this is an old post, but I have a Skyriter and I like it very very much. In fact, I like to love all my Smith Coronas - Silent Super, Silent, Clipper & Skyriter. Skyriter has a few limitation because of size but they are minor (like the paper bail is straight-up without an option for suspending it as you insert the paper. Not a big deal though, right?) The type itself is beautiful and it has the characteristic zippy SC action. If I were to choose a favorite, it might be the Clipper, but I don't want to choose a favorite. I love them all. (And, by the way, I found your blog when searching on info regarding the Olympia Splendid 66 - I am enjoying it the least of my machines. The action is far too demanding for my weak self.)Ricky Garnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11240795400994592569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-42727733586894264152014-11-04T15:34:24.134-08:002014-11-04T15:34:24.134-08:00The bell on my 1936 Smith-Corona Standard feels a ...The bell on my 1936 Smith-Corona Standard feels a little soft. I could unscrew it and adjust it, but it doesn't bother me enough to try fixing it. <br /><br />I haven't gotten a Skyriter. I have too many typewriters already. As for the Splendid, yes, it feels a little sluggish to me. Not as snappy as some of my other Olympias. Still a nice machine to use, however. teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-5844403880772307012014-11-04T12:07:01.444-08:002014-11-04T12:07:01.444-08:00Hi. I'm not sure if I understood what "ti...Hi. I'm not sure if I understood what "ting" is in your Smith Corona ;) I write just to say mine also did "ting" and it's very easy unscrew the bell, clean it and screw it again but not too hard. Then a great and clean "ding" is here!<br /><br />Btw, what did you finally chose? I'm looking for a Olympia Splendid. I didn't know the feeling is spongy...Naranjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01964863568458174349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-74062478729172395012014-06-13T23:46:43.490-07:002014-06-13T23:46:43.490-07:00Thanks for the responses, folks. And Ted, yes, the...Thanks for the responses, folks. And Ted, yes, the type alignment on both my '45 Sterling and '56 Silent Super is a little...'jaunty', but this adds to their charm. teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-74727706726397911022014-06-11T16:19:54.130-07:002014-06-11T16:19:54.130-07:00I have a later skyriter made in England... like th...I have a later skyriter made in England... like this one:<br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Smith-Corona-Skyriter-typewriter-/231253786319?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d7ccbecf<br />I have to say, I don't love it. It's a plain looking machine. There's a stifling air of mass production to it, void of "character". At the same time, it's a decent machine, but I have so many I prefer ahead of it. Strange as it may be though: I love my SM9 and that is such a common machine that it sells super affordable. <br />My opinion: if you can get the skyriter for a real good price, then no harm, no foul. You can always unload it. I think you can sell your Kolibri too, it may surprise you how much you might get for it.michaelianyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473989420991038113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-34338073421589555112014-06-10T12:44:49.574-07:002014-06-10T12:44:49.574-07:00You're sold. Skyriters are very snappy and pre...You're sold. Skyriters are very snappy and pretty light. Similar but not identical to the silent-supers. Get a 1950's one - sometimes the 60's ones are dead-feeling, but I've run across a couple plastic-shelled Corsairs that were actually very good.<br /><br />One thing: Skyriters tend to have somewhat haphazard type alignment, but I've found most Smith-Corona portables tend to get out of whack that way when well-used. If you consider that trait charming rather than annoying, there's another plus.Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-87598425699018792982014-06-10T05:55:33.565-07:002014-06-10T05:55:33.565-07:00Mine is better than expected. I held put for 3 yea...Mine is better than expected. I held put for 3 years for a good price.notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.com