The Smith Premier is a beautiful antique machine known for it's distinctive typebar design. With one pull of a lever, the typebars lift with a simultaneous flourish, ready to type (known as a peacock feature). Being portable, it's small frame is ideal for any traveling typist. This is made from Remington number 2 parts, rebranded and assembled in Great Britain by Smith Premier Typewriter Company. *Graded: 9.5 1. Mechanical: 10 2. Rubber: 10 3. Performance/Ease of Use: 9 4. Aesthetics: 9 Features: Black Gloss Exterior Chromed Ring White Legend Keys Pica in 10 Characters Per Inch Font Line Spacing Option Platen Free Spool Clutch Paper Bail Auto Ribbon Reverse Backspace Key Shift and Shift Lock Key Bichrome Ribbon Feature (Example: Black or Red) Margin Sets Bell *Typewriter Muse Grading System To ensure transparency and confidence in every purchase, Typewriter Muse evaluates each machine using our four-category grading system, rated on a 1–10 scale: Mechanical Systems – internal function, alignment, and reliability. Rubber Components – platen, feed rollers, and other rubber elements essential to print quality. Performance / Ease of Use – typing action, smoothness, and overall user experience (set by the manufacturer and design on machine). Aesthetics – cosmetic condition, paint, body integrity, and visual appeal (sometimes age adds cool vintage appeal). A machine graded by Typewriter Muse has been fully inspected by our crafters, serviced by our typewriter mechanic, and tested by professionals who specialize exclusively in vintage manual typewriters. If you are considering a typewriter that does not include a documented grading or quality assessment, we strongly advise against owning it. Ungraded machines often hide mechanical issues or deteriorated rubber that can be costly to repair. Our advice: always buy from a reputable typewriter reseller who evaluates and discloses the true condition of the machine. Typewriter Muse is committed to preserving these historic writing machines–helping buyers make informed, confident decisions. Typewriter Muse Warranty: This typewriter is a Muse Certified Machine and carries our 2 year warranty (see details) and is ready for an estimated 10 plus years of service before needing any major rubber replacement or tuning if cared for properly (see our care page). It has been professionally reconditioned by our fine staff of writers, crafters and mechanics here at Muse.
