I use a 1947 Smith Corona Silent for most of my typing. It is rather loud when the type slugs hit the platen. I found putting the typewriter on a wool pad helps, but it is still much louder than most manuals I see in videos. Any ideas on how to lessen the noise? The platen is hard, so I assume that is the problem. I have considered having the platen recovered, but that would cost about $100 and I don't want to make that kind of investment yet.

Thank you

Brian