1976 Olympia SM9
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$435.00
$435.00
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Up for sale is the perfect novelist's or writer's dream machine- the German-manufactured Olympia SM9. This typewriter is just about in mint shape, and is one of the best portable workhorses out there on the market. This particular typewriter is in fully functional shape right down to the bell, and is truly a superior workhorse. Unlike with some machines, you can find yourself typing away on this typewriter for hours on end without feeling like that's what you've actually done. This typewriter has an attractive, sharp, elite typeface (12 characters per inch) Olympia typewriters are known for their excellent high quality, reliability, and German engineering, and this machine is no exception to that positive stereotype. The only complaint that I have for this typewriter is its original leather case. While the case itself is in great shape and still does its job, a part of the zipper lining fabric is slightly detached from the case itself, and the zipper handle is now a zip-tie, however the case still zips and unzips without much trouble. Other than the case being a zipper-style case instead of one that latches, there's nothing about this machine to complain about. This typewriter uses universal ribbons which are sold on this site, and is extremely easy to use and maintain. The owner's manual can be found here: http://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/OlympiaSM9-1970s.pdf
All in all, if you're a writer or aspiring writer who is in the market for the best portable workhorse out there for heavy and frequent use, then this is my highest recommendation.
All in all, if you're a writer or aspiring writer who is in the market for the best portable workhorse out there for heavy and frequent use, then this is my highest recommendation.
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