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1958 Olympia SM3 Serial # 1279463 1958 Olympia SM3 typewriter, Serial # 1279463 Arthur Ureche's 1958 Olympia SM3 typewriter. 2023-05-22 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Arthur Ureche: 1958 Olympia SM3 Serial # 1279463 This always seems like a real sleek model - then I pick up the case and remember that they're heavy bastards and deceptively look light. I was also surprised by how small the font is the first time I saw it on paper in person.

1958 Olympia SM3 #1279463

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Arthur Ureche (MortVark)
Created: 05-22-2023 at 03:08AM
Last Edit: 05-22-2023 at 04:19AM


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This always seems like a real sleek model - then I pick up the case and remember that they're heavy bastards and deceptively look light. I was also surprised by how small the font is the first time I saw it on paper in person.

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With open top.
With open top.

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Service shop chit. Check out the old timey phone number...
Service shop chit. Check out the old timey phone number...

Stuff in case .
Manual, cleaning brushes and typing paper.
Stuff in case . Manual, cleaning brushes and typing paper.

Cost of ribbon in 1986. $4 + $0.25 tax! Transaction facilitated by Ron at Ed's Typewriter Service.
Cost of ribbon in 1986. $4 + $0.25 tax! Transaction facilitated by Ron at Ed's Typewriter Service.

Hunter: Arthur Ureche (MortVark)

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First started using a SMC Galaxie Twelve to type out and paste a zine in high school in the late 80's - I've been picking up typewriters as opportunity presents itself ever since. It's more of a casual hobby than a compulsion. Writing on a typewriter seems just the right speed for not getting ahead of what I have to say.



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