1961 Olympia SG1S #7-647523
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
Created: 01-26-2023 at 09:37AM
Last Edit: 09-11-2023 at 12:56AM
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Description:
This poorly looked after "parts machine" was bought purely to help a friend out with a replacement right-hand platen knob . . . sadly found out too late that it wasn't compatible : (
Noticing it had Modern Congress Elite typeface, I thought I'd have a go at the poor old rust bucket that wasn't working on arrival. Thanks to the excellent design & build quality it only took a few hours of work and some background jazz to give it a pulse again.
These SG1s are often described as tanks & brilliant. I think they are both. This is the second one that's passed my way and I'm delighted it has. I plan to live with it. The typeface is too gorgeous.
15.8kg / 34.8lbs
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Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 4209
UK member with Greek Cypriot heritage, living in London.
Relatively new to the hobby - My first machine was an Everest Mod 90 that I bought after watching a Violet Evergarden anime in December 2021.
My collection now consists of 41 machines.
My absolute favourite remains (just) my 1939 Royal KMM. For me, it's both the prettiest and the "warmest" to type on. It has "Majik" (with a nod to Sandy1)
I count my blessings that I am lucky enough to have amassed such a beautiful bunch.
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