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: 4286
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 a nice, round, 40 machines . . . and any new addition will be on a strict "one in - one out" basis.
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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