1961 Olympia SM2 #1836815
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Brancaleone daNorcia (Brancaleone)
Created: 09-02-2026 at 05:04PM
Last Edit: 09-02-2026 at 05:11PM
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Description:
Olympia SM 2
Serial No. 1.836.815
Manufactured in 1961
by Olympia Werke AG., Wilhelmshaven (Roffhausen), Western Germany
Typeface: "Pica-Frakturschrift" (Ro 42), Teilung 2,5-2,6mm (Ransmayer & Rodrian, 1970)
Alternative: "Kleine Frakturschrift" (1932), "Klein-Fraktur" (1920)
German keyboard layout with ligatures (tz, ch, ß, st) and round-s
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Hunter: Brancaleone daNorcia (Brancaleone)
Brancaleone daNorcia's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 1194
Fellow typospherians, may I introduce myself? I'm Brancaleone da Norcia, Typewriter Hunter and TWDB Patron from Germany. My main focus is collecting portable machines from the 1950s to the 1970s. I particularly appreciate good industrial design and durable construction. Many Olivetti and Erika models inspire my enthusiasm. Some might find it odd that my machines are usually uncleaned in the pictures. I only have very little time for my hobby, and it's very sporadic. Personally, I enjoy taking photos and working on the database much more than handling rags and brushes. But I admire it and think it's wonderful when someone brings a sleeping gem back to life. At last, I have a particular fondness for pangrams and palindromes, and I am always happy to discover new ones. Looking forward to get in touch with you, kind regards, Brancaleone.
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