1962 Olympia SG1 #7-897901
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 08-04-2025 at 11:24AM
Last Edit: 08-04-2025 at 02:06PM
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Description:
This near-perfect 15-inch example was used in a CPA office. Note the ledger sheet paper/line gauge. It is missing the RS tab clear lever, a plastic type on the late SG1s. The only issue was a stuck tab brake. I now have it free, but it still drags at one spot. For now, it just takes a little nudge to help it along sometimes.
Typeface Specimen:
Links:
- Gallery
- 12 in 62 model for carriage swaps
- EVA foam would be better and easier to work with
- Ted's library of typefaces
- Manual or?
- Service manual.
Photos:
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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