1964 Olympia SM9 #2480839
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Brancaleone daNorcia (Brancaleone)
Created: 05-04-2026 at 05:12PM
Last Edit: 05-04-2026 at 05:30PM
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Description:
Olympia SM 9
Serial No. 2.480.839
Manufactured in 1964
by Olympia Werke AG., Wilhelmshaven (Roffhausen), West Germany
Typeface: Pica Special (97|6,6), 10pt
33cm / 13inch wide carriage
German keyboard layout
All-white case
As far as I can see, this is currently the oldest wide-carriage-SM 9, as well as the oldest SM 9 with German keyboard layout and, at last, the second oldest SM 9 at all in the database.
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Photos:
Hunter: Brancaleone daNorcia (Brancaleone)
Brancaleone daNorcia's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 996
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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