1965 Olympia SM9 #2694110
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 03-30-2026 at 04:21AM
Last Edit: 03-30-2026 at 04:22AM
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Description:
The SM9 goes big as the SM9/13, and what you end up with is the best manual portable typewriter ever made. With the wide carriage, it is the closest one can get to the standard experience in a portable footprint. The period ads tell the tale. All the so-called "Olympia killers" were no competition then, and they aren't today.
This one is a nice example and is next up on the workbench.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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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 any one area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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