1966 Olympia SM8 #3169227
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Bill MacLane (BillM)
Created: 12-27-2015 at 04:08PM
Last Edit: 12-27-2015 at 04:20PM
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Description:
Big improvement over the SM7. This typewriter is a very nice typewriter to use. Fast, snappy, and smooth.
I bought this one to see if it typed any better than the SM7 or SM9 models I've used and those I have. It is every bit as good as my SM4 and nearly as good as my Smith-Corona and Underwood typewriters. The touch on this one reminds me of my Royal machines more than anything. I find I cannot type fast on an SM7 or SM9. This SM8 does not limit my speed one bit.
Quality and manufacturing-wise I find it to be every bit as good as any other Olympia. The only difference I find with this one is it types better and does not have buttons or keys for the tabulator. Tab stops are set my sliding stops on the rear carriage rail.
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Hunter: Bill MacLane (BillM)
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Among many interests I like typewriters.
I presently have over 90 in my collection. I am slowly getting them photographed and uploaded to this site.
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