1969 Olympia SF De Luxe #5-1828574
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Jerry Himes (JJH)
Created: 06-26-2024 at 03:54PM
Last Edit: 07-07-2024 at 03:38PM
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Description:
Has the old version of the standard Finnish QWERTY-keyboard layout, also known as the Underwood keyboard. Standard Pica typeface.
In a very nice condition, which was a surprise. Has a very unique (to me, at least) soft touch, which took some getting used to after typing the whole day with the Tippa S. The platen needs some cleaning, but it is still nice and soft. Came with the leather carrying case with a broken handle, which is currently being fixed by a local cobbler.
Platen rotation felt unnaturally stiff, but thanks to Laurenz and his advice on the matter, I was able to fix it by adjusting the pressure roller on top of the platen gear.
His Olympia Traveller webpage also inspired me to install some wool felt at the bottom to help with the vibration sounds.
Note to self: A white table was not the best option to take the photos.
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Hunter: Jerry Himes (JJH)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 664
I have been looking for ways to spend less time on electronic devices, and because of this I started doing my writing and translation work with pens and pencils, and now on typewriters as well.
I will probably start selling and giving away some of my machines after I figure out which ones are most useful to me. Some people have asked me for a working typewriter, so I have been on the lookout for machines purely for that purpose as well.
Machines sold/given away:
Triumph Gabriele 20
Hermes 3000 (3rd gen., French)
Student (Brother) Deluxe 850TR
Optima (Zentronik) Mod. 42
Scheidegger (Olivetti) President
Reviews done so far:
Erika Daro Model 41
Hermes 3000 (3rd gen.)
Olivetti Lettera 32
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