1969 Olympia SF De Luxe #5-1828574
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Jerry Himes (JJH)
Created: 06-26-2024 at 03:54PM
Last Edit: 10-02-2024 at 07:03PM
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Description:
In a very nice condition, which was a surprise. It has a nice unique touch compared to my earlier typewriters, which took some getting used to after typing the whole day with the Tippa S. The platen is still nice and soft. Came with a nice faux leather carrying case, but handle was broken, so I had it fixed.
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, although this one cannot fit a piece quite as thick as the Travellers.
Has the old Finnish Standard keyboard layout, also known as the Underwood keyboard in Finland. Standard Pica typeface.
Note to self: A white table was not the best option to take the photos for this one. Will take new ones soon, I hope.
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Hunter: Jerry Himes (JJH)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 842
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 have noticed that adding typewriters to the process has been beneficial to the quality of the text, plus it's just more fun this way.
I have started selling and giving away some of my machines now that I have figured out which ones I want to keep. Some people have asked me for working typewriters, so I have been on the lookout for machines purely for that purpose as well. As fun and instructive as it has been, soon it is time to finish this collecting and tinkering and move back to my original intention: writing. I hope.
Machines sold/given away:
Triumph Gabriele 20
Hermes 3000 (French 3rd gen.)
Student (Brother) Portable
Optima (Zentronik) Mod. 42
Scheidegger (Olivetti) President
Olympia SG 3 N
Olivetti RITA
Adler Tippa S
Adler Contessa de Luxe
Olivetti Lettera 32 (1972, Barcelona)
Remington All-New Portable
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