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1970 Olympia SM9 Serial # 3944219 1970 Olympia SM9 typewriter, Serial # 3944219 Zigmund Hostutler's 1970 Olympia SM9 typewriter. 2024-09-09 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Zigmund Hostutler: 1970 Olympia SM9 Serial # 3944219 Wide carriage, with "Elite No. 87" (11cpi) typeface.

I acquired this in October 2023. I have wanted to try an Olympia for some time, and I'm happy that the SM9 lives up to its reputation. It's an excellent typewriter, and very reliable.

1970 Olympia SM9 #3944219

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Zigmund Hostutler (Qwerpty)
Created: 09-09-2024 at 08:24AM
Last Edit: 09-09-2024 at 08:34AM


Description:

Wide carriage, with "Elite No. 87" (11cpi) typeface.

I acquired this in October 2023. I have wanted to try an Olympia for some time, and I'm happy that the SM9 lives up to its reputation. It's an excellent typewriter, and very reliable.

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With vinyl dust cover.
With vinyl dust cover.


Hunter: Zigmund Hostutler (Qwerpty)

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