1983 Olympia (Nakajima) SEP Olympiette #3032221

Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 02-09-2025 at 05:43PM
Last Edit: 02-10-2025 at 06:50AM

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The ads for this "semi-electric" budget model begin in 1975. By 1980 they are done. However, this one has a SN that would indicate 1983 mfg. A carriage shifter with manual return, ten space fixed tabs, and a manual backspace.

Little used but the belt had fallen apart and what was left was gooey. These have the drive on the right and use a flat belt running on a driven pulley with no groove. So an o ring will not stay in place. For testing I used a #64 rubber band. After looking about for some flat belt options, I used a HD version of the #64 rubber band that is approximately double the cross sectional width. Long term, who knows?

This would make a great starter typewriter or a machine for a child. It features a durable plastic body, is well built and super easy to service.

FYI- you'll find many Olympia (Nakajimas) in the Olympia category.

Typeface Specimen:

Links:

• 'belt'
• Manual
• Nakajima machines in wrong mfg category
• Report Electric 1977 “with correction”

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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)

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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.

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 anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.