Olympia SF
A stunning travel companion
The Olympia SF is a series of ultra-portable typewriters from the golden age of typewriter design. They come in a fairly broad range of models, colors, and features.
Made in Western Germany, these are heavy-duty, precision machines. For the record, SF = Schreibmaschine Flach ("Flat Typewriter").
The ‘Splendid 33, 66, and 99 have more features and more sound insulation within. Some have a two-tone ribbons selector. Others are more streamlined with just baseline features.
This makes for a lighter weight, more reliable machine (less to malfunction).
There are no superfluous elements like tab settings.
Olympia did a beautiful job bringing the magic of their larger SM models into a smaller package for travel. They also hold-up as a daily machine.
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Welcome to one of history’s finest typewriters, lovingly restored for your writing pleasure.
Order now. In about 2 weeks, you’ll get a stunning, authentic, lovingly-restored specimen of this model in the condition selected.
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This gorgeous machine is built like a tank, with lush crinkle paint that sparkles and decadent chrome details.
You’ll get a gorgeous Olympia SM3 or SM4 in working condition. All functions work as designed and this comes with a working guarantee.
(If you prefer one or the other, you can specify in form at checkout).
The SM3 has a longer spacebar, and physical tab keys in the rear; and the SM4 has a shorter space bar, and tab set and release keys on either side.
SM3: 1957–1963
The SM3 continued Olympia's portable line, building on the SM1 and SM2. It offered the refined typing action and build quality that established Olympia's reputation among portable typewriters. No tabulator.
SM4: 1960–1966
Identical machine with a tabulator added. Olympia introduced it as the upgraded option for typists who needed tab functionality—useful for business correspondence, invoices, and formatted documents.
Overlap: 1960–1963
For three years both models sold side by side, giving buyers a choice between the base SM3 and the tab-equipped SM4 at a higher price point. Once the SM3 was discontinued in 1963, the SM4 carried on alone until the SM5 generation arrived.
Comes with iconic formed case, painted silver.
There are some variations in key and platen knob colors.
It comes with the original molded case, a new ribbon, and a digital copy of the manual.
This legendary machine was once considered the Cadillac of typewriters. Made with precision in West Germany. Bulletproof is a good word to describe machines of this vintage..
This will last another 50 years with ease.
Features:
Fresh Ribbon, Installed
Auto-ribbon reversal and touch control
Original Case
Serif Font (12cpi or 10 cpi)
Single, 1.5, and double line spacing.
Tabulator features (manual or auto)
US QWERTY Keyboard
End of Line Bell
All Classic Typewriter Machines Include:
Fresh Ribbon installed on metal spools (vintage)
Video Tutorial with digital manuals
Digital copy of the manual.
Original Case.
Typewritten Sample.
Lifetime Tradein Policy
Classic Typewriter Working Guarantee
Lovingly restored by a master tech
Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Enjoy the writing!
I restore beautiful machines and put them in the hands of writers, poets, and dreamers.
When the inspiration strikes, be ready!™
If you have questions please don’t hesitate to ask! I want you writing, Screenless!
Most sincerely,
Steven Budden Jr.
Classic Typewriter Co.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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