Order this typewriter today, and we will send out a beautiful, working specimen of this model in about 2 weeks.

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It won't be this exact machine, and there may be slight variations. But it will be a beautifully restored machine in similar or better condition, with our working guarantee.

Beautiful Olympia SM8, the pinnacle of typewriter technology. This machine rivals any other in history. More reliable than the earlier Olympias, more robust than the Hermes 3000, more precise than the Smith Coronas.

The SM8 only differs from the SM9 because instead of tab set and clear keys on either side of the spacebar, tabs are set in the rear.

This is beneficial, in my opinion, because the tabs are much more robust; the ones on the SM9 sometimes bend and jam. For this reason, the SM8 and the SM9 had some overlap in years of production. If you don’t change tabs frequently, I’d suggest the SM8.

All functions work as designed, including the two-tone ribbon selector, and the auto ribbon reversal mechanism. The tabulator.

The bell rings crisp and clear. The line-spacing works.

Specs:

Type: Portable

Keyboard Layout: U.S. QWERTY

Typeface: 10 or 12 CPI, usually serif, sometimes sans serif

Country of Manufacture: Western Germany

Color: White / Teal

Shift: Basket / Segment Shift

Steel casing. Plastic carriage knobs.

Features:

• Tabs.

• Single, 1.5, Double Spacing.

• Touch Control.

• Auto Ribbon Reversal

• Two-Tone Ribbon Selector

• Original hardshell plywood lined case.

Aesthetics:

The chrome still shines. Keys are clean. Paint is in excellent condition. The plastic components are strong and solid, and not warped or discolored. Plexi card guides are strong and clear.

Mechanics:

The innards are quite pristine. Most pieces look nearly factory fresh. These machines were designed to last a lifetime! Coated metal insides. Carriage return is smooth and fast; spring is strong. Carriage return lever is solid. Type is aligned and balanced.

Rubber:

The rubber feet are still soft; they grip the writing surface. The platen is medium-hard and a pleasure. It still grips the paper and has some bounce. The rollers are doing well.

Case:

Original case is clean and latches well. No mold or strong smells. The handle is strong. There are some scuffs to the vinyl. Some surface rust on the hardware, which works well.

Included:

• Fresh Ribbon

• Video Tutorial

• Digital copy of the manual.

• Original Case.

• Typewritten Sample.

Please let me know if you have additional questions.

Most sincerely,

Steven Budden Jr.

Classic Typewriter Co.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

classictypewriter.com

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