Olympia Congress Elite 11CPI
Rich White/Deep Green Keyset
The Olympia SM series are arguably some of the finest ever produced. If you haven’t had the pleasure of using one, you’ll understand why after typing a few sentences.
This is a beautiful and rare color machine. It is one of a few that I’ve come across in the past five years.
The SM3 became the template for Olympias future in the portable Typewriter world. Improvements were made as the years progressed leading to this model, the SM4. The biggest change was the addition of TAB set/clear buttons to the side of the spacebar, other than that, it’s the same base design that has made Olympia Typewriters consistently ranked in the top 5 portables made for writers.
This machine features one of Olympias finest typefaces offered in my personal opinion- Congress Elite. Classy, slightly emboldened, concise, yet still easy to read at 11cpi/2.3mm. (characters per inch)
It is an excellent typing machine. The action is quick, tight, and the carriage shift has been adjusted to be light as a feather.
Aesthetically, it’s pretty awesome. The white gloss paint is worn and traveled, but in a way that really speaks to the history of being used by someone to record their thoughts for YEARS. I find the wear adds to the aesthetic rather than takes away, but I also adore well-loved writing iron. :) The 50’s were the golden era of Typewriters, and you really don’t get much classier than the SM3 base design. Sadly, it did not come with a case (as seems to be increasingly common for some odd reason), but the robust design and carriage lock make this machine work well in aftermarket alternatives or even totes/backpacks.
If you’re looking for a beautiful example of German engineering, you cannot go wrong with an Olympia SM, and this one was owned by someone that not only works on Typewriters, but LOVES them.
This is NOT an "as-is" typewriter. It has been lovingly cleaned, serviced, and thoroughly tested to ensure it'll hang with you for decades to come if properly treated. In addition to the rejuvenated platen, the frame bushings have been replaced, feed rollers rejuvenated, alignment adjustments made, and all pivot/friction points cleaned and oiled.
It comes with everything you see in the pictures and more;
YOUR CHOICE of;
A BRAND NEW solid black or red/black bicolor ribbon available in cotton or nylon mounted on vintage metal spools, a reprinted original owners manual, the typewriter, its handsome hammered silver hard case, an OFFICIAL Nashville Typewriter sticker and hand-typed note from me, the typeface text sample, and even a few sheets of paper to get you started on your path to analog independence and distraction-free writing!
Shipping is FREE in the continental US via UPS ground shipping, international quotes available upon request.
Olympia Congress Elite 11CPI
Rich White/Deep Green Keyset
The Olympia SM series are arguably some of the finest ever produced. If you haven’t had the pleasure of using one, you’ll understand why after typing a few sentences.
This is a beautiful and rare color machine. It is one of a few that I’ve come across in the past five years.
The SM3 became the template for Olympias future in the portable Typewriter world. Improvements were made as the years progressed leading to this model, the SM4. The biggest change was the addition of TAB set/clear buttons to the side of the spacebar, other than that, it’s the same base design that has made Olympia Typewriters consistently ranked in the top 5 portables made for writers.
This machine features one of Olympias finest typefaces offered in my personal opinion- Congress Elite. Classy, slightly emboldened, concise, yet still easy to read at 11cpi/2.3mm. (characters per inch)
It is an excellent typing machine. The action is quick, tight, and the carriage shift has been adjusted to be light as a feather.
Aesthetically, it’s pretty awesome. The white gloss paint is worn and traveled, but in a way that really speaks to the history of being used by someone to record their thoughts for YEARS. I find the wear adds to the aesthetic rather than takes away, but I also adore well-loved writing iron. :) The 50’s were the golden era of Typewriters, and you really don’t get much classier than the SM3 base design. Sadly, it did not come with a case (as seems to be increasingly common for some odd reason), but the robust design and carriage lock make this machine work well in aftermarket alternatives or even totes/backpacks.
If you’re looking for a beautiful example of German engineering, you cannot go wrong with an Olympia SM, and this one was owned by someone that not only works on Typewriters, but LOVES them.
This is NOT an "as-is" typewriter. It has been lovingly cleaned, serviced, and thoroughly tested to ensure it'll hang with you for decades to come if properly treated. In addition to the rejuvenated platen, the frame bushings have been replaced, feed rollers rejuvenated, alignment adjustments made, and all pivot/friction points cleaned and oiled.
It comes with everything you see in the pictures and more;
YOUR CHOICE of;
A BRAND NEW solid black or red/black bicolor ribbon available in cotton or nylon mounted on vintage metal spools, a reprinted original owners manual, the typewriter, its handsome hammered silver hard case, an OFFICIAL Nashville Typewriter sticker and hand-typed note from me, the typeface text sample, and even a few sheets of paper to get you started on your path to analog independence and distraction-free writing!
Shipping is FREE in the continental US via UPS ground shipping, international quotes available upon request.
