Fully Restored Olympia SM3 Typewriter | Classic Matte Green with Brand-New Platen - The Pinnacle of Mid-Century Typing Perfection

Presenting the legendary Olympia SM3-an absolute masterpiece of West German engineering, widely regarded by novelists and collectors as one of the finest manual portables ever built. This exceptional vintage machine has been completely rejuvenated to modern performance standards while retaining its rare, unmatched historic character.

This specific unit features a highly sought-after, common matte Green frame beautifully contrasted by dark Olive green keys. Meticulously overhauled for 8 to 10 hours at our specialized UK workshop and upgraded with a brand-new recovered platen, this robust iconic typewriter delivers a smooth, heavy-duty typing experience engineered to inspire extended creative writing sessions.

📊 Technical Specifications & Restoration Data

• Brand & Model: Olympia SM3 (De Luxe).
• Origin: Made in Western Germany (celebrated for peerless mechanical alignment).
• Keyboard Layout: Standard QWERTY Layout.
• Colour Scheme: common factory textured green body with striking original dark Olive green keys.
• Mechanical Condition: 100% Fully Functional. Completely serviced, aligned, and stress-tested for impeccable fluid performance.
• Our Rigorous Workshop Restoration Upgrades:
  • Brand-New Fitted Platen Rubber: The original rubber roller was aged and hardened. We have fully stripped and upgraded it with a brand-new recovered rubber platen layer (a £150 value), delivering modern reliability, excellent paper feed tracking, and a crisp, cushioned impact.
  • Precision Mechanism Tune-Up: Deep-flushed, chemically cleaned, and stabilized with brand-new chassis washers applied throughout the frame to enhance structural longevity and dampen vibration.
  • Fresh Two-Tone Ribbon: Pre-installed with a brand-new, premium 10-meter GR1 (Group 1) black and red ink ribbon. Workshop note: Because the ribbon is deeply inked from the factory, the red selector may look slightly smudged initially but sharpens beautifully into clean lines with regular use.

🎨 Cosmetic Condition & Custom Restored Case

• Cosmetic Presentation: The original metal frame remains in Good to very good vintage condition, displaying age-related wear and preserving its deep structural appeal.
  • Note: The primary aesthetic marks are located on corners, back and generally all surface marks (please review all listing photos).
• Please bare in mind that this typewriter was rescued and has metal tarnish on some parts on the inside.
• Keys: Clean , Olive green key tops that feel exceptionally tactile under the fingers, showing beautiful clarity against the grey finish. Minor surface rusting underneath some or metal tarnish.
• No CASE included. Can sort one by request & and for additional charge.

✍️ Typeface & Font Details

• Typeface Style: Clean and distinctive PICA Typeface, carrying immense classic character.
• Font Pitch: Approximately 10 Characters Per Inch (10 CPI), lending an elegant, tight, and highly legible aesthetic to every word-superb for prose, scripts, and personal journaling.

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