Everything works on these brilliantly engineered machines and they are an absolute pleasure to use. The carriage shifted segment requires moderate hand strength but once you are used to it, you appreciate the sturdiness of the design. The generously sized key tops are perfectly concave to discourage slippage and also provide a cushy typing experience. SM's are considered top-of-the-line midsize portables, smartly engineered and attractive on the desktop. *Please Note: The type sample shown in the fourth picture is with a cotton ribbon - it will be swapped out with a fresh silk ribbon prior to shipping during the final inspection.ĭesigned and manufactured in Germany, the entire Olympia SM line is a favorite among collectors and writers alike.

Silk - good for 1500 pages, clean imprint, less type slug clogging nylon or cotton it's basically this:Ĭotton - good for 700 pages (cotton holds more ink than nylon but can leave a slight fabric imprint on the page) If you don't know about the superiority of silk ribbons vs.

This is one machine guaranteed to elevate your letter-writing game, inspire your poetic side and get you emoting on a regular basis, also brilliant for personal journaling and correspondence.īONUS: This typewriter will have a brand new Black SILK ribbon* installed before shipment. This SM4 Signature is not only *desk-sexy* with its Forest Green and Chrome accented all-metal exterior, but also features a script typeface, aka cursive font, that is superbly sophisticated. If your longhand game is something you loath, why not get yourself a cursive typing machine? OLYMPIA SM4 TYPEWRITER WITH SCRIPT TYPEFACE ~ The ULTIMATE Letter Writing Machine.

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