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Portable Typewriters » Groma Kolibri vs Olympia SM9 vs Olivetti Lettera 32 » 13-6-2019 12:28:44

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Here is the conclusion i ended up buying a Olympia SM4 Deluxe edition (green) in great condition for 30 bucks. Awesome machine.

Portable Typewriters » Groma Kolibri vs Olympia SM9 vs Olivetti Lettera 32 » 11-6-2019 09:23:22

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A few new offers have shown up on the radar.

- Groma Gromina = 30 Dollars.
- Olivetti 22 Lettera = 75 Dollars.
- Smith and Corona Sterling = 75 Dollars.

Any advice one these machines Gentlemen ???

Portable Typewriters » Groma Kolibri vs Olympia SM9 vs Olivetti Lettera 32 » 29-5-2019 13:19:51

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An Olympia SM9 from 1975. From a danish version Craigslist. 30 bucks out the windows and a broken heart.

Portable Typewriters » Groma Kolibri vs Olympia SM9 vs Olivetti Lettera 32 » 29-5-2019 11:47:25

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Finally received the machine. The machine was filthy, rusted, and pieces of the plastic was falling off (some of the levers was broken). This entire purchase has been a disaster and has so disheartened me, that i no longer feel the typewriter love. Back to stupid computers for my writing .
What a SAD day.
I would like to thank everyone that replied to my question, you are truly men of honor and wisdom.

Portable Typewriters » Groma Kolibri vs Olympia SM9 vs Olivetti Lettera 32 » 25-5-2019 07:15:36

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Uwe wrote:

I'd opt for the SG3; there's no risk given it's only $10, and if it's in half decent condition you have a machine that you can type all day with. Next choice the SM9. As for size, here's a comparison of the two side-by-side:

Thank you for the comparison. Everyone is very kind on this forum.

How much does a SG-3 weight ??.

Portable Typewriters » Groma Kolibri vs Olympia SM9 vs Olivetti Lettera 32 » 24-5-2019 12:28:18

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Uwe wrote:

No one has an interest in electric typewriters until they use one, particularly a Selectric. 

My first choice for 4+ hours of daily typing would not be a portable typewriter, but a good standard. However, if you have to limit your choice to one of those three portables, there really isn't a choice: The Olympia SM9 is the only model that comes close to meeting your needs. 

Then again - it can be argued - there were writers who were known for using ultra-portables. Günter Grass and Gore Vidal, for example, used Lettera models.

There is also an offer on an Olympia SG-3  (10 Dollars), but the machine seems gigantic and I don't know if my desk has enough space. Other offers i got today.

- A Triumph from 1963 (40 Dollars).
- A Brother Deluxe (40 Dollars).
- An Olivetti Studio 44 (40 Dollars)

Should i consider any of them ???
 

Portable Typewriters » Groma Kolibri vs Olympia SM9 vs Olivetti Lettera 32 » 24-5-2019 08:50:00

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M. Höhne wrote:

Of your listed choices (Why are you limited to those?) the only one that comes close to meeting your requirements is the Olympia SM9.
However, the typewriter that comes much closer to meeting your needs is a later IBM Selectic, a model II or III (consider the various models for additional features that you may appreciate).

Only one available to me in Denmark (for a decent price). I have no interest in electric typewriters.
 

Portable Typewriters » Groma Kolibri vs Olympia SM9 vs Olivetti Lettera 32 » 24-5-2019 00:58:43

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Looking to buy my 2nd Typewriter (1st one was bought for a video shoot).

This 2nd Typewriter will not be used as an art piece, but will need to do some HEAVY writing (4 Hours Daily). I want to write a manuscript on it, so my needs are. 

1) A Machine that i can write on for hours
2) Soft, Snappy and Fast touch (Raised on keyboards)
3) As quite as possible (with a typewriter)

Here are my options

Olive Green Groma Kolibri = 50 Dollars
Blue Olivetti Lettera 32 = 70 Dollars
White&Black Olympia SM9 (1975) = 25 Dollars.

What would you recommend ???
 

Type Talk » The Novice Seeks Advice From The Masters (Rather Urgent) » 12-1-2018 17:48:07

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The novice would like to thank every Master that contributed to this post, 

=14pxThe greatest education in the world is watching the masters at work.
 

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