Hi Nimmo... Did you find a solution to your challenge here yet? I ask, because I too have an SG3 with a missing item, and I found a solution that may work for you too. I saw a website: MrTypewriter.com and spoke to the owner. He mentioned to me how he had several SG3 part machines. So, I asked if he would be interested in selling me a Paper Support, and he said yes. YAY! What a quick solution, and not too expensive either. You might want to try writing him. If you want to no more, feel free to email me directly.

John-Richard (John@Liv2BTru2u.com)

Hi all.

I have been reading up on the Facit TP1 and TP2, and I must admit that I find myself quite confused. (Thanks to some of you for your blog postings on this typewriter!) The material shared is very interesting, but my head spins when I read the Typewriter Database, which states that the TP1 and TP2 assignment was most likely for purpose of export, however, the typewriter itself was placed in 3 different series’.

According to the Typewriter Database, the following is true: a.) Series 1 was manufactured from 1958-1960, b.) Series 2 was manufactured from 1960-64, and c.) Series 3 was manufactured from 1965-1968. Once again, these do not coincide with the TP1 and TP2 designations. As I understand it, the only difference between the TP1 and TP2 is in design (rounded versus sharp edges), but what is the difference between series’ and how does this coincide with designation?

I am basically cleaning up a 1963 TP1 (P 314511) and a 1965 TP2 (P 469803), and am trying to understand enough to share with my partner who is the proud owner of these two typewriters, his first ever. Thanks.

P.S. I also note from photos that the earlier TP1 had a medallion, and the later TP1 had the center name plate. However, his TP1 has a name plate AND a medallion? That has only managed to make me ask more questions.

http://liv2type.liv2btru2u.com/TP1-RA84-IMPERIAL.jpg

Thanks.
John-Richard
 

Although I finally found one in baby blue, with a very different script from my SM4, I have never been able to find an affordable Pink SM7. I have a book that I want to write. Believe it or not, it is part of setting a very specific environment for the book writing venture. So, the search continues.

Yes... I am now seeking an Olympia SM7 (Pink, if possible) for my collection and personal use. I own a couple of SM3 and SM4 and a nice SM1, but I really love the look of the SM7 and if it is pink, then wow! Only thing is, I do not want script or italic. I want to do some serious writing on it. Thanks.

John-Richard 

Is this the older flat SF or the remodelled angled ones? I have a red beautiful flat SF. I show it in a gallery on typewriterdatabase.com, and I will tell you that I love it! It dosent have the same light bounce that I get from the keys of my SM3 or SM4, but what I do get is a model that is small enough to throw into a backpack if I am riding the scooter. It is very portable (light weight) so it is the one I grab to type on the patio, in the bedroom, or at the coffee shop. My larger portables have their places aND don't get moved often.