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- Platen Punisher
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Disco-era Olympia SF
Saw this at a thrift store this week and couldn't pass it up for $2.99.
I was certainly surprised when I got it home that despite its toy-like appearance the typing feel and print alignment and quality are first-rate, once I got the ribbon threaded correctly. Serial No. is 15-1958772.
The build them good in (West) Germany.
- overwood
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Re: Disco-era Olympia SF
Whoa, that's um...garish. But kinda sexy too.
- thetypewriterman
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Re: Disco-era Olympia SF
These Olympia Travellers are good machines. You got an absolute bargain. I see that it even has the deluxe carry case rather than the usual 'snap-over' plastic one. Excellent find !
- Gabby Johnson
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Re: Disco-era Olympia SF
I know it looks like a toy (maybe that's why is was priced so low) but I am quite impressed. The type alignment and impressions are close to a Selectric in precision and quality. And yes, the case looks much better than the machine.
Definitely a "keeper."
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