Typewriter Talk / What do you think about the SGE 35 typewriter?

**Posted by Herik Beheran** 05-11-2023 20:10:45

What do you think about the SGE 35 typewriter? It doesn't have a ribbon selector, right?

**Posted by Pete E.** 06-11-2023 08:25:00

Hi Herik,

Yes it does have a ribbon colour selector lever.

It is on the left side of the key-board. One lever is to set/clear Tab stops and the other lever is to select ribbon colour and/or its stencil position.

I have several electrics in my collection. My SGE-35 and my Hermes 10 are my two favourite electric machines.
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**Posted by Pete E.** 06-11-2023 08:32:49

Herik,

You might find this video by Duane Jensen of Phoenix Tyepwriters here in the uSA useful to see its features and qualities :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfJ6nBux8f8p { margin-bottom: 0.1in; line-height: 120% }

**Posted by Uwe** 06-11-2023 16:01:33

I certainly like the model, but would only buy one if it was really inexpensive.

**Posted by Pete E.** 04-4-2024 11:10:26

Herik,

Did you add a SGE-35 to your home ?
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**Posted by Paul1986** 19-8-2024 19:31:54

I have a question about the sge 35. Did they come with an elite typeface exclusively?

**Posted by Pete E.** 20-8-2024 08:06:40

Hi Paul,

Here is a link to a SGE35 sales brochure. No mention of any different font sizes...but they do mention special characters can be ordered.

https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/OlympiaElectric35brochures.pdf

My SGE35 has cursive script in 12 pitch. The 13 inch wide platen has 140 characters, total
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**Posted by Paul1986** 20-8-2024 17:45:39

From what I remember, back in the day a smaller typeface like the 12 pitch, was considered more 'economical', you could cram in more words per page...

**Posted by Paul1986** 20-8-2024 17:47:21

By the way, thanks for the link.

**Posted by Paul1986** 21-8-2024 23:09:40

Pete E. Can I bother you with one more question? Do you know if the SGE 30 and the SGE 35 share the same mechanics? I was wondering if their parts were swappable...