Typewriter Talk / SG3 - Redesigned Plastic Paper Support...

**Posted by Pete E.** 12-6-2025 17:28:45

Looks like in the later days of the SG3 typewriter production, Olympia finally got around to facing the need to come up with a re-design of their plastic paper support (that is missing on so many SG1 and SG3 machines).

This "new-in-box" SG3 is on eBay out of Spain (I borrowed the seller's photos). Seller is asking nearly $ 1,500 USD for this typewriter.

The re-designed paper support is identical to the support Olympia used on the SGE-45 electric standard.
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**Posted by Paul1986** 12-6-2025 21:30:10

I've grown accustomed to the clear plastic support, but this looks to be much more functional.

**Posted by Eagle** 13-6-2025 04:20:41

And it appears also on the SGE 65. It seems the the newer design has a non-transparent frame around the clear center that consists of a less brittle plastic material than the old full transparent design.
Photos from an ad (German classifieds):