Color:
Unique light Pink Colour with Shiny Chrome Edges.
Clean White Key & original green knobs and shift keys
the original off white colour is kept on the paper bed above the platen.
Material:
Metal
Cosmetics:
Its in Very Good Condition from the outside as it was well taken care of with extra clean inside body that we never seen similar to ever.
The typewriter is professionally Painted in our shop & there are some minor age signs on the old paint and minor imperfections on the new paint. nothing major to mention other tan a paint imperfection on the left side of the lid & on back.
All Pictures clear and happy to send more pictures.
Appreciate taking a deep look at all pictures and zoom in so you evaluate the condition.
Mechanics:
Like all our typewriters, it was fully checked and it operates in Excellent condition
This Machine is the Best for typing for long hours as it will serve you in excellent response to keys.
key strokes will let you hear the real sound of the Early 60s typewriters that still echoed differently. Not Noisy but Genuine Vintage sound
Key strokes are smooth with superb equilibrium due to excellent rubber feet that gives it steadiness that i rarely felt on other typewriters.
Olympia SM5 is one of best made typewriters in history due to its reliability as it was built to survive.
Case:
Original Olympia SM5 case that is in very goof condition from outside and inside.
it has Bottom Locks for the typewriter so it doesn't move while inside the Case.
Age signs on the inside ( please see last picture ) & outside due to usage.
there is a small bump on the top causing a crack on the inside ( seen in pictures )
Can be held from its Handle & case normally locks.
appreciate looking at all pictures to evaluate
Ribbon:
New Black & Red Ribbon Fitted. Your typewriter is ready to use from Hello.
Keyboard:
Qwerty Keyboard
Nice clean Keys with minor age signs specially on the space bar.
Happy to answer all your question and recommend typewriters on (+44 ) 07910032591