{"product_id":"modern-congress-91-olympia-sm9-typewriter","title":"\"Modern Congress #91\"  Olympia SM9 Typewriter","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully Restored Olympia SM9 Portable Typewriter | Rare Modern Congress PICA #91 Typeface (10 CPI) \u0026amp; Original Case \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📖 Product Overview: The Undisputed King of Manual Portables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the legendary \u003cb\u003eOlympia SM9\u003c\/b\u003e wearing the highly desirable, rare \u003cb\u003eModern Congress #91 Typeface (10 CPI)\u003c\/b\u003e—an iconic writing machine built for sheer mechanical endurance and refined through comprehensive workshop restoration. Widely regarded by novelists, journalists, and collectors as one of the finest portable typewriters ever manufactured, the SM9 ranks squarely in our Top 3 Best Typewriters Ever Made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Does the SM9 Differ from the SM8?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile both machines share West German heavy-duty engineering, the SM9 features a full tabulator mechanism that can be set manually using the tab lever on the left side of the keyboard and cleared fully from the right side of the carriage. Additionally, its basket\/segment shift mechanism keeps shift-key pressure whisper-light on your hands during long, continuous typing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulously overhauled for 8 to 10 hours at our UK workshop, this machine has undergone a complete deep-flush to rescue its mechanical alignment, bringing it back to smooth, responsive operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📊 Technical Specifications \u0026amp; Restoration Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Model:\u003c\/b\u003e Olympia SM9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in Western Germany (famed for peerless mechanical precision).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeyboard Layout:\u003c\/b\u003e QWERTY Layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypeface:\u003c\/b\u003e Rare \u003cb\u003eModern Congress PICA #91 Typeface\u003c\/b\u003e (10CPI \/ PICA Scale).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanical Status:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e100% Fully Functional \u0026amp; Rescued.\u003c\/b\u003e Deep-cleaned, chemically flushed, and stress-tested for fluid, snappy key response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasket Shift Advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e Features Olympia's famous segment\/basket shift—allowing the key segment to drop down rather than lifting the heavy carriage, drastically reducing hand and wrist fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh Two-Tone Ribbon Installed:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-installed with a brand-new Group 9 (GR9) 10-meter black \u0026amp; red ink ribbon on spools—poised to deliver vibrant, crisp impressions from your very first keystroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlaten Condition \u0026amp; Upgrade Option:\u003c\/b\u003e Fitted with a  good original rubber platen roller that performs reliably. If a brand-new vulcanized platen is preferred, it can be requested upon ordering for an additional \u003cb\u003e£150\u003c\/b\u003e (requires a 4-week lead time for custom re-rubbering before dispatch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Cosmetic Condition \u0026amp; Original Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic vintage condition. The original cream\/grey metal body presents well, though it is not cosmetically perfect—exhibiting authentic surface marks on the front, sides, and main marks on the lid and sides in form our surface rust spots. All reflected in cost. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRescued Workshop Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Following our extensive mechanical deep-flush, the internal mechanism exhibits minor, authentic age marks on the inner frame, fully treated and stabilized for smooth performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeytop Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Individual keycaps are meticulously hand-cleaned, sanitized, and crisp to the touch. Minor age marks. please inspect all photos of the typewriter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Carrying Case  :\u003c\/b\u003e Comes complete with its original protective carrying case in OK condition with marks on the inside and surface crack on the side of the case, can be seen in one of the pictures. Does not affect usage or clipping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✍️ Typeface \u0026amp; Font Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypeface Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Rare, distinctive \u003cb\u003eModern Congress #91 Typeface\u003c\/b\u003e (as catalogued in official Olympia documentation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFont Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e10 Characters Per Inch (10 CPI \/ Elite pitch)\u003c\/b\u003e—delivering a bold, distinct, and highly legible aesthetic ideal for manuscript drafting, creative prose, and personal correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Quick Specifications Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlympia SM9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypeface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRare Modern Congress #91 Typeface (10 CPI)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanical Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Fully restored \u0026amp; rescued; smooth basket shift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlaten Roller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal fitted (\u003ci\u003eBrand-new platen upgrade available for £150\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRibbon Installed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand-new GR1 10-meter Black \u0026amp; Red ribbon installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Aesthetics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage condition with case rub marks \u0026amp; inner mechanism marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal carrying case + Original working key\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeyboard Layout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQWERTY layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestoration Experts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalid Saad \u0026amp; Joujou (\u003ci\u003eBBC's The Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Olympia SM9 Is Special\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Olympia SM9 stands out for its legendary durability, handsome \u003cb\u003eModern Congress #91 typeface\u003c\/b\u003e, and expert workshop restoration. Whether you’re writing a novel on the road, collecting a piece of mid-century West German history, or simply looking for a dependable writing partner you can rely on day after day, this SM9 delivers form and function in beautifully restored vintage form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌍 Global Shipping, Timelines \u0026amp; Tariff Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e🇺🇸 United States \u0026amp; 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Shipping (100% Free \u0026amp; All-Inclusive):\u003c\/b\u003e Standard local \u0026amp; international shipping to the US and UK is completely free and included in the listed price. Furthermore, all US import tariffs and customs duties are fully prepaid by our workshop. There are absolutely zero hidden checkout fees, surprise border holds, or cash-on-delivery demands at your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e🌐 International Shipping (Europe, Australia, Canada \u0026amp; Rest of World):\u003c\/b\u003e We dispatch all website orders in less than 24 hours. We offer flexible, fully tracked premium shipping options calculated at checkout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard International Delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Safely delivered via premium air courier directly to your doorstep in 3 to 7 working days (with prompt EU dispatch and highly competitive rates to Australia and remote destinations).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpress International Delivery Upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives at your door in just 1 to 3 working days for a small additional fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProprietary Global Packaging Protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e To ensure this sturdy typewriter survives international air travel perfectly, we mechanically lock down the carriage, insulate the outer frame in multi-layered shock-absorbing cushioning, and suspend the entire unit within a heavy-duty, double-walled outer shipping carton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤝 The \"Ready-to-Write\" Package \u0026amp; Lifetime Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnbox \u0026amp; Start Writing:\u003c\/b\u003e Your Olympia SM9 arrives pre-installed with a fresh ink ribbon and our primary step-by-step startup instructions designed by our workshop team. Simply unbox, release the carriage lock, and begin typing immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Learning Academy:\u003c\/b\u003e Your package includes a direct link to our dedicated YouTube video tutorial, teaching you exactly how to type on, care for, adjust the margins, and change ink ribbons on your specific Olympia typewriter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifetime Technical Partnership:\u003c\/b\u003e Your relationship with our workshop does not end at delivery. Every typewriter we sell comes with lifetime technical support. You receive direct email and video-call troubleshooting access to Walid and Joujou, the celebrated restoration experts from the BBC's \u003ci\u003eThe Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e and major Netflix productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ci\u003eQuestions about Olympia typewriters or model history? 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