{"product_id":"olympia-splendid-99-typewriter-new-platen-2","title":"Olympia Splendid 99 Typewriter - New platen","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eMint Condition Olympia Splendid 99 Ultra-Portable Typewriter | Large \u0026amp; Clear PICA Typeface | Brand-New Platen, Leather-Like Case \u0026amp; Original Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📖 Product Overview: A Masterpiece of West German Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the \u003cb\u003eOlympia Splendid 99\u003c\/b\u003e—a robust, ultra-low profile classic freshly restored and glowing in its exceptionally rare original factory paint finish. Crafted with legendary West German precision, the Splendid 99 isn’t just built to look impressive; it is engineered to deliver world-class performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific machine is an absolute \u003cb\u003emint-condition example\u003c\/b\u003e—impeccably preserved and performing as smoothly as the day it left the factory. Meticulously overhauled for 4 to 6 hours at our specialized UK workshop and enhanced with a \u003cb\u003ebrand-new recovered platen\u003c\/b\u003e, this museum-grade writing instrument is built to go the distance for novelists, journalists, and serious collectors alike.\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 Splendid 99 (Ultra-Portable).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in Western Germany (famed for unrivaled mechanical durability).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Status:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMint Condition.\u003c\/b\u003e An immaculate, highly preserved visual and mechanical example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeyboard Layout:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard QWERTY Layout (intuitive and ready for modern Western usage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanical Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Fully Functional. Every internal component has been checked, calibrated, and tuned so that typing is fluid, snappy, and completely dependable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Rigorous Workshop Restoration Upgrades:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep-Flush Chemical Clean:\u003c\/b\u003e Internally and externally stripped of dried oil and dust, leaving the mechanism completely clear and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand-New Fitted Platen Rubber (£150 Value):\u003c\/b\u003e Features a freshly recovered rubber platen roller. We invested heavily in this machine because it deserved a brand-new rubber layer, ensuring excellent paper feed friction, quiet keystrokes, and perfect ink impressions for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh Ribbon Installed:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-installed with a brand-new, premium 10-meter Group 1 (GR1) fabric ribbon for dark, bold type.\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 \u003cb\u003eLarge \u0026amp; Clear PICA Typeface\u003c\/b\u003e—offering bold contrast, exceptional character definition, and timeless mid-century aesthetic clarity.\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 \/ PICA Scale)\u003c\/b\u003e—delivering a spacious, beautifully balanced layout that is effortlessly legible and perfect for prose, manuscripts, or daily journaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Cosmetic Presentation \u0026amp; Premium Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMint condition throughout.\u003c\/b\u003e The striking original factory paint finish is exceptionally rare, vibrant, and clean, paired with pristine off-white keycaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeather-Like Carrying Case:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes its authentic original leather-like case in outstanding condition with an excellent, smooth zipper for sleek, secure protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Manual:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes complete with its authentic, original factory instruction manual, preserving its immense historical and collectible value.\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\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlympia Splendid 99 (Ultra-Portable)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMint Condition\u003c\/b\u003e (Exemplary Condition Overall)\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\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand-New Custom Recovered Rubber Platen Fitted\u003c\/b\u003e (£150 Value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypeface \u0026amp; Pitch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge \u0026amp; Clear PICA Typeface (10 Characters Per Inch \/ 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% Restored; fluid, snappy key action\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\u003eFresh Group 1 (GR1) fabric ribbon installed\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\u003eOriginal leather-like case \u0026amp; original instruction manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlobal Shipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE US \u0026amp; UK Shipping Included\u003c\/b\u003e\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🛡️ Peace of Mind \u0026amp; Workshop Mechanical Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e✅ 1-Year Mechanical Guarantee | ✅ 14-Day Returns | ✅ Lifetime Aftercare | ✅ Featured on BBC's The Repair Shop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery typewriter leaving our workshop represents the highest standard of vintage mechanical conservation. To ensure complete confidence in your investment, your typewriter is backed by our \u003cb\u003eComprehensive 1-Year Mechanical Guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e, covering all internal mechanisms, segment linkages, and moving parts. Each machine is logged in our digital workshop registry under its unique serial number for full traceability and long-term support. Please read our dedicated workshop guarantee page on our website for complete details and peace of mind.\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, Singapore \u0026amp; Rest of World):\u003c\/b\u003e We dispatch all website orders in less than 24 hours via fully tracked premium air courier directly to your doorstep in 3 to 7 working days (with prompt EU dispatch and express shipping options available at checkout).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProprietary Global Packaging Protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e To ensure this rare Olympia survives air transit perfectly, we mechanically lock the carriage, wrap the entire frame in thick shock-absorbing cushioning, and suspend it securely inside 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 Splendid 99 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 model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifetime Technical Partnership:\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eBBC's The Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e and major Netflix productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎬 \u003ci\u003eWe prepared a video on how to use this Typewriter on YouTube. 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