Olympia MONICA Typewriter
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Discover the elegant simplicity of the Olympia MONICA, a vintage portable typewriter that's been lovingly restored and is ready for action. Whether you're journaling, drafting, or writing long-form, this resilient machine delivers both charm and functionality.
Mechanical & Functional Highlights
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Fully restored to perfect working condition—delivers smooth, long-lasting typing performance.
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New black & red ribbon installed—ensures vibrant, crisp output from your very first keystroke. 10 meters long.
Cosmetic Condition & Accessories
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Frame: Good to very good condition with main marks on its top lid, they are surface marks that can only be seen when item is Infront of you.
- Plastic frame.
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Keys: Clean and well-maintained.
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Original lid included, showing natural wear—adding to its vintage appeal.
Keyboard & Typeface
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Layout: QWERTY—standard, intuitive, and virtually universal.
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Typeface: Elite typeface at approximately 11 pts per inch—bold, readable, and distinctively classic.
Extras & Support
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YouTube tutorial available: Step-by-step guidance to aid in setup, maintenance, and use.
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Worldwide shipping: Fast, secure delivery—free UK shipping, standard and express options to the U.S. & Australia, prompt EU service, and reasonable rates to remote locations.
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Restored by Walid & Joujou—The experts from The Repair Shop, with comprehensive customer support before, during, and after purchase.
Quick Highlights
| Feature | Detail |
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| Condition | Fully restored & in like NEW condition —smooth, reliable performance |
| Ribbon | GR1 or Group 1 Brand-new black & red ribbon installed - 10 meters long. |
| Visuals | Very good frame, clean keys, |
| Accessories | Original lid |
| Typeface | Elite typeface (~11 pts/inch) — bold, vintage appeal |
| Support | YouTube tutorial. |
Why Choose the Olympia Monica?
The Olympia Monica is valued for its simplicity and smooth typing feel. With fewer features than other Olympia models, it’s straightforward, reliable, and easy to use—ideal for those who want to focus on pure, distraction-free typing. Its light, responsive keys make it a pleasure for both short notes and long writing sessions.
Additional info about the SM Monica by Olympia typewriters.
What's the Difference between Olympia Monica & Olympia SM8 & SM9?
SM8 has Tabulation option that can be set from the Back.
SM9 has Tabulation option set from the sides of the space bar.
Monica doesn't have the tabulation option. No TAB Key.