{"product_id":"olympia-sm9-typewriter-33","title":"Olympia SM9 Typewriter - New platen","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully Restored Olympia SM9 Portable Typewriter | PICA Font (10 CPI), Brand-New Platen \u0026amp; Original Case with Key\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📖 Product Overview: The Undisputed King of Manual Portables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the \u003cb\u003eOlympia SM9\u003c\/b\u003e wearing the classic \u003cb\u003ePICA Typeface (10 CPI)\u003c\/b\u003e—a legendary 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 \u003cb\u003eTop 3 Best Typewriters Ever Made\u003c\/b\u003e.\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 \u003cb\u003etabulator mechanism\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003ebasket shift mechanism\u003c\/b\u003e keeps shift-key pressure whisper-light on your hands during long typing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulously overhauled for 8 to 10 hours at our UK workshop, this machine has been deep-flushed, precision-aligned, and upgraded with a \u003cb\u003ebrand-new recovered rubber platen roller\u003c\/b\u003e (£150 value). It comes complete with its original carrying case in excellent condition—including its \u003cb\u003eoriginal working case key\u003c\/b\u003e.\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 (De Luxe 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 peerless mechanical precision)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeyboard Layout:\u003c\/b\u003e American \u003cb\u003eQWERTY\u003c\/b\u003e Layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanical Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e100% Fully Functional.\u003c\/b\u003e Deep-cleaned, chemically flushed, and stress-tested for fluid, snappy key response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Restoration \u0026amp; Hardware Upgrades:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand-New Fitted Platen Rubber (£150 Value):\u003c\/b\u003e Upgraded with a newly recovered high-grip rubber platen roller to ensure whisper-quiet key impacts, zero paper slippage, crisp print impressions, and long-term protection for your type metal.\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 \u003cb\u003eGroup 9 (GR9 ) 10-meter black \u0026amp; red ink ribbon\u003c\/b\u003e on spools—poised to deliver vibrant, crisp impressions from your very first keystroke. It is a well inked ribbon, so Red , might look smudgy but gets better as its used. \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 Excellent overall vintage condition. The original cream\/grey metal body presents beautifully with only minor, authentic surface rub marks on the front and sides from historic placement inside the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeytop Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Individual keys are meticulously cleaned, polished, and crisp to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Carrying Case \u0026amp; Key:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes its original protective carrying case in excellent example condition, complete with its \u003cb\u003erare original working key\u003c\/b\u003e.\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 Clean, bold, and professional \u003cb\u003ePICA Typeface\u003c\/b\u003e. #12 as per Olympia Manuals \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 size)\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 style=\"width: 100.089%; height: 156.746px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.513%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9891%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.513%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanical Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9891%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully restored \u0026amp; working; smooth, fluid basket shift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.513%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlaten Roller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9891%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand-new fitted rubber platen\u003c\/b\u003e (~£150 value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.513%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRibbon Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9891%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand-new GR9 10-meter Black \u0026amp; Red ribbon installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.513%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Aesthetics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9891%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent original appearance with minor case rub marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.513%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9891%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal carrying case + \u003cb\u003eOriginal working key\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.513%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeyboard \u0026amp; Font\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9891%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican QWERTY layout with PICA typeface (10 CPI)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.513%; height: 19.5933px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestoration Experts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9891%; height: 19.5933px;\"\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 PICA typeface, high-quality restoration, and newly added platen roller. Whether you’re writing on the road, collecting a piece of mid-century history, or simply want a dependable writing partner you can rely on day after day, this SM9 delivers both 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 a 1930s classic 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 Imperial Good Companion 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 Imperial Model 1 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 pre-war Imperial typewriters or model history? 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