{"product_id":"olympia-sm4-typewriter-new-platen-17","title":"Olympia SM4 Typewriter - New platen","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFully Restored Olympia SM4 Typewriter | Classic Matte Green with Brand-New Platen\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📖 Product Overview: The Pinnacle of Mid-Century Typing Perfection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting the legendary \u003cb\u003eOlympia SM4\u003c\/b\u003e—an absolute masterpiece of West German engineering, widely regarded by novelists and collectors as one of the finest manual portables ever built. This exceptional vintage machine has been completely rejuvenated to modern performance standards while retaining its rare, unmatched historic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific unit features a highly sought-after, uncommon matte \u003cstrong\u003eGreen \u003c\/strong\u003eframe beautifully contrasted by dark \u003cstrong\u003egreen \u003c\/strong\u003ekeys. Meticulously overhauled for 8 to 10  hours at our specialized UK workshop and upgraded with a \u003cb\u003ebrand-new recovered platen\u003c\/b\u003e, this robust iconic typewriter delivers a smooth, heavy-duty typing experience engineered to inspire extended creative writing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📊 Technical Specifications \u0026amp; Restoration Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Model:\u003c\/b\u003e Olympia SM4 (De Luxe).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in Western Germany (celebrated for peerless mechanical alignment).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeyboard Layout:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard QWERTY Layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e Uncommon factory textured green body with striking original dark green keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanical Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Fully Functional. Completely serviced, aligned, and stress-tested for impeccable fluid performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003eBrand-New Fitted Platen Rubber:\u003c\/b\u003e The original rubber roller was aged and hardened. We have fully stripped and upgraded it with a \u003cb\u003ebrand-new recovered rubber platen layer (a £150 value)\u003c\/b\u003e, delivering modern reliability, excellent paper feed tracking, and a crisp, cushioned impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision Mechanism Tune-Up:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep-flushed, chemically cleaned, and stabilized with brand-new chassis washers applied throughout the frame to enhance structural longevity and dampen vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh Two-Tone Ribbon:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-installed with a brand-new, premium 10-meter GR1 (Group 1) black and red ink ribbon. \u003ci\u003eWorkshop note: Because the ribbon is deeply inked from the factory, the red selector may look slightly smudged initially but sharpens beautifully into clean lines with regular use.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🎨 Cosmetic Condition \u0026amp; Custom Restored Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e The original metal frame remains in excellent vintage condition, displaying minimal age-related wear and preserving its deep structural appeal. Note: The primary aesthetic marks are located on top of the ribbon cover lid (please review all listing photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeys:\u003c\/b\u003e Pristine, dark green keytops that feel exceptionally tactile under the fingers, showing beautiful clarity against the grey finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBespoke Wooden Travel Case: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eincluded for this typewriter and can be sorted for extra £100-150  ( around $ USD 175 )depending on condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✍️ Typeface \u0026amp; Font Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypeface Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean and distinctive Elite Typeface, carrying immense classic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFont Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 11 Characters Per Inch (11 CPI), lending an elegant, tight, and highly legible aesthetic to every word—superb for prose, scripts, and personal journaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌍 Global Shipping, Timelines \u0026amp; Tariff Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e🌐 International Shipping (Europe, Australia, Canada \u0026amp; Rest of World):\u003c\/b\u003e We dispatch all website orders in \u003cb\u003eless than 24 hours\u003c\/b\u003e. 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 \u003cb\u003e3 to 7 working days\u003c\/b\u003e (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 \u003cb\u003e1 to 3 working days\u003c\/b\u003e for a small additional fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProprietary Global Packaging Protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e To ensure a heavy mid-century machine survives international air transit flawlessly, we lock the carriage rails down, wrap the entire chassis in multi-layered shock-absorbing protection, and suspend it inside a heavy-duty, double-walled container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📊 Quick Highlights Table\u003c\/h2\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\u003eDetails\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 SM4 (De Luxe)\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\u003eFully restored, mechanically tuned \u0026amp; highly reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlaten Option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand-new fitted rubber platen (~£150 value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRibbon Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew 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\u003eUncommon factory green frame with dark green keytops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Variant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included. \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\u003eTypeface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElite Font (~11 characters per inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport Team\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifetime after-sale support from Walid \u0026amp; Joujou (\u003ci\u003eThe Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎬 \u003cb\u003eWe prepared a video on how to use this Typewriter on YouTube. 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