{"product_id":"olympia-sm2-typewriter-new-platen-13","title":"Olympia SM2 Typewriter - New platen","description":"\u003ch1\u003e \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully Restored Olympia SM2 Typewriter | Rare Factory Matte Black Finish \u0026amp; Brand-New Platen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📖 Product Overview: West German Precision Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting the legendary \u003cb\u003eOlympia SM2\u003c\/b\u003e—a masterclass in mid-century West German manufacturing. Celebrated by novelists, journalists, and collectors for its indestructible build quality and snappy, precise key movement, the SM2 offers the quintessential heavy-duty typing experience in a clean, streamlined design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific unit features a striking, original \u003cb\u003eMatte Black\u003c\/b\u003e frame beautifully paired with dark, tactile keytops. Meticulously overhauled for 8 to 10 hours at our specialized UK workshop and upgraded with a \u003cb\u003ebrand-new, freshly recovered rubber platen roller\u003c\/b\u003e (£150 value), this robust writing machine is built to inspire daily creative writing sessions for generations to come.\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 SM2\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 and craftsmanship)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeyboard Layout:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard \u003cb\u003eQWERTY\u003c\/b\u003e Layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e Original factory textured Matte Black body with dark, crisp keytops\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 Completely serviced, aligned, deep-flushed, and stress-tested for fluid key action and dependable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Rigorous Workshop Restoration 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 The original 1950s rubber roller was aged and hardened. We fully stripped and upgraded it with a brand-new recovered rubber platen layer, ensuring whisper-quiet key impacts, modern paper feed friction, and crisp print impressions.\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 new internal washers applied throughout the chassis to enhance structural longevity and dampen vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh Dual-Color Ribbon Installed:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-installed with a brand-new, premium 10-meter GR1 (Group 1) black and red ink ribbon. \u003ci\u003e(Workshop note: Because fresh ribbons are richly inked, the red selector sharpens into extra clean lines after an initial break-in period).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Cosmetic Condition \u0026amp; Case Variant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e The original metal frame remains in  very good vintage condition, exhibiting authentic age-related surface marks that reflect its genuine history (primarily on corners and edges).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeytops:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean, dark keytops that feel exceptionally smooth under the fingers with clear legend contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003earrying case is included with this listing.\u003c\/b\u003e , showing age marks and usage. On the inside and outside, please check related photos. \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, crisp \u003cb\u003eElite Typeface\u003c\/b\u003e, offering brilliant legibility and compact text density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFont Pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e11 Characters Per Inch (11 CPI)\u003c\/b\u003e, making it exceptionally versatile for creative manuscripts, poetry, daily journaling, and letters.\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 SM2\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\u003eFully restored, deep-flushed \u0026amp; precision calibrated\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 fitted rubber platen\u003c\/b\u003e (~£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\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\u003eOriginal factory Matte Black frame with dark keytops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Case\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e Case Included\u003c\/b\u003e (Age signs on it)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeyboard \u0026amp; Font\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard QWERTY layout with Elite typeface (11 CPI)\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\u003c\/h3\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 protect this post-war British classic during international transit, we mechanically lock down the carriage rail, insulate the frame in multi-layered shock-absorbing cushioning, and suspend the entire unit within a heavy-duty, double-walled shipping box.\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 your fresh purple 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 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\u003eHave questions about Brother typewriters or machine maintenance? 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