Olympia SM9 Typewriter

Meet the Olympia SM9 wearing the Elite typeface ( test page will be added soon) — built for endurance and refined through restoration. This potent portable has been professionally serviced to ensure everything is working smoothly, making it ideal for long hours of typing.

What makes it different than the SM8? it is just the TAB option that can be set manually  using the lever on the left side and cleared fully from right side of the carriage. 

One of our top 3 typewriters ever made and one of the smoothest typewriters to type on with its basket shift mechanism that is smooth on our hands. 

• Fully restored mechanicals

• Smooth action throughout, ready for serious writing work

• Fresh black & red ribbon installed for immediate use

Cosmetic Condition & Accessories

•  Excellent condition with minor surface mark on the front and sides due to using the case. 

• Keys are individually cleaned and crisp.

• Includes a carrying case. Minor marks in and out. 
  

Keyboard Layout & Typeface

• Keyboard:  QWERTY layout — familiar and easy to use.  

• Typeface:  Elite typeface ( # 8 )  , 11 points per inch — clear, bold, professional styling.

Quick Highlights Table

Why This Olympia SM9 Is Special

The Olympia SM9 stands out for its durability, handsome typeface, and high-quality restoration  . Whether you’re writing on the road, collecting a piece of history, or simply want a typewriter you can rely on day after day, this SM9 delivers both form and function in beautifully restored vintage form.

🌍 Global Shipping, Timelines & Tariff Information

• 🇺🇸 United States & 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Shipping (100% Free & All-Inclusive): Standard local & 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.

• 🌐 International Shipping (Europe, Australia, Canada & Rest of World): We dispatch all website orders in less than 24 hours. We offer flexible, fully tracked premium shipping options calculated at checkout:

  • Standard International Delivery: 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).

  • Express International Delivery Upgrade: Arrives at your door in just 1 to 3 working days for a small additional fee.

• Proprietary Global Packaging Protocol: 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.

🤝 The "Ready-to-Write" Package & Lifetime Support

• Unbox & Start Writing: 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.

• Video Learning Academy: 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.

• Lifetime Technical Partnership: 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 The Repair Shop and major Netflix productions.

📖 Questions about pre-war Imperial typewriters or model history? Explore our master guide: Typewriter FAQ: The Ultimate 100 Questions Answered