@MrKrevolution I would count it up to having a good platten. The typewriter is also sitting in its case, on a cart with a rubber mat on it which may have helped to dampen the sound.
I surprised that you actually found someone that would buy an old manual typewriter. Normally, unless it's an antiquey one with nickel rings on the keys, you can barely give they away. Even with the antiquey looking ones people buy them mainly as an ornament like they would with an old adding machine so they don't pay much.
@OlegKostoglatov I was surprised too, but the design is timeless. I think i actually got more than I paid for the thing. Olympia's were excellent typewriters in their time and this one could still be used on a regular basis.
No—if you type something wrong, you backspace back to the mistake and then you type back over it, only hit the keys real hard. Either that or you x-out the mistake and retype the word correctly. Anyhow, that's how we used to do it.
how come your manual is so quiet?i have an olympia galaxy typewriter and its so noisy...
MrKrevolution 2 months ago
@MrKrevolution I would count it up to having a good platten. The typewriter is also sitting in its case, on a cart with a rubber mat on it which may have helped to dampen the sound.
ctsamurai 2 months ago
I surprised that you actually found someone that would buy an old manual typewriter. Normally, unless it's an antiquey one with nickel rings on the keys, you can barely give they away. Even with the antiquey looking ones people buy them mainly as an ornament like they would with an old adding machine so they don't pay much.
OlegKostoglatov 2 months ago
@OlegKostoglatov I was surprised too, but the design is timeless. I think i actually got more than I paid for the thing. Olympia's were excellent typewriters in their time and this one could still be used on a regular basis.
ctsamurai 2 months ago
i have the same o.o
Klafti1 3 months ago
I really need to get a new ink ribbon. :\
B00M3RD00M3R 4 months ago
No—if you type something wrong, you backspace back to the mistake and then you type back over it, only hit the keys real hard. Either that or you x-out the mistake and retype the word correctly. Anyhow, that's how we used to do it.
RRaquello 5 months ago
what if you type something wrong?
iWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW 6 months ago
@iWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW then you use tippex... simple.
VintageTopHat 5 months ago
very calming :3
Soxerish 8 months ago
Olympias are excellent typers, I have the splendid 66 :)
Phantom95music 9 months ago
Ive suddenly love typewriters since I've got my first one which the hammer dosnt work. Lol
36redsoxfan 9 months ago
@36redsoxfan i broke my second typewriter (actually my first but I used one before) O.o.,.
jjovereats 6 months ago