Olympia SG 1 Typing Smooth.MOV

This is my refurbished Olympia SG 1 that I bought to do all of my first drafts on. I cannot say enough good things about this typewriter. It is by far one of the best in my collection. I am just trying to give a preview of the true smoothness that this typewriter has to offer. Thanks for watching
http://www.olympiaman1010.blogspot.com/

For ribbons and typewriter supplies talk to Tom at Cambridge Typewriter. BTW he sells the darkest ribbons I have ever seen. His website is:
http://www.cambridgetypewriter.com/contact.html

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[cocy3000]

Hi! I have one of those but with a significantly larger roller and in litle worst condition.

were can i find the ribbon for one of these?

[Bikeman1010]

@cocy3000 I get all of my typewriter ribbons from Tom at Cambridge typewriter. He is out of Boston but a ribbon shouldn't be very much to ship at all. He also might be able to repair your platen, the rubber roller thing you mentioned. He is a great guy and I know many that have him top on their list for typewriter go to stuff. Also, the ribbons I get from him are far more inked and dark than the old dried ones on the web. His store website is in the description if you want to reach him.

[Nematronation]

I apologize. I still find it almost impossible to get the right tone of voice into these web comments. I meant that not as in insult but as a comment about technique. I was showing a couple of friends how manual typewriters work, and they both thought that was the way typing was done back then because of the weight of the non-electric mechanism. I wanted to alert others who might not know that this is just what Bikeman1010 says, *not* a demonstration of typing technique.

[Bikeman1010]

@Nematronation I didn't mean to be harsh, its just there are people out there that just like to post nasty comments all the time. But yes, I agree, I use a mechanical keyboard for my computer and that sometimes throws me off for the first couple of minutes. It isn't as easy as it looks going from a keyboard to a typewriter, at least I don't think so. Also the height of the stand in that video was horrible and I couldn't use my pinkies, that may also be why it looked like I was typing weird.

[Nematronation]

This person can *not* type. All professional typists use a different pattern of fingers on the keys from that shown in this video. The method shown is inefficient. Notice how slow he is?

[Bikeman1010]

@Nematronation This person is obviously a incompetent babbling idiot and I apologize for everyone that has to read his post here. Nowhere did I say I was trying to type like a professional typist. No where did I talk about how fast I can type. And nowhere did I even mention my typing skills in any way. This video is to show the performance and smooth action of the typewriter *not* my typing. I am sorry that this person couldn't understand that and take this vid for what it is. Nice try pal

[Cunhamatatta]

Awesome typewriter! I have an Olympia myself that I do my first drafts on. I love typing on them. Do you mind me asking what kind of writing you do?

[G1tarHero]

Hi, I have this typewriter too. It is nice to see one that is working. However my typewriter has been in disuse for years and the keys stick when its being used. Any suggestions on how I can correct this?

[Bikeman1010]

@Dickie524 It being a completely refurbished machine I am somewhat afraid of fixing it. I am aware and would like to fix it but haven't figured out how yet. There is a little metal flicker think that catches and rings the bell. It catches though on the return like you said. If you have any suggestions on getting that either bent back or adjusted let me know and I will give it a try. Thanks for posting that!

[Dickie524]

Awesome machine, I have one myself with a double-width carriage. Perhaps for posters originally? (Also rescued from rubbbish!)

The bell shouldn't ring on the return stroke - if you take the back cover off you'll see a cam which should only operate when the carriage passes one way over it, but not on the return stroke. Good luck!