Custom Made to order Olympia SM3 in any color you want!
Up for sale is the beautiful 1950’s Olympia SM 3 Deluxe Typewriter. You pick the color, typeface options and key color options it’s custom made for you or great to gift! If gifting they will receive a colombo collection Christmas card designed by artist James Cook with any personalized message and all the information how to design and receive their custom gift!
This is a custom order listing so the pictures are examples of pieces we have done. Once you purchase I work with you directly to design your custom piece to your liking! Definitely visit my instagram @colombocollection for inspiration!
Watch a short video of a custom painted Olympia SM restoration here https://www.instagram.com/p/CBz8y3RF2cj/?igshid=x6xuouaud151
You can get this model restored and custom painted in any color in the world you choose it and we make it!
This process takes about 4-6 weeks. You will get photo updates of the entire process.
The “writer's typewriter” ever since their introduction, Olympia SM models have been very closely tied to the fates and fingers of authors and writers. They're dependable, comfortable to use, and nice and solid in feel and function.
This machine is probably the most preferred writing tool for anyone prefers a manual and it sure will serve for many years to come. With its appealing styling a beautiful chrome accents. The Olympia SM 3 De Luxe is a unique blend of beauty, performance and reliability.
This Olympia is in Great working condition with a new ribbon and its ready to type. With this beautiful body the SM3 can fit right in to your study, room, or studio to give it a classic look to it.
Measurements: 10 x 11 x 3. 14.10 lbs
This machine was fully reconditioned and works great. (you can read on that process below under about us-reconditioning most sellers do not do this or have the training to do so)
We have a large inventory of typewriter accessories like typewriter pads, dustcover, extra ribbons, vintage paper, correction paper, erasers and more that you can add to your order! Too see them all just check them out in the shop and add to your order. You will receive the user manual to your typewriter via PDF for free with purchase.
Most of our typewriters are custom made and are previewed on social media throughout the process so many will sell before ever being listed so follow us on Instagram @colombocollection or Facebook @ColomboCollectionShop to see what is coming soon!
About US- What is Restoration and Reconditioning?
All the typewriters available for sale at Colombo Collection have been professionally reconditioned and restored to ultimate functionality unless otherwise stated as serviced. You can read more on our about us page to understand the differences between serviced, refurbished, reconditioned and restored. Most sellers do not have the training or do not provide these services.
So how do we do it?
First, we disassemble the typewriter including the body and the platen from the carriage.
Then the typewriter is put into an ultra-sonic cleaning tank to degrease the machine removing gunk, grime, oil, dirt you get the picture! Then the typewriter goes through a drying process.
Next all the pieces are reviewed for any damage or corrosion and are treated or replaced. Any repairs needed are made at this time. Keys and hammers are straightened, and their alignments corrected. Then all the metals are chemically cleaned and polished.
All rubber components are replaced. The platen’s is refurbished or replaced completely and the same for the feed rollers.
The plastics are treated, repaired if needed including rubbing compounds to remove any scratches and resurface then polished.
The exterior if left original is cleaned, treated, buffed and polished. If it’s a restored painted piece the body is cleaned, sanded, degreased, primed, painted with new paint then dried and polished.
Then the typewriter is tested again its tested throughout the process then once that is complete the machine is reassembled. Then the typewriter goes through a lengthy Final Quality Assurance testing that is over 30 minutes of continuous typing then we double check alignment and all other functions on the typewriter and any final adjustments are made.
With a reconditioned typewriter from Colombo Collection you can rest assured that you have invested in a quality Typewriter that has been fully tested and restored to once again provide many years of reliable service!