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1957 Olympia SF Serial # 5-27994 1957 Olympia SF typewriter, Serial # 5-27994 Sylvia Bass's 1957 Olympia SF typewriter. 2026-02-08 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Sylvia Bass: 1957 Olympia SF Serial # 5-27994 I have been searching for an Olympia ultra-portable because I wanted something I could take with me more easily and I love the Olympias I already have. I found this one on eBay from a seller who also collects and knows how to ship typewriters. It's in good condition and is surprisingly easy to type on even though it is tiny. The platen is a little hard but still works to grab the paper. The foam has been removed from the body. I haven't decided whether or not to replace it. It seems quiet enough without it. I like the burgundy keys and platen knobs.

The only downside is that the bakelite case has cracks. I knew that before purchasing. The seller had tried to use Gorilla glue to seal them but they area already breaking back open. I hope to repair it more permanently, but am searching for a suitable case in the meantime.

This typewriter continues my love for Olympia models.

1957 Olympia SF #5-27994

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Sylvia Bass (katzenfrau)
Created: 02-08-2026 at 02:27PM
Last Edit: 02-08-2026 at 02:55PM

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I have been searching for an Olympia ultra-portable because I wanted something I could take with me more easily and I love the Olympias I already have. I found this one on eBay from a seller who also collects and knows how to ship typewriters. It's in good condition and is surprisingly easy to type on even though it is tiny. The platen is a little hard but still works to grab the paper. The foam has been removed from the body. I haven't decided whether or not to replace it. It seems quiet enough without it. I like the burgundy keys and platen knobs.

The only downside is that the bakelite case has cracks. I knew that before purchasing. The seller had tried to use Gorilla glue to seal them but they area already breaking back open. I hope to repair it more permanently, but am searching for a suitable case in the meantime.

This typewriter continues my love for Olympia models.

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Serial number 5-27994 The bell has a pleasant ding at the end of the line.
Serial number 5-27994 The bell has a pleasant ding at the end of the line.

Ribbon cover lifts off easily.
Ribbon cover lifts off easily.



Crack on the left side of the case. Previous owner tried to fix but it has come open again. We will try to fix again.
Crack on the left side of the case. Previous owner tried to fix but it has come open again. We will try to fix again.

Smaller crack on the right side. This one is holding for now.
Smaller crack on the right side. This one is holding for now.

Sticker on the top for Lindsay Bros. Co in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the US.
Sticker on the top for Lindsay Bros. Co in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the US.

Bottom of typewriter. It looks like one of the feet has been replaced with a rubber grommet. Some letters and numbers were engraved by a previous owner.
Bottom of typewriter. It looks like one of the feet has been replaced with a rubber grommet. Some letters and numbers were engraved by a previous owner.


Hunter: Sylvia Bass (katzenfrau)

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