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1957 Olympia SF Serial # 5-7559 1957 Olympia SF typewriter, Serial # 5-7559 Feli Lessel's 1957 Olympia SF typewriter. 2026-10-15 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Feli Lessel: 1957 Olympia SF Serial # 5-7559 A semi early SF, serial number suggesting it was made in 1957 but still showing some earlier model traits such as the advance knobs and paper support shape.
This model showed noticeable signs of ageing, such as dissolved interior noise reduction foam and corroded line space lever. In addition, the wire connector for the F slug has broken apart which will need to be fixed some day, Some other keys require more force to not appear faded.
The typeface specimen has been made with the re-inked original ribbon, a new one is on it's way. I might redo the specimen then.

1957 Olympia SF #5-7559

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Feli Lessel (FeliTheHoodieCat)
Created: 10-15-2026 at 09:27AM
Last Edit: 10-15-2026 at 09:48AM

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A semi early SF, serial number suggesting it was made in 1957 but still showing some earlier model traits such as the advance knobs and paper support shape.
This model showed noticeable signs of ageing, such as dissolved interior noise reduction foam and corroded line space lever. In addition, the wire connector for the F slug has broken apart which will need to be fixed some day, Some other keys require more force to not appear faded.
The typeface specimen has been made with the re-inked original ribbon, a new one is on it's way. I might redo the specimen then.

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Close-up of the left side of the carriage. Notice the smaller dimpled advance knob typically seen on 1956 models, and the corroded line advance lever...
Close-up of the left side of the carriage. Notice the smaller dimpled advance knob typically seen on 1956 models, and the corroded line advance lever...

Serial number: 5-7559
Serial number: 5-7559

The wire that normally transfers the energy from pushing a key to its corresponding slug, one sheared off where the key lever connects. ( No F's left to give...literally)
The wire that normally transfers the energy from pushing a key to its corresponding slug, one sheared off where the key lever connects. ( No F's left to give...literally)

The SF's standard QWERTZ typeface
The SF's standard QWERTZ typeface

Hunter: Feli Lessel (FeliTheHoodieCat)

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