Lovely machine. Just today I picked one up at Goodwill for $15 and while the ribbon is dried up and useless it definitely types. Haven't had a chance to check all it's features yet but it's an eye catcher to be sure. For anyone reading this, finding one in the wild at Goodwill is nearly impossible.
Im coming up on a decision between this, a SC Sterling 50s model, or a SC Skywriter.. I love the lettera 22 and studio 44, is this as good as those? I know some of those smith corona have a great reputation. No using for decor, actually writing on them, but I REALLY love the look of these.
Nice typing! I got one of these recently from within the family and bough new color bands for it. How would i best make sure everything is okay to use before actually writing on it? All the functions i've been able to discern seem to be working perfectly.
I have the Valentine S and the spool caps are smaller. Also, there are no dimples on the top of the case. Probably an early version. My auto-reverse doesn't work. I can only type with the left spool pulling the ribbon; from right to left. When the ribbon reaches the end and pulls on the things that look like a tuning fork (don't know the proper name) to switch directions, both spools turn at the same time, so the ribbon is being pulled apart. Any suggestions?
Hard to tell without looking at the machine. If it is pulling both spools, then the advance shaft is not engaging all the way. You might have a spring issue, or something is bent. If you look inside down by the front of the carriage, you might be able to see a thin rod that goes from one spool shaft to the other, this switches back and forth to engage either the left or right ribbon cup.
@@TypewriterChicago Thanks so much for the feedback. Yeah, I see the shaft running from one to the other. When I switch back and forth, it's moving. I think the problem is with the left spool. When I'm shift it back and forth, the left spool stays engaged and keeps spinning. I'm guessing it should disengage when the right spool is active. So, whatever part that makes it disengage is faulty. At the moment, I can type with it fine (with the left spool doing the pulling). I'll tinker around with it when time allows. By the way, I just noticed your profile pic with the Hasselblad. Will contact you via your website on a photography matter. : )
@@amandadeneskar9111 not particularly. Find one on ebay at a good price and give it to a tech. I repair professionally so I buy trashed machines and repair them for sale. If you find one I'd be more than happy to take a look at it for you. You can find info and my payment contract at www.lucasdul.com/about On Facebook, a dude by the name of Joshua Dimora has four he is readying to sell. Tell him I sent you, maybe he will be nicer on the price.
I was in high school when it came out, looked at it at my local typewriter dealer. Poor typer regardless of its fun looks--but then I typed faster than this guy.
How do you get this german typewriter? This Olivetti is from Italy. I think they make a Olivetti Valentine typewriter is from German. They are made in Italy. I getting confusing right now
Olivetti is an italian company. Much like Toyota is a Japanese company that manufactures and sells in america. It is very common for companies to create products for foreign markets, and even open manufacturing plants in other countries. I dont recall where this machine was made, possibly Spain? But it is Italian designed by an Italian company, made and sold for german use.
It is indeed! Made with a German keyboard for the German market. Olivetti outsourced production in several countries. I thought this one was from Italy, but I might recall wrong. I don't believe they had a plant in Germany though
Yes? There are very few major companies that don't sell to foreign markets. Why do you think we have Coca Cola on every continent? We have Volkswagens in England that have right hand drive, and ones in America with Left hand drive, but they're both german cars. Olympia is a german typewriter manufacturer, but there are plenty american QWERTY Olympias.
Lovely machine. Just today I picked one up at Goodwill for $15 and while the ribbon is dried up and useless it definitely types. Haven't had a chance to check all it's features yet but it's an eye catcher to be sure. For anyone reading this, finding one in the wild at Goodwill is nearly impossible.
WOW! Goodwill, that is indeed lucky.
But I think this from german. This is like Brillant Junior Typewriter from 1969
Amazing design - I’d so love to get one.
Im coming up on a decision between this, a SC Sterling 50s model, or a SC Skywriter.. I love the lettera 22 and studio 44, is this as good as those? I know some of those smith corona have a great reputation. No using for decor, actually writing on them, but I REALLY love the look of these.
These are not nice to write on.
Nice typing! I got one of these recently from within the family and bough new color bands for it. How would i best make sure everything is okay to use before actually writing on it? All the functions i've been able to discern seem to be working perfectly.
Just start jamming!
Work of art!
Indeed it is! A pivotal piece of 20th century design
What do you think? It's from german
Gorgeous!!
Beruntung saya memiliki salah satu disain terbaik .warisan dari kakek ..oliveti valentine 1969....
How do you fix the bell? I cannot figure out how to make it work
Butter than the Underwood typewriter.
I have the Valentine S and the spool caps are smaller. Also, there are no dimples on the top of the case. Probably an early version. My auto-reverse doesn't work. I can only type with the left spool pulling the ribbon; from right to left. When the ribbon reaches the end and pulls on the things that look like a tuning fork (don't know the proper name) to switch directions, both spools turn at the same time, so the ribbon is being pulled apart. Any suggestions?
Hard to tell without looking at the machine. If it is pulling both spools, then the advance shaft is not engaging all the way. You might have a spring issue, or something is bent. If you look inside down by the front of the carriage, you might be able to see a thin rod that goes from one spool shaft to the other, this switches back and forth to engage either the left or right ribbon cup.
@@TypewriterChicago Thanks so much for the feedback. Yeah, I see the shaft running from one to the other. When I switch back and forth, it's moving. I think the problem is with the left spool. When I'm shift it back and forth, the left spool stays engaged and keeps spinning. I'm guessing it should disengage when the right spool is active. So, whatever part that makes it disengage is faulty. At the moment, I can type with it fine (with the left spool doing the pulling). I'll tinker around with it when time allows. By the way, I just noticed your profile pic with the Hasselblad. Will contact you via your website on a photography matter. : )
This typewriter was same as Luke Forward Videos
I have WORKING ONE IN GREAT CONDITION....
Are you perhaps considering selling it?
No harm in asking :)
Ah so sorry, it has already sold.
Lucas Dul ah, that was a shame. Do you have any tip on how to get hold of one in same top condition as yours? Kindest, Amanda
@@amandadeneskar9111 not particularly. Find one on ebay at a good price and give it to a tech. I repair professionally so I buy trashed machines and repair them for sale. If you find one I'd be more than happy to take a look at it for you. You can find info and my payment contract at www.lucasdul.com/about
On Facebook, a dude by the name of Joshua Dimora has four he is readying to sell. Tell him I sent you, maybe he will be nicer on the price.
@@amandadeneskar9111 Many on ETSY
@@mildredhousefilms thnx! Have one in my possession now though :)
I was in high school when it came out, looked at it at my local typewriter dealer. Poor typer regardless of its fun looks--but then I typed faster than this guy.
How do you get this german typewriter? This Olivetti is from Italy. I think they make a Olivetti Valentine typewriter is from German. They are made in Italy. I getting confusing right now
Olivetti is an italian company. Much like Toyota is a Japanese company that manufactures and sells in america. It is very common for companies to create products for foreign markets, and even open manufacturing plants in other countries. I dont recall where this machine was made, possibly Spain? But it is Italian designed by an Italian company, made and sold for german use.
This is from german also
It is indeed! Made with a German keyboard for the German market. Olivetti outsourced production in several countries. I thought this one was from Italy, but I might recall wrong. I don't believe they had a plant in Germany though
What? Are you serious?
Yes? There are very few major companies that don't sell to foreign markets. Why do you think we have Coca Cola on every continent? We have Volkswagens in England that have right hand drive, and ones in America with Left hand drive, but they're both german cars. Olympia is a german typewriter manufacturer, but there are plenty american QWERTY Olympias.