Why the Olympia Traveller de Luxe Typewriter is so popular

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ย. 2024
  • An overview/demo of the Olympia Traveller de Luxe model typewriter, superb build quality on these ultra portables, this particular machine has the rare cursive script typeface.
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  • @eclipse1251
    @eclipse1251 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Got one for Christmas,excited to use it!

    • @theshorthandtypist
      @theshorthandtypist  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      They are brilliant machines, happy typing on your Olympia!

    • @BradFonseca
      @BradFonseca 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Is it cursive too?

  • @MrGyges
    @MrGyges 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Splendidly explained. I love typewriters, and you remind me why, Thank you.

  • @RetifsGarage
    @RetifsGarage 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice machine, thanks for the presentation !

  • @laflamme7782
    @laflamme7782 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely. I just got one and still figuring it out. It has ČŽŠ letter (which is great cause I use them) but was made in west germany, so I reckon it is 1971 machine, before Yugoslavia started to make them? I wish I could date it somehow. Anyway, thanks for the video, it shad a light on some features.

  • @BradFonseca
    @BradFonseca 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for a great overview video. I actually own the same cursive typeface typewriter, built in 1967, according to its serial number. I do love the typeface and typing on this machine.
    Would you consider doing one of your overview videos for an Olivetti Studio 44?

    • @theshorthandtypist
      @theshorthandtypist  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for your comment.
      Absolutely! When I next have an Olivetti Studio 44 in the workshop, happy to do another video 👍🏼

    • @BradFonseca
      @BradFonseca 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What year was your typewriter manufactured?

    • @BradFonseca
      @BradFonseca 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And thank you for considering a Studio 44 tutorial video!

    • @theshorthandtypist
      @theshorthandtypist  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This one was made in 1970

  • @andre.79
    @andre.79 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful!

  • @jamesonjabiru
    @jamesonjabiru 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks identical to my splended 66 in a 1970s body.

  • @petervasquezz
    @petervasquezz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does it not make the "ding" noise after each line?

    • @theshorthandtypist
      @theshorthandtypist  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, the bell will ring when reaching the end of a line, as set by the margin stop.

  • @petercane6376
    @petercane6376 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I find with mine that it does not go clickety clack but more of a thump with the keys. Is this right?
    I think it is quiet but the keys take some thumping down?

    • @theshorthandtypist
      @theshorthandtypist  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, the Olympia Traveller de Luxe is usually a very light touch typewriter to use when in good order, you shouldn't have to thump the keys on one of these machines.
      It is hard to diagnose without physically seeing a machine, but might be worth checking...is the touch adjustment lever (little lever with +/- under the lid on the right hand side) set to minus or plus? These machines can be adjusted for a lighter or heavier touch via this spring.
      A common cause of stiff feeling keys is dust/dirt build up in the typebar segment, this can make an action feel heavier/sluggish, a flush with spirits and working each key repeatedly can help clear this.

    • @petercane6376
      @petercane6376 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theshorthandtypist
      Hi and thanks.
      I have learnt a lot in 24 hrs.
      I oiled the segments!!
      That was a bad mistake.
      I have now cleared all the oil with 150 psi compressed air and worked in rubbing alcohol.
      It is a LOT better and acts as though " it wants to type?"
      The action is a lot better and yes I have the little lever to minus.
      Would you say it is a high end portable machine?
      As good as Olivetti lettera 32/32?
      Olympia SM 9?
      I just want a general opinion.
      Thank you so much for getting back.

    • @theshorthandtypist
      @theshorthandtypist  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, yes I would say in its category of ultra portable, it is high end.
      I find Olympia quality to be high from the smallest SF series right up to the largest SG series, Olympia knew how to build great typewriters and only used quality materials in their heyday.