The naked machine
Gera, 10.01.2018
Yesterday I got the last typewriter that I have ordered on e-Bay. It was my greatest hope that this machine would be the best of them all, but reality is always a different story. The machine has been abandoned for the past decades, has been dropped at least 2 times. The front housing collides with the space bar, preventing it from working. I havent been able to get the type "H" to return after every stroke.
At the moment I type without the front housing (that means the space bar is totally wild), and I have to wait for the type "H" to return. The carriage is also not working properly the adjusting pins are loose on the right side, you have to keep the Carriage on place with your hand. All these makes the typing experience everything but pleasent.
Great uncertainty covers this machine, Should I try to make her work or not? the Olympia GS1 is supposed to be one of the best typewriters from all times. One thing is for sure. this poor machine has had a difficoult life, so little love and care. Its condition is a shame. In the end what should I have expected from 10 EUR on e-Bay?
I will have to sleep on it before I take a decision on this one. Maybe the nice old man in Berlin can work his magic, and bring back this machine to its old glory.
I really would like to believe that.