Precision-built. Mid-century classic.
Manufactured in West Germany by Olympia Werke AG, the SM3 is a standout example of early 1960s engineering, durable, functional, and made for serious writing. This was no novelty: it was the daily tool of journalists, authors, and students across Europe and the U.S.
Known for its crisp key action, solid mechanics, and minimalist form, the SM3 was favored by writers like Leonard Cohen and Patricia Highsmith. It was built for reliability and ease of use, features that still hold up today.
Finished in original grey-green enamel with chrome details. Fully serviced. Includes tabulator, ribbon selector, and original hard case.
A reliable machine with the clean, utilitarian design of its time, this Olympia is built to last.
