It seems, Nis, like so many of the machines you restore are ones I used to own! I had this machine in the eighties. Like my beloved vintage Underwood machines, the carriage shift is so easy and comfortable on this Olympia that I never minded it at all. There was a solidity to this model that the later SM9 lacked. I also enjoyed the cream and green color combination. I am still enjoying the half-dozen machines that I purchased from you: no regrets. That latest Royal, the FP that I bought recently, continues to work perfectly and, since I learned nearly 60 years ago on one, it's like an old friend. Muscle memory is amazing! Best wishes from Texas.