The popular Olivetti Lettera 32 typewriter - designed in Italy. In an uncommon trendy pistachio green color. Lettera 32 is an iconic typewriter - praised as one of the best writer machines. It is a great model for those - who wish to dive into reliable typewriter models - Olivetti typewriters are one of the most common typewriters with great reputation for sturdy mechanics, comfortable to use and relatively easy to maintain.
This one has a serial number 308 xxxx and was made in 1968!
Sylvia Plath; James Purdy; Cormac McCarthy all used a Lettera 32 to write.
This model is good for beginners as well as experienced writers. Very easy/intuitive to operate.
*TYPEFACE: The keyboard layout is QZERTY.10 cpi PICA typeface. Meaning there are 10 characters (letters, symbols) in 1 inch (2.54 cm)
*COSMETICS: This typewriter is in excellent cosmetic condition! Minor age signs, mostly scuffs on carriage left and right sides where you turn the knobs (see photos). The chrome is still in great condition. The machine is finished off with a protective, museum-quality wax in order to protect the paint from oxidation, dirt, scratches and fingerprints.
*MECHANICS: As with all our serviced typewriters - this one is in excellent mechanical condition. This machine has been refurbished by us, cleaned, fine tuned. All functions work as expected. As part of our servicing this typewriter has been thoroughly cleaned and has received new ink. It is ready to withstand many hours of heavy typing with it's smooth carriage, light keys and sturdy design. It has 2 ink settings - meaning you can type in 2 inks simultaneously. For example - black and red. This typewriter comes with new black/red ink and original metal shiny Olivetti spools.
*CASE: The case is in functional and good condition. Cleaned and treated, works fine. The case is vintage, please note there is some very light scuffs inside. Functional and keeps the typewriter dust free.
*PEFORMANCE: We always recommend this model if you are planning on heavy to regular use or want to make for a display (but of course this model is ready for many hours of continuous typing).
All our typewriters are delivered to you ready to start typing. All machines have an installed new ink ribbon which should last at least 500 A4 pages.
Our typewriters include a 1 year warranty.