1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 #570803
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Amanda Wood (typesofthought)
Created: 09-11-2023 at 06:18AM
Last Edit: 09-11-2023 at 06:28AM
Description:
Bought on Marketplace. Poor guy is a bit banged up, but functions well despite the look. Needs a deep clean and I'm probably going to look into fully repainting or at least touching up this one. "Standard wear" is one thing, clear damage is another. I think it needs a little love and attention.
Looks to be Universal Elite #468, 12 pitch typeface.
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Hunter: Amanda Wood (typesofthought)
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I am quite new to the typewriter world (first bought 6/2023), but I sort of jumped right in with three typewriters in my first week. I am interested in the mechanics of manual typewriters, as well as have an affinity for cleaning up long-forgotten gems. I'm a Smith-Corona fiend, but any nice typewriter will do!
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