Olivetti Lettera 22 Typewriter - New platen

Experience the enduring elegance of the Olivetti Lettera 22, a mid-century icon of compact Italian design & manufactured in Glasgow- Scotland. Fully serviced and restored to excellent typing condition, it merges vintage charm with contemporary reliability.  

Mechanical & Functional Highlights

• Precisely restored for seamless, long-duration typing—this machine hums with precision and durability. 

• One important note: Types in one colour. Will not be usable on the RED selector. Perfectly types on first colour selector with one coloured ribbons. 

• New platen fitted, ensuring excellent paper feed and flawless, clear impressions.  

• Fresh purple  ribbon installed, delivering crisp, vibrant text immediately.  

Cosmetic Condition & Accessories

• Authentically serviced with genuine care; the frame bears tasteful, Minor age-appropriate wear that speaks to its history. 

• Clean, well-preserved keys add to its tactile appeal. We polished individually each key. 

•  NO  original carrying case   . Can sort an excellent original brown one for extra £150 or $200 USD. Please contact me by email for details. 
  
  

Keyboard & Typeface Details

• Classic QWERTY layout, intuitive and ready for modern typing demands.  

• Equipped with the traditional Elite typeface at 12 points per inch ( sorry test page typed 11), offering clarity, elegance, and nostalgic typing aesthetics.  

Shipping & Expert Support

• Enjoy worldwide delivery: free across the UK & US , standard & express services to the USA and Australia, prompt EU dispatch, and competitive rates even to remote corners of the world.  

• Supported at every step by Walid & Joujou, the celebrated restoration experts from The Repair Shop, renowned for their meticulous craftsmanship and personable service.  

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