1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 #S680172
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
Created: 06-19-2022 at 02:01AM
Last Edit: 01-20-2023 at 10:40AM

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Shipped to me in a carrier bag, it's a testament to the Lettera 22's hardiness that it survived the journey with nothing more than a slightly bent carriage return lever mechanism. I had put off buying a 22 as (for some mental block reason) I could not see how it might be all that different from my dreamy 32. My old motto, "Assume nothing" needs to be resurrected. This thing is a BEAUTY. So much character and attitude. The paintwork looks and feels like that on a vintage Bristol motor car and everything about it screams "use me!". If, like me, you own a 32 and have put off buying a 22. Please reconsider. The more I use this, the more I like it. This 22 is a fabulous little portable that's quite clearly not afraid of hard work.
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Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 2778
UK member with Greek Cypriot heritage, living in London.
Relatively new to the hobby - Bought an Everest Mod 90 after watching a Violet Evergarden anime in December 2021.
My collection now consists of 34 machines - the Linea 88, Halda Star 7 & Selectric II parts machines don’t count as all three are now just nuts and bolts and screws & springs.
Also, it is now my sincere intention to sell on a few, much-loved but less-used machines.
My absolute favourite remains (just) my 1939 Royal KMM. For me, it's both the prettiest and the "warmest" to type on. It has "Majik" (with a nod to Sandy1)
I count my blessings that I am lucky enough to have amassed such a beautiful bunch.
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