1950 Olivetti Lexikon 80 #2105246
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Laurenz van Gaalen (Laurenz)
Created: 01-16-2021 at 01:32PM
Last Edit: 05-08-2021 at 09:37AM
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Description:
Compared to standards like the SG3 and Matura this typewriter stands out as small and elegant.
The Lexikon is easy to dismantle and clean. The margins can be set manual, or by pressing a button and move the carriage to the desired position. The tabulator moves the carriage gentle from tab to tab. The touch is solid and on the heavy side. Typing sound is pleasant and not too loud.
Odd: the margin scale is hard to read.
The Lexikon could best be described as a semi-standard with good looks.
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Hunter: Laurenz van Gaalen (Laurenz)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 1859
I live in The Netherlands.
Most common typewriter brands over here are Triumph/Adler, Olympia, Erika, Olivetti, Remington and Brother.
I collect and restore typewriters to learn about their design and to write with them.
laurenz@planet.nl
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