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1954 Olivetti Lettera 22 Serial # 448124 1954 Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter, Serial # 448124 Oliver Scheit's 1954 Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter. 2022-11-18 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Oliver Scheit: 1954 Olivetti Lettera 22 Serial # 448124 Very clean and fully functional Lettera 22.

I modifyed it by
a) removing touch control. (this lowers touch resistance below setting 1)
b) replacing the springs for all typebars, except the numbers.
All modifications serve the purpose to make the touch a light as possible in order to reduce stress on my finger joints. (They hurt quickly)

Font is Elite Imperial (84) in 2.12 mm escapement (12cpi)

1954 Olivetti Lettera 22 #448124

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Oliver Scheit (osh)
Created: 11-17-2022 at 10:23AM
Last Edit: 11-18-2022 at 12:57PM


Description:

Very clean and fully functional Lettera 22.

I modifyed it by
a) removing touch control. (this lowers touch resistance below setting 1)
b) replacing the springs for all typebars, except the numbers.
All modifications serve the purpose to make the touch a light as possible in order to reduce stress on my finger joints. (They hurt quickly)

Font is Elite Imperial (84) in 2.12 mm escapement (12cpi)

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replacement springs
replacement springs

margin scale of 100 points to 12cpi on a Lettera 22
margin scale of 100 points to 12cpi on a Lettera 22


German QWERTZ keyboard
German QWERTZ keyboard

Hunter: Oliver Scheit (osh)

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