1958 Olivetti Lexikon 80 #111258
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
Created: 07-01-2022 at 04:06AM
Last Edit: 10-02-2022 at 08:05AM
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Oh my word. I bought this on behalf of a friend and it's only because I value his friendship that I'm not going to keep it for myself. It, is, fantastic!
Almost as beautiful to type on as my Adler Universal, and that's high praise from me.
Weighs a ton but somehow has a lighter touch than my Lettera 22.
Another architectural piece from Olivetti and one that if I had the space I would keep next to my Linea 98 - Yin & Yang.
It was in my possession for a few weeks and I loved its company.
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Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 4045
UK member with Greek Cypriot heritage, living in London.
Relatively new to the hobby - My first machine was an Everest Mod 90 that I bought after watching a Violet Evergarden anime in December 2021.
My collection now consists of 40 machines. Nice round number. Time to stop I reckon. . .
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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