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1978 Olivetti Linea 98 Serial # P45444827 1978 Olivetti Linea 98 typewriter, Serial # P45444827 Tas Kyprianou's 1978 Olivetti Linea 98 typewriter. 2022-12-20 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Tas Kyprianou: 1978 Olivetti Linea 98 Serial # P45444827 A Marmite machine if ever there was one. Fortunately, I love Marmite.
Architectural in its looks, and size! Every angle presents something nice to look at and the huge 98 has a surprisingly light typing action. Very Lettera 32esque in its feel and ability to keep up. It's not quite in the same league as my other brilliant desktop, the Adler Universal in terms of alignment but its touch and feel are not a million miles away. I'd say, if you have the chance and space, grab one. Whilst some are office fodder and in a real state, they do clean up well and make you happy whenever you look at or use them.

*Regrettably had to let this one go, having fallen head over heels in love with a recent Hermes Ambassador purchase due to lack of space. A graphic design student was SUPER keen to buy it from me and absolutely LOVES it. I'd buy another if space weren't an issue.

1978 Olivetti Linea 98 #P45444827

Status: Sightings
Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
Created: 06-09-2022 at 12:15PM
Last Edit: 12-20-2022 at 09:48AM

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A Marmite machine if ever there was one. Fortunately, I love Marmite.
Architectural in its looks, and size! Every angle presents something nice to look at and the huge 98 has a surprisingly light typing action. Very Lettera 32esque in its feel and ability to keep up. It's not quite in the same league as my other brilliant desktop, the Adler Universal in terms of alignment but its touch and feel are not a million miles away. I'd say, if you have the chance and space, grab one. Whilst some are office fodder and in a real state, they do clean up well and make you happy whenever you look at or use them.

*Regrettably had to let this one go, having fallen head over heels in love with a recent Hermes Ambassador purchase due to lack of space. A graphic design student was SUPER keen to buy it from me and absolutely LOVES it. I'd buy another if space weren't an issue.

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Pica but slightly smaller than my Lettera 32's Pica that has the 1 marking.
Pica but slightly smaller than my Lettera 32's Pica that has the 1 marking.



Eight inches long.
Eight inches long.

My favourite angle, I think
My favourite angle, I think



The plastic plate has come off. The screw holding the locator pin is missing and I've no intention of taking the carriage off to repair it.
The plastic plate has come off. The screw holding the locator pin is missing and I've no intention of taking the carriage off to repair it.











Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)

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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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