Nice! Serviced 1965 Olivetti Lettera 32 Vintage Ultra-Portable Typewriter
좋아요! 서비스된 1965 올리베티 레터 32 빈티지 울트라 포터블 타자기
| 상품번호 | 318151567759 |
| 상태 | Used |
| 거래유형 | 즉시구매 |
| 출고국 | 미국 (US) |
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$560
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A fully functional and serviced Olivetti Lettera 32 from 1965 represents one of the most successful and widely adopted portable typewriters of the late 20th century. Manufactured in Italy during Olivetti’s major European production period, the Lettera 32 carried forward the same light touch, efficient mechanics, and practical design that made the Lettera series a standard choice for writers, students, and journalists worldwide.
Introduced as the successor to the Lettera 22, the 32 offered improved stability and a slightly larger, more comfortable typing platform while maintaining true portability. Its compact footprint, low weight, and reliable action made it especially popular as an everyday writing machine that could easily travel from desk to bag without sacrificing performance.
Fitted with a Pica typeface (10 characters per inch), the machine produces bold, evenly spaced text with strong clarity and consistent impression. The Pica pitch provides excellent legibility for letters, manuscripts, and general writing, matching the Lettera 32’s practical, work-focused purpose.
Performance is defined by a smooth, responsive key action, steady carriage movement, and dependable alignment that supports fast, comfortable typing over extended sessions. The clean, minimalist styling reflects Olivetti’s well-known emphasis on functional industrial design rather than ornament.
A historically significant and highly usable portable that combines proven Lettera-series engineering, everyday reliability, and classic European design — a dependable writing tool built to be used.
Serviced by Adam Brooks with Brooksaw Antiques, an experienced typewriter technician of over 7 years. Servicing vintage typewriters involves a series of steps to restore it to optimal working condition, ensuring smooth operation and longevity. Here’s a summary of what’s typically done:
Inspection: The process starts with a thorough check of all components—keys, typebars, carriage, platen, ribbon mechanism, and springs—to identify wear, damage, or stuck parts.
Cleaning: Decades of dust, ink, and grime are removed. A soft brush and compressed air clear out debris from the typebars and chassis. Keytops are wiped down, and the platen (rubber roller) is cleaned with a mild solvent to restore grip. Harsh chemicals are avoided to protect metal and rubber.
Lubrication: Moving parts—like the carriage rails, typebar pivots, and shift mechanism—are lightly lubricated with typewriter-specific oil.
Adjustments: Alignment is key. Typebars are adjusted to strike evenly, ensuring crisp impressions. The carriage tension is checked, and the escapement (which controls letter spacing) is fine-tuned.
Repairs: Worn or broken parts—like springs, screws, or rubber feet—are replaced. A brand new universal ink ribbon is installed, which is easily replaceable and widely available on most online platforms.
Testing: The typewriter is typed on extensively—every key, shift, spacebar, and return—to confirm smooth action, proper alignment, and consistent ink delivery. Any sluggishness (e.g., sticky keys) is addressed by revisiting problem areas.
Shipments are all packed to be virtually indestructible and shipped same or next business day. You are risking damage if you buy from a non experienced shipper! Check our reviews! Serial number is 2433881. Please see photos for condition.