The Collector’s Choice for a Reliable Luxury Experience

The Olivetti Lettera 35 is a trusty and reliable manual typewriter, representing the bold, sculptural era of mid-70s industrial design. Created by the legendary Mario Bellini, the Lettera 35 was engineered to give writers the stable, heavy-duty performance of a standard desktop office machine within a sleek, transportable silhouette. Professionally cleaned, tuned, and tested, this unit is in excellent working and aesthetic condition, operating with the distinct mechanical snap that has made the Barcelona factory runs legendary among typewriting purists.

Detailed Condition Note

The aesthetic is in exceptional condition, with the original industrial metal chassis maintaining a deep, beautifully consistent tone free from the heavy scuffs common to vintage travel machines. Mechanically, it operates flawlessly. The segment shift is light, the line advance is tight, and it supports crisp dual-color ribbon switching (Black and Red). Every key strikes with clear alignment and an instantaneous, snappy return. While it does not include a case, its sculptural lines make it a striking permanent anchor for a modern creative desk.

The Writer’s Choice

This is more than a gift; it is a sturdy legacy tool for a lifetime of stories. Whether you are a dedicated scriptwriter seeking a distraction-free environment or an industrial design collector looking for an authentic piece of European manufacturing history, the Lettera 35 is a unique investment.

• The Barcelona Standard: Highly sought after by collectors for its exceptional mechanical internal linkages, built to withstand decades of heavy typing.

• Mario Bellini Design: Featured in prominent modern art museums, its clean geometric angles make it as much an architectural statement as a writing instrument.

• Distraction-Free Power: Heavier and more grounded than its predecessor (the Lettera 32), this machine ensures a rock-solid, "no-walk" experience during fast typing sessions.

📏 Dimensions & Build:

• Height: ~10 cm (3.94”) — Sleek, flat-top profile.

• Weight: ~5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) — Substantial internal steel reinforcement.

• Footprint: 32 cm x 35 cm (12.6” x 13.8”)

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We ship FAST & SECURE via FedEx. Your Olivetti is double-boxed and professionally cushioned with custom internal bracing to ensure this Spanish-engineered treasure arrives safely in 3-7 days.

• ✔️ FREE: European Union, UK, USA & Canada (3-7 Days Delivery)

• ✔️ Fixed Price Everywhere Else: 45$

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