Olivetti Lettera 35 | Industrial Cream-Grey | Rare Spanish-Built Mechanical Gem
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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 great aesthetic condition with a tiny mark on front left side which not affects the usage operating with the distinct mechanical snap that has made the Barcelona factory runs legendary among typewriting purists.
| Specification | Details |
| Year of Production | Circa 1974–1975 (The Golden Era of Hispano-Olivetti) |
| Manufacturer | Hispano-Olivetti S.A. (Barcelona, Spain) |
| Keyboard | Spanish QWERTY (Includes "Ñ" Key) |
| Mechanics | Fully Functional / Working Excellent |
| Aesthetic State | Very Good / Original Matte Cream-Grey Finish |
| Serial Number | A0290494 (Authentic & Verified) |
| Case | Not Equipped with Case |
| Origin | Spanish Manufacturing Excellence |
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.
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The Barcelona Standard: Highly sought after by collectors for its exceptional mechanical internal linkages, built to withstand decades of heavy typing.
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Mario Bellini Design: Featured in prominent modern art museums, its clean geometric angles make it as much an architectural statement as a writing instrument.
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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:
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Height: ~10 cm (3.94”) — Sleek, flat-top profile.
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Weight: ~5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) — Substantial internal steel reinforcement.
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Footprint: 32 cm x 35 cm (12.6” x 13.8”)
🚀 Premium Express Delivery
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.
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✔️ FREE: European Union, UK, USA & Canada (3-7 Days Delivery)
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✔️ Fixed Price Everywhere Else: 45$
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Estimated delivery time 3-7 days
Let customers speak for us
These are the best typewriters on the market today. Meticulously restored, and cleaned, and they are working like they are brand new. I've bought two so far and will buy more from here in the future!
This is a gorgeous typewriter and looks brand new.
I am delighted with my rare Pluma 22 typewriter. It arrived in timely fashion, well-packed, and in full working order with its case and cover and two working ribbons. The price was not cheap, but reasonable for a typer that rarely turns up in the UK, and in full working condition despite being from the late 1960s. Seller was helpful. Only issue, if you're buying from the UK, they send via FedEx who will charge you a hefty tax and handling fee of 20-25%, so you need to factor this into the price if you're buying from another country. Seller did provide a discount to ease that blow. I'm very happy with my typewriter and would buy from them again.
El RastronAntiques did a fantastic job of describing their typewriter and delivering it. Lots of communication along the way assured me that they are reliable and that my item would arrive as expected.
My typewriter arrived as promised; quickly and in working order.
It looks brand new! From Spain to North Carolina, I’m happily amazed.
Olympia Traveller Deluxe, German, 1970s, securely packed, arrived intact and in perfect working order, reconditioned like new, a fully working antique, a small machine that meets my immediate need, making a one-off micro-book of 100 of my own haikus, written for this express purpose, arranged in used teabags sealed in beeswax and bound in cloth covers.
Great service and communication. Superb packing and delivery.
This is a beautiful antique. I am so pleased with this typewriter. I will treasure it- and write so many letters!
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Excellent service, typewriter was very well packed and it's even better than expected. Amazing machine for 50 years old.
Simply the best service! Thank you!
Evgny was great from beginning to end in the purchasing of this typewriter. The shipping was fast and reliable. I highly recommend doing business with this company!!!
Excellent service. The typewriter was as described, and was sent carefully packaged to avoid damages.
Works perfectly! Arrived safely and well packaged.
Some universal ribbon spools may slip if they don't lock into the slot on the machine. I held mine in place with a Doonail sticker and everything is working perfectly.
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