It has never been serviced or cleaned other than blowing out the dust with a service station hose. I have typed on this typewriter every book I have written including three not published. Here’s what Cormac McCarthy had to say of his Lettera 32: You could go with the Lettera 22 if it’s in great shape. The platens are usually in great shape, pliant and soft. The key tops are flat, but have a slight indentation so you feel grounded on the keyboard. The return lever is small and the space bar thin, but not so much that it affects usability, unless you’re in the brute squad. Plus, it has the easy going basket shift.
Manual typerider portable#
The Lettera 32 occupies a unique position between portable and ultra-portable. Who can write on a red typewriter? (There is the Olivetti Valentine, but that’s another story!) Olivetti picked the right color for the Lettera. It’s an Italian Ferrari, but without the iconic red. Get started on a portable, then once you’re in the habit, decide if a different size or style might better suit your needs. I usually recommend a regular portable, not the ultra-portable and not a standard desktop. That’s why this list may appear conservative. Remember: this is the typewriter you’d recommend to your writer friend as their first typewriter. Nominate your worthy ones in the comments section! Have I overlooked any that should be on the list? But wait a week or two and you’ll likely find a good one. Most are plentiful, while some may exist in fewer quantities. A quick search on eBay or Etsy will yield several results. They’re all portables, because they’re easier to ship and are more readily available. You should be able to nab one for under $200 that probably just needs a new ribbon. The list is numbered, but don’t let the numbering sway you. If you have a typewriter, consider sending a page! Thanks for visiting. Perhaps a page will help during these difficult times. Each day we get pages from around the world. It’s a site I created where you can submit a typed page. Here’s ten typewriters that will be sure to please.īut before you get into them, I encourage you to read what has been posted on One Typed Page.