RARE Adler Tippa Typewriter with Bodoni-like Shaded Typeface, Qwerty Layout, 1972, Made in Holland, Fully Funcrtional

-Adler Tippa typewriter
-Original carrying case
-New bicolor ribbon (used only for testing)
-Detailed Typewriter Care Notes — covering ribbon replacement, cleaning tips, and basic maintenance to keep your machine in top condition
(Additional ribbon can be purchased separately)

The Adler Tippa, made in Holland in 1972, is a compact and reliable portable typewriter from one of Europe’s most respected manufacturers. Known for its precision engineering and minimalist mid-century design, the Tippa combines a lightweight body with the sturdy mechanics typical of German craftsmanship.

This machine features a QWERTY (Spanish) keyboard layout, complete with keys for "ñ", and two accent marks — acute (´), diaeresis (¨). These allow you to type accented characters such as á, ö. Please see photos of the keyboard for additional special characters.

This typewriter is fitted with Ro 84 type slugs, an Elite-pitch (11 CPI) typeface produced by the German foundry Ransmayer and Rodrian. It belongs to the Elite-Schatten series, stands apart from other variants through its varying line thickness. As shown in the typing sample photo, the letters feature thicker main strokes and finer secondary strokes rather than a single uniform weight. This subtle contrast gives the type a refined, decorated, and classical appearance, very much in the spirit of the Bodoni typeface found on Olivetti machines and the Congress typeface used by Olympia.

This machine is in very good cosmetic condition, showing some small marks on the exterior. Please pay close attention to the listing photos. All keys, margins, ribbon, and line spacing mechanisms function properly. Basic cleaning and adjustments have been performed to ensure a smooth and reliable typing experience. The original carrying case shows age-appropriate signs of wear and is included; it remains fully functional, as shown in the last photo. A new bi-color ribbon has been installed, and additional ribbons can be purchased separately.

Processing: usually ships within 1–2 business days

Estimated delivery:
Europe: 1–7 business days
US/Canada: 2-4 business days
Rest of world: 3–10 business days

Unless stated otherwise, customs and import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

Noticeable defects are shown in the listing images. Please note that this is a vintage item, and minor signs of age or use may remain despite careful inspection.