RARE Olivetti Lettera 32 Typewriter with Quadrato Font and Qwerty Layout, 1972, Fully Functional
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€290,00
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Model: Olivetti Lettera 32
Year: 1972
Origin: Made in Spain
Color: Teal
Keyboard Layout: QWERTY (Spanish)
Typeface: Quadrato (No. 888)
Pitch: 11 Characters Per Inch
Shift Mechanism: Basket / Segment Shift
Color Selector: Black / Stencil / Red
Line Spacer: 3 Levels
Tabulator: Yes
Touch Regulator: Yes
✨Price reduction due to minor cosmetic imperfections (see photos) that do not affect functionality.
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-Olivetti Lettera 32 typewriter
-New bicolor ribbon installed (used only for testing)
-Detailed “How to Use” and Care Notes — covering ribbon replacement, cleaning tips, and basic maintenance to keep your machine in top condition
(carrying case and extra ribbons can be purchased separately)
This Olivetti Lettera 32 was made in Spain in the 1970s — a classic mid-century portable typewriter loved by writers, journalists, and thinkers around the world. Its teal body and timeless Italian design by Marcello Nizzoli embody both function and beauty: compact, precise, and built to last.
It features a QWERTY keyboard layout (Spanish), complete with keys for "ñ", and "ç", and four accent marks — acute (´), grave (`), diaeresis (¨), and circumflex (^). These allow you to type accented characters such as á, è, ü, â. Please see the keyboard photo for other special characters.
This Lettera 32 features a very cute san serif typeface (font) called "Quadrato"— a geometric “techno” style font created by Arturo Rolfo in 1963. Introduced during a new wave of modernist design in the 1960s, Quadrato became one of Olivetti’s most iconic typefaces. Its clean, sans-serif lines embody the sleek, forward-looking spirit of mid-century industrial design — perfectly complementing the precision and modernity of the machine itself.
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, line spacing, and ribbon functions operate properly. Basic cleaning and adjustments have been performed to ensure a smooth and responsive typing experience. A carrying bag, showing wear consistent with age, is available as an add-on for this typewriter. A new ribbon has been installed, and fresh 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.
