RARE Olivetti Lettera 32 Typewriter with Bodoni Font, Azerty Layout, 1971, Fully Functional

-Olivetti Lettera 32 typewriter
-New bicolor ribbon installed (used only for testing)
-Original metal spools
-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.

This machine has an AZERTY (French) layout, including keys for "è", "é", "ç", "à", "ù" and two accent marks — diaeresis (¨) and circumflex (^). You can type accented characters such as ü and â. Please check the keyboard photos for additional special symbols.

This Lettera 32 features the Bodoni (No. 84) typeface (also called Imperial), a refined type style introduced by Olivetti in the mid-20th century. Its distinctive contrast between thick primary strokes and delicate hairlines reflects the influence of Giambattista Bodoni, the renowned Italian typographer whose work defined the modern “Didone” style of type design. On the page, this design produces darker, more defined imprints, giving typed text a polished, editorial character reminiscent of classic printed books, magazines, and traditional European printing.

This machine is in good cosmetic condition, showing some scratch marks and white-out stain spots 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 on the original metal spools, 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.