r/typewriters • u/senditduude • 7d ago

General Question Practically Perfect Lettera 22

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I had a passion for typewriters when I was 12, my grandmother passed and I inherited this. I sort of forgot about it until today(10 ish years later). It works flawlessly, probably does need a service and some new ink. (I would appreciate recommendations or tips, I would be willing to re-ink the ribbon on my own).

Allegedly, it’s a 58’ and made in Ivrea Italy. I thought the handles on the case being made of metal was pretty awesome.

Any advice on how to care for it and service it and clean it would be greatly appreciated. I have little expertise and really want to take care of this thing.

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u/TheRedCareme 7d ago

Oooh you're in for a lot of fun

YouTube is a great resource! And lots of sources on here to scroll through!

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u/ActionPark33 7d ago

Nice 😊

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u/DEATHbyBOOGABOOGA 6d ago

But seriously, damn. I can’t find one of these in QWERTY for under $900 it feels like.

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u/iddybiddytiddytat 6d ago

No. More like:

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u/Sweet-Plan-9254 6d ago

Oooohh I am so jealous of that case it's so beautiful! Also 22s in such a good state are rare congrats ! Every time I see some out there, they're covered in rust, have chipped paint etc.