Vintage 1965 Olivetti Underwood Studio 44
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1965 Vintage Olivetti Underwood Studio 44 with Case GO BID NOW!!!At first glance, you notice the size. For a portable typewriter, it's rather large. But once you get it on the desk, the sleek lines make it appear more accessible. Olivetti's are known for their great curves and design. The Studio 44 is no exception. Even the name "studio" suggests an artist at work. This is not your standard office typewriter, but it has the solid mechanicals required for doing work, lots of work.And that's where Olivetti has positioned this typewriter. According to their brochure : "When the performance of a standard typewriter is required in the space of a portable. The Studio 44 bridges the gap when a standard machine would be uneconomical and a personal portable unsuitable." Make no doubt, they've designed this machine for someone who takes their words seriously. If you're after an occasional typewriter for the letter or memo, this is not your typewriter. But like Olivetti states, it's not so large, that you can't move it around.Nothing about this typewriter feels flimsy. When you strike a key, there's a measured pace to the typebar. According to Olivetti, "the typebar movement is based on the principle of progressive acceleration." Somehow it almost doesn't feel mechanical, but more like an extension of your fingers. Other typewriters feel like
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