Olivetti Pluma 22 - Chrome Limited Edition Typewriter QWERTY

Olivetti Pluma 22 - Limited Polished Silver Edition Typewriter QWERTY Restored

Olivetti Lettera 22 aka Pluma 22, Chrome Limited Edition (QWERTY Spanish Layout)

A legendary design with a dazzling new finish: this Olivetti Pluma 22 has been meticulously restored and polished to a mirror-like shine. Built by Hispano-Olivetti in Spain during the late 1950s and 1960s, the Pluma 22 (the Spanish-market version of the Lettera 22) is renowned for its sleek form, feather-light touch, and enduring reliability.

This example features a rare chrome-plated aluminium body paired with a burgundy panel and original dark grey keytops (including the Spanish Ñ). Every mechanical part has been cleaned, adjusted, and lubricated for an effortless typing experience. A new black/red ribbon is installed, so it’s ready to write the moment it arrives.

Who Used Olivetti Portables

Olivetti’s compact typewriters- including the Lettera 22 and its Pluma sibling- became icons of 20th-century writing. They accompanied journalists, novelists, and screenwriters across the globe, valued for their portability and smooth action. Writers such as Pier Paolo Pasolini, Leonard Cohen, Indro Montanelli, and Sylvia Plath all relied on Olivetti portables.

Condition

• Fully serviced and tested for everyday use
• Smooth, light keystroke with clear alignment
• Fresh black/red ribbon installed
• Body polished to a high mirror finish
• Minor marks only, consistent with careful vintage restoration

What’s Included

• Installed ribbon (ready to type)
• Cleaning brush & protective pad
• Complimentary gift wrapping

Specifications

• Brand: Olivetti
• Model: Pluma 22 (Lettera 22 variant)
• Keyboard: QWERTY Spanish (with Ñ)
• Font: Classic Pica
• Era: Late 1950s–1960s
• Type: Ultra-portable manual typewriter
• Colour/Finish: Chrome-plated over an aluminium body
• Weight: approx. 4 kg (without the case)
• Dimensions: approx. 29 × 32 × 8 cm
• Serial number: 351154