![]() Here’s what Cormac McCarthy had to say of his Lettera 32: You could go with the Lettera 22 if it’s in great shape. It has never been serviced or cleaned other than blowing out the dust with a service station hose. I have typed on this typewriter every book I have written including three not published. Including all drafts and correspondence, I would put this at about 5 million words over a period of 50 years. I will say this – unless it is local, be SUPER careful about purchasing Hermes. I have bought three online and had to return two (cracked this and that) and the third needed repairs but was salvageable. That being said, these two are COMPLETELY different typewriters in almost all respects and other than the fragility, I love them both. ![]() If I were to buy one Olivetti, though, I would probably go for the Studio 44, which is a delight, and sturdier, if you are looking for a lot of saddle time (is it called that?) with a typewriter. I also have the Studio 42, which I like very much. The first distinction I would draw (and this is my personal taste, others might disagree) is the feel of the key stroke. The Hermes feels molded and custom fitted to the finger and deep, whereas the Olivetti has a less pronounced scallop but also, quite nice. Unless, as I mentioned, one arrives broken! Some people don’t like the very thin space bar on the Olivetti – you might consider that.Ĭan’t go wrong with either. MMmmm…I like the Olivetti Studio 44’s.they “print” well.nice and even….the key action is ok.(the carriage rolls on a large steel bar.)I own lots of Olympias.but the SM3 is overrated.and the shift is heavy.
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