1979 Olivetti Gigant #P4521900
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Brancaleone daNorcia (Brancaleone)
Created: 09-02-2026 at 03:54PM
Last Edit: 09-02-2026 at 04:38PM
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Description:
Olivetti Gigant (2nd gen.)
Serial No. P 4.521.900
Manufactured in 1979
by Ing. C. Olivetti & C., S.p.A. ("Ingegner Camillo Olivetti & & Compagni, Società per Azioni"), Ivrea (TO), Italy
Typeface: "Gigant"
Spacing: 5,08mm
Height: ca. 6,5mm
Modification of Olivetti Linea 98
for Vorspann-Werbung Dr. Gustav Scherer GmbH & Co., Heilbronn, Western Germany
Typeface Specimen:
Photos:
Hunter: Brancaleone daNorcia (Brancaleone)
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Fellow typospherians, may I introduce myself? I'm Brancaleone da Norcia, Typewriter Hunter and TWDB Patron from Germany. My main focus is collecting portable machines from the 1950s to the 1970s. I particularly appreciate good industrial design and durable construction. Many Olivetti and Erika models inspire my enthusiasm. Some might find it odd that my machines are usually uncleaned in the pictures. I only have very little time for my hobby, and it's very sporadic. Personally, I enjoy taking photos and working on the database much more than handling rags and brushes. But I admire it and think it's wonderful when someone brings a sleeping gem back to life. At last, I have a particular fondness for pangrams and palindromes, and I am always happy to discover new ones. Looking forward to get in touch with you, kind regards, Brancaleone.
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