Kolibri typewriter | Light blue & cream | Vintage travel typewriter from the GDR

Description

The Kolibri typewriter was manufactured in the GDR by **VEB Optima Büromaschinenwerk Erfurt** and was one of the most elegant travel typewriters of its time. Thanks to its flat profile and low weight, it was very popular with frequent travelers, journalists and students. This model impresses with its original color scheme in **light blue and cream**, which perfectly captures the design spirit of the 1960s. The classic QWERTY keyboard and robust metal casing make it both functional and decorative. A real highlight for retro fans, collectors of mechanical writing instruments or anyone who wants to rediscover analog writing.

– Model: Kolibri
– Manufacturer: VEB Optima, Erfurt (GDR)
– Year of manufacture: ca. 1950s-1960s
– Color: Light blue / cream
– Keyboard layout: QWERTZ (German)
– Functions: Ribbon switch, margin release, carrying handle
– Material: Metal housing, plastic keys
– Dimensions: approx. 29 x 7 x 28 cm
– Special features: Flat design, vintage classic from the GDR
– Condition: Functional, with slight signs of wear commensurate with age