My collection of Royal Typewriters thus far. (There’s a missing Futura 800 which is on the bench in pieces for repair and restoration.)
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Front (L to R): Quiet De Luxes from 1948, 1949, 1952, and 1955
Rear (L to R): 1950 KMG, 1955 HH, 196X 440
I see you have a type.
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Ok! Just let me know when and where…. have typewriters, will travel.
I have 5 Royals.. can I come?
Get yourself a 1950s Royal FP in your favorite color, it’ll brighten up your collection! 🙂
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You have both the 48 and 49… I only have the 48. Is the 49 worth it? I’m not going beyond 1950 or 51.
That ‘48 Quiet De Luxe on the bottom left is a beaut. One of my bucket list typewriters. I have seven typewriters in my collection, but none of them are American. The Quiet De Luxe and an early 30s Corona Standard in burgundy are the only two machines still on my MUST HAVE list.
I almost bid on that one with the hello kitty stickers, shopgoodwill was it?
I love Royal typewriters. They’re like a solid dependable truck.
Yeah, the Porsche and Ferrari get more attention, but something like the HH is about as perfect as a typewriter gets.
The Dreyfuss era portable is also perfect.
Fun Fact: The Royal 440 has enough extra room inside to hide a pint of Vodka and a handgun i side with no interferance to the machine.
Favorite typers among them?
Have you seen the film about the Oakland, CA typewriter repair shop? It’s excellent. Tom Hanks was involved with this. He collects typewriters too.