1960 Royal FP #FPS-16-88-7021015
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Scott Kernaghan (ScottK)
Created: 04-27-2013 at 05:19PM
Last Edit: 06-11-2016 at 03:10PM
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Description:
This machine is no longer in my collection, and is now the property of Rino from the "Long Slow (typecast) blog".
This machine was a wreak when it arrived into my care. The carriage didn't slide, the platen was filthy and didn't turn (it had glue drizzled onto it!) and the keys barely moved. The pain was a wreak. It cost me $13.
Now, the carriage slides with serious determination, the platen is smooth, and the machine types like nothing else I know. The paintwork was a custom idea that I did for myself, and I rather like the colour.
Of course, I added a purple ribbon to continue with the theme!
Please note the (albeit broken) palm tabulator key. These aren't often found on FP models.
Typeface Specimen:
Hunter: Scott Kernaghan (ScottK)
Scott Kernaghan's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 230
A resident of Melbourne, Australia. I have too many typewriters, and not enough space. But what can I say? I just love the things!
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Royal FP on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Royal Serial Number page and the Royal FP By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
