1925 Royal 10 #Unknow
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Francois Gosselin (francois0002)
Created: 04-24-2025 at 01:43AM
Last Edit: 04-25-2025 at 12:28AM
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Description:
I purchased this typewriter in the north of France in 2024.
I found the year of manufacture with the serial number but I didn't take note of it.
I gave it a deep cleaning and restored it to make the mechanisms work again. A brand new ribbon was installed.
it has a few operating issues that I haven't been able to fix:
The character doesn't go all the way to the end of the page. It stops at about 80%.
The "s" key works, but it doesn't automatically jump to the next character. You have to press the space bar after pressing the "s" key.
Black color, AZERTY keyboard.
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Hunter: Francois Gosselin (francois0002)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 475
My name is François, I’m French, and I work in IT and web marketing. Born in the 90s, I didn’t grow up using typewriters, but I’ve always had a passion for flea markets and vintage treasures. One day, I found myself face-to-face with an old Underwood No. 5 in rather poor condition. Something about it sparked my curiosity. I decided to take it under my wing, carefully restoring and reviving it. Seeing it come back to life was a turning point.
Since then, I’ve developed a real passion for collecting and restoring typewriters of all kinds. What I enjoy most is bringing their intricate mechanisms back to full working order, piece by piece. I take great pride in ensuring each machine I restore is not only beautiful but fully operational.
Over the past eight years, more than sixty typewriters have passed through my hands and my small workshop. As much as I would love to create a personal museum, space is limited—and my partner has a keen eye on our home’s interior design! So I choose to pass on most of the machines I restore, bringing joy to fellow enthusiasts and collectors. Of course, I keep a few special models that hold a place close to my heart.
Today, I wish to contribute to the TWDB, a resource that has given me invaluable information over the years. It’s my turn to give back and share what I can with this wonderful community.
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