1958 Royal Futura 800 #2A4017618
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 03-22-2024 at 03:22PM
Last Edit: 03-22-2024 at 04:11PM
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Description:
A nice example of a first year model. The crusty keys, but otherwise very clean. A step up from the Heritage in small ways adds up to a much nicer typer.
Herald Pica is different.
It is always interesting to see what the machines cost new. A Futura, roughly, was $110 in 1958 ($1200 today). For an additional $10 ($107) you could be into a SM-3. Hmm.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Royal Futura 800 on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Royal Serial Number page and the Royal Futura 800 By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
