1958 Royal RE #REP-13-6402660
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 07-29-2024 at 04:16PM
Last Edit: 12-06-2024 at 03:11PM
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Description:
A TWDB repeat performer, now repaired, serviced and detailed. Other than the typical crumbling to dust poor choice for insulation, it was super clean. The line lock and the vertical spacer needed attention to get her working, but now she types great again. These electrics are a challenge, but a whole lot of fun when you can figure them out.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
James Grooms's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 10263
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.
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