1958 Royal RE #REP-13-6402660
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 07-29-2024 at 04:16PM
Last Edit: 09-05-2024 at 02:14PM
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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)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 5727
As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandfather was on a small town school board and used one for this. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! The long dormant tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved in circa 2010, Yes a believe it or not story is next, when a Hermes 3000 comes home with the girlfriend from work for free. Yes, free! From there the addiction is full steam. And yes, I now have a No. 5. Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose.
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