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1968 Royal Custom Serial # CM7268686 1968 Royal Custom typewriter, Serial # CM7268686 Michael Hurley's 1968 Royal Custom typewriter. 2023-06-18 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Michael Hurley: 1968 Royal Custom Serial # CM7268686 Garage sale find. It types quite well and all functions work normally, though the on-feet needs a slight adjustment and the Magic Margin springs seem to be quite weak. The machine is quite solid and comfortable to use. I think this era of machines is probably the last of the truly "Royal" Royals. Other than cosmetic damage, the only real issue is that it's missing it's case.

1968 Royal Custom #CM7268686

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Michael Hurley (mephits)
Created: 06-16-2023 at 11:02PM
Last Edit: 06-18-2023 at 06:23PM

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Garage sale find. It types quite well and all functions work normally, though the on-feet needs a slight adjustment and the Magic Margin springs seem to be quite weak. The machine is quite solid and comfortable to use. I think this era of machines is probably the last of the truly "Royal" Royals. Other than cosmetic damage, the only real issue is that it's missing it's case.

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Close-up of the markings on some of the slugs. I'm guessing the "P" means Pica, but I'm not sure about the two opposed triangles. I'd be interested to hear anyone's thoughts on those.
Close-up of the markings on some of the slugs. I'm guessing the "P" means Pica, but I'm not sure about the two opposed triangles. I'd be interested to hear anyone's thoughts on those.

One of Royal's "extra" features; the line meter. It's used to track how close you are to the bottom of the sheet so you can maintain even bottom margins more easily.
One of Royal's "extra" features; the line meter. It's used to track how close you are to the bottom of the sheet so you can maintain even bottom margins more easily.

Hunter: Michael Hurley (mephits)

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I'm a newbie and amateur typewriter "collector" in Memphis, TN. I have a small collection I hope to expand in time.


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