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1971 Royal Custom III Serial # CB8298195 1971 Royal Custom III typewriter, Serial # CB8298195 LaDonna Qualtieri's 1971 Royal Custom III typewriter. 2023-03-08 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of LaDonna Qualtieri: 1971 Royal Custom III Serial # CB8298195 The booklet is dated 10/1968 and features this model and the Sabre. The Custom III offers Select-A-Type, but only in pica or elite so probably not very helpful on this cursive model, except for symbols, even though it’s an option. It has a 3 position paper bail and a few other features not found on the Sabre. The faux upholstered “tuck and roll” look of the face plate is really cool. The color is a deep red, carmine, but not quite burgundy. Comparing the Script size to my known 12 CPI Remington, this is definitely larger, maybe 10CPI. Easier to read than the smaller script. It has not been fully restored, just brought back to life with minimal cleaning, new feet, and a fresh ribbon.

1971 Royal Custom III #CB8298195

Status: My Collection
Hunter: LaDonna Qualtieri (Sk8rcruz)
Created: 03-08-2023 at 04:44PM
Last Edit: 03-08-2023 at 04:44PM


Description:

The booklet is dated 10/1968 and features this model and the Sabre. The Custom III offers Select-A-Type, but only in pica or elite so probably not very helpful on this cursive model, except for symbols, even though it’s an option. It has a 3 position paper bail and a few other features not found on the Sabre. The faux upholstered “tuck and roll” look of the face plate is really cool. The color is a deep red, carmine, but not quite burgundy. Comparing the Script size to my known 12 CPI Remington, this is definitely larger, maybe 10CPI. Easier to read than the smaller script. It has not been fully restored, just brought back to life with minimal cleaning, new feet, and a fresh ribbon.

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Hunter: LaDonna Qualtieri (Sk8rcruz)

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