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Revainrating 3 out of 5  
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Details

ColorRed
Ink ColorBlack
BrandRoyal
MaterialMetal
Item Dimensions LxWxH18.2 x 16.9 x 7.7 inches

Description of Red Royal Classic Manual Typewriter (Model 79120Q) - Enhanced SEO-friendly Product Name

Royal Classic portable manual typewriter includes manual. Sturdy retro metal housing for durability. Pre-installed black/red ribbon, and paper support bar. Full size keyboard, 44 keys, 88 symbols and Pica 87 font. Spacebar repeat key, variable line spacing and ribbon selector.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Unsuitable for other office equipment

The keystrokes were too strong and impossible for my elderly mother. The roller did not advance the paper. The writing was very bland (as if the ribbon was too old?) Each letter was different in dark writing (I know that manual typewriters are not as smooth as electric ones and that portable typewriters are not as smooth as manually operated desktop typewriters --- I've used both years---but it ranged from almost nonexistent faint to almost black enough---this product was a huge disappointment…

Pros
  • Royal Classic portable manual typewriter incl. manual
Cons
  • Almost never

Revainrating 1 out of 5

So here is the problem

I'll be happy to change this review if I can get one of the sellers to get in touch and help resolve the issue. I received the car two days ago. It was sealed in the box, everything looked great. When I opened it, the ribbon was printed. Not too little either. All tape was used and bone dry. I exchanged it for a new one that was in the box. I followed the instructions exactly and installed the tape as per the manual. Not difficult. The rating there is 1 star. After entering about 4-7 letters…

Pros
  • Preinstalled black/red ribbon and paper support bar
Cons
  • Annoyed

Who likes this? Aha. I'm old enough to remember the excitement of using the IBM Selectric.ie, a major upgrade from manual typewriters like this one. As good as they could type, electric versions always lacked the appeal and beauty of hand-held typewriters. The Royal has been around for years and this updated version of the classic has the same great looks and metal body. It's strong yet streamlined and looks fantastic. Who would be interested in buying this? Classic cars that used it years ago,

Pros
  • Full size keyboard, 44 keys, 88 characters and Pica 87 font
Cons
  • So-so

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Blast from the past!

This is a review of a vintage Royal red typewriter. I haven't used a typewriter in a long time, but in my long history I've used it a lot and learned how to type on it. what would today be considered an old-fashioned typewriter. So I'm glad I have the opportunity to step back in time, take my mind off computers and the internet distractions that come with them, and see what this device has to offer. The typewriter arrived in good condition with no damage. It was very well packaged in molded…

Pros
  • Rugged, retro-style metal body for durability
Cons
  • Not sure