I can't even!!! This is so aesthetic!!! Love the teacup and saucer, the hair and makeup, the 50s theme, and what threw me over the edge with the loveliness of this vid is The Nutcracker music in the background! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Royal typewriters have always been a top favorite of mine. I have had everything from a 1949 Royal Arrow portable to a 1957 Royal Electric RE upright. I still have both-with a fleet of other Royal machines. I have been a collector of old Typewriters for 40 years and have seen many many interesting examples.
Thank you for these videos, I know you put a lot of time into the making/ editing of these fine mini films. Great history and stories here. Looks like your ready for High Tea😁. Ohhh gives me an idea...Wife through High tea or themed teas...A typewriter tea party😲..Do I share this idea with her????Sounds like a lot of work for me😑 but...great fun for all😁.Thanks again for such fine videos. Very appreciated!
I don't collect typewriters, instead I'm more into vintage television sets. However, people kept hearing I was into antiques and people just kept giving them to me. Now I have like, 7. My favorite one is a 1953 royal typewriter (almost identical to the one at 3:36) that my dad found in a backroom at his workplace during a clean out back in the 1990s. When I was about 6, my sister (also 6) tried to pick it up. The thing weighed about 50 pounds and she dropped it right on the lid and broke the close latch, bent the key cover door and broke the "A" key (it just remained depressed at all times). I would love to use this thing but my first name alone has 2 "A's" in it so unless I want to use the @ key instead it's pretty unusable. It's been 15 years since then and I still don't know how to fix it, although I all honesty I've never really tried.
Glad I found your channel. I have three Royal typewriters, a Quite Deluxe, a green Futura 800 and a Royal KMG, I believe. All need a good cleaning, so I'll be checking those videos next.
The Royaluxe (along with the Century) is not internally a Royal A-frame like your other Royal portables at all. It's the last iteration of a German design that started with the Diana and Administrator. It's a pretty cool design, more complex and very different mechanically from the American-made Royal Portables. It is somewhat uncommon.
What makes it so different? On the outside it looks very similar to the futura to me- at least on the sides. How does it differ? I didn’t find as much about that specific machine out there as I did on the others.
I'm so excited. I found a nice Royal Quiet DeLuxe at an antique shop today. I've got it all cleaned up and have ordered some ribbon. Can't wait to see the font on paper!!!!!
Hi Sarah, I bought a 1947 Royal quiet deluxe recently. I don't see any videos of you covering the 1940s Royals. I know you said they are harder to work on. Let me know if there is a video you have done on 1940s typewriters. Thank you!
So I just bought a royal aristocrat like the one you have in the center, with the red royal label. I didn't know and just bought it for $50 but it doesn't have the entire back piece yours has where the paper rests. Everything else works on the typewriter just not sure if it was still worth the money. I'm new to this whole typewriter thing.
50$ for a fully functional typewriter in good condition is a good price! Pieces can be replaced- you might want to try joining the antique typewriter collectors group on facebook! It's a great place to help connect with other collectors and find missing parts!
You're in Western, PA?! I might need to reach out because I'm pretty sure I need to get some work on this 1951 QDL and I was hoping to find somewhere fairly close to do that work. 😄
@@JustMyTypewriter Oh okay! Awesome, Ohio isn't so far from me. I'll either restore this or just buy a Smith-Corona after seeing your comparison video. This was my first purchase and I was pretty hasty haha.
The tea cup on the edge of the typewriter was nerve racking. I was waiting for it spill into the keyboard of the typewriter. But thanks for this. Very informative. I'm considering a Royal typewriter, but I do not know if they are worth it. I do not collect. I want a typewriter to work with. I also looked at those new Royals. I was not impressed.
I would personally encourage a desk model machine fi you intend to use it daily. If you want a more portable machine, I personally love Smith Coronas in the 5 series (1950s-60s). Collectors also really like German designed machines- Adler, Olympia, Hermes. All of those machines seem to hold up well
There is a seller near me with Royal Aristocrat but all the keys letters are rubbed off and he wants $90. 😖 I wish people sold their typewriters here locally for $25.
There is a peddler's mall here where I tried to haggle down a ROUGH LC Smith no.8 from $100 to $50. Bent return lever, missing tabulator linkages, square rollers and cracked platen. Figured it was a good winter project. He said "I just put it out, I won't accept lowball offers right now." Yeah, he's treating a peddler's mall like an auction or something. FB marketplace seems to be the place for low prices, though. Found multiple local typewriters for less, in better condition too.
Thanks, I now know more about typewriter Royal-ty. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) I have a gold-plated 1953 Quiet Deluxe currently being refurbished by Gramercy Typewriter here in NYC (fingers crossed). It was allegedly once owned by a relative of Hart Crane, former poet laureate of Ohio! (Don’t worry, I never heard of him either.) Oh, and fyi, pica is “PIE-ca”, not “PEE-ca”. Not that it matters, but now you know.
I found a Royal HH Elite today at a garage sale and I am in the process of cleaning it out. It's in pretty rough shape but I think it's doable. Your videos have given me the will to continue, and it's great hearing you say that The HH Elite is a smooth and consistent machine! It makes me think the repairs are worth the effort. Thanks for the inspiration. By the way, I would name your 1963 typewriter Gemini. LOL
@@JustMyTypewriter Thanks Brown keys would look good on my Empress project, but seems Royal was good with green, white and the occasional gray. And looks like all the Empresses had white. Dark gray would match the platen knob and back carriage track cover. I have some gray keys on an HH that would look better with green. Hmmm.
Ummm. Excuse me but leaving your cup of tea or coffee on top of one of your MOST beloved machines DOESN'T seem to be a very smart move? I'm SURE a spill into it wouldn't do it much good, eh?
I can't even!!! This is so aesthetic!!! Love the teacup and saucer, the hair and makeup, the 50s theme, and what threw me over the edge with the loveliness of this vid is The Nutcracker music in the background!
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I believes this selection is Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz of the Flowers” from “The Nutcracker Suite.” I think it’s a great song to show off fine typewriters.
@@johntapp7232 I'm a huge fan of the nutcracker suite, any time of year! It's so pleasant and whimsical, and pairs nicely with vintage items too!
Royal typewriters have always been a top favorite of mine. I have had everything from a 1949 Royal Arrow portable to a 1957 Royal Electric RE upright. I still have both-with a fleet of other Royal machines. I have been a collector of old Typewriters for 40 years and have seen many many interesting examples.
Thank you for these videos, I know you put a lot of time into the making/ editing of these fine mini films. Great history and stories here. Looks like your ready for High Tea😁. Ohhh gives me an idea...Wife through High tea or themed teas...A typewriter tea party😲..Do I share this idea with her????Sounds like a lot of work for me😑 but...great fun for all😁.Thanks again for such fine videos. Very appreciated!
Thanks for watching- and yes have a typewriter tea party!
I don't collect typewriters, instead I'm more into vintage television sets. However, people kept hearing I was into antiques and people just kept giving them to me. Now I have like, 7. My favorite one is a 1953 royal typewriter (almost identical to the one at 3:36) that my dad found in a backroom at his workplace during a clean out back in the 1990s. When I was about 6, my sister (also 6) tried to pick it up. The thing weighed about 50 pounds and she dropped it right on the lid and broke the close latch, bent the key cover door and broke the "A" key (it just remained depressed at all times). I would love to use this thing but my first name alone has 2 "A's" in it so unless I want to use the @ key instead it's pretty unusable. It's been 15 years since then and I still don't know how to fix it, although I all honesty I've never really tried.
FYI: from a very old retired typewriter mechanic-- the type font in 10 pitch is called Pica (pie-ka), not (pee-ka).
I appreciate the feedback! I've been corrected quite a bit on it and have fixed it in upcoming videos!
I have several Royals in my collection and I have to say, they aren't my favorite brand. Except for the Royal HH. Typing on that thing is pure magic.
I've also started to slowly rehome mine- I find I prefer smith coronas these days
I just got my first manual typewriter it’s a Royal QDL. I love it it’s a 1953 era model.
The famous Royal HH. One of the typewriters Charles bukowski used.☺️
Glad I found your channel. I have three Royal typewriters, a Quite Deluxe, a green Futura 800 and a Royal KMG, I believe. All need a good cleaning, so I'll be checking those videos next.
The Royaluxe (along with the Century) is not internally a Royal A-frame like your other Royal portables at all. It's the last iteration of a German design that started with the Diana and Administrator. It's a pretty cool design, more complex and very different mechanically from the American-made Royal Portables. It is somewhat uncommon.
What makes it so different? On the outside it looks very similar to the futura to me- at least on the sides. How does it differ? I didn’t find as much about that specific machine out there as I did on the others.
I'm so excited. I found a nice Royal Quiet DeLuxe at an antique shop today. I've got it all cleaned up and have ordered some ribbon. Can't wait to see the font on paper!!!!!
CONGRATS!!!!
Hooray I just got a QDR for my birthday 🎉
The portable to the camera’s left (not the futura) is actually something i like
I had one of those big brown monsters from the 50s. Started my writing career on it almost 50 years ago!
I just got a 1941 quiet deluxe from Alaska when on a Cruise, that ment I had to take it on the ship and drive from Canada to Utah.
Love the video, very nice group of Royals you have there. I really like the HH and the Futura.
1:40 her royal portables from the 1950: you sure?
Pie-kuh.
Beatrice.
Hi Sarah, I bought a 1947 Royal quiet deluxe recently. I don't see any videos of you covering the 1940s Royals. I know you said they are harder to work on. Let me know if there is a video you have done on 1940s typewriters. Thank you!
Hi there- I have not worked on a 40s model of the QDL!
So I just bought a royal aristocrat like the one you have in the center, with the red royal label. I didn't know and just bought it for $50 but it doesn't have the entire back piece yours has where the paper rests. Everything else works on the typewriter just not sure if it was still worth the money. I'm new to this whole typewriter thing.
50$ for a fully functional typewriter in good condition is a good price! Pieces can be replaced- you might want to try joining the antique typewriter collectors group on facebook! It's a great place to help connect with other collectors and find missing parts!
You're in Western, PA?! I might need to reach out because I'm pretty sure I need to get some work on this 1951 QDL and I was hoping to find somewhere fairly close to do that work. 😄
@@remyvegamedia I’ve actually relocated, but there are some techs in Ohio!
@@JustMyTypewriter Oh okay! Awesome, Ohio isn't so far from me. I'll either restore this or just buy a Smith-Corona after seeing your comparison video. This was my first purchase and I was pretty hasty haha.
today I found a Royal Futura and asked myself "do I need another Royal typewriter?" Apparently the answer is Yes.
The answer is always yes
The tea cup on the edge of the typewriter was nerve racking. I was waiting for it spill into the keyboard of the typewriter. But thanks for this. Very informative. I'm considering a Royal typewriter, but I do not know if they are worth it. I do not collect. I want a typewriter to work with. I also looked at those new Royals. I was not impressed.
I would personally encourage a desk model machine fi you intend to use it daily. If you want a more portable machine, I personally love Smith Coronas in the 5 series (1950s-60s). Collectors also really like German designed machines- Adler, Olympia, Hermes. All of those machines seem to hold up well
There is a seller near me with Royal Aristocrat but all the keys letters are rubbed off and he wants $90. 😖 I wish people sold their typewriters here locally for $25.
There is a peddler's mall here where I tried to haggle down a ROUGH LC Smith no.8 from $100 to $50. Bent return lever, missing tabulator linkages, square rollers and cracked platen. Figured it was a good winter project.
He said "I just put it out, I won't accept lowball offers right now."
Yeah, he's treating a peddler's mall like an auction or something. FB marketplace seems to be the place for low prices, though. Found multiple local typewriters for less, in better condition too.
Thanks, I now know more about typewriter Royal-ty. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) I have a gold-plated 1953 Quiet Deluxe currently being refurbished by Gramercy Typewriter here in NYC (fingers crossed). It was allegedly once owned by a relative of Hart Crane, former poet laureate of Ohio! (Don’t worry, I never heard of him either.) Oh, and fyi, pica is “PIE-ca”, not “PEE-ca”. Not that it matters, but now you know.
I found a Royal HH Elite today at a garage sale and I am in the process of cleaning it out. It's in pretty rough shape but I think it's doable. Your videos have given me the will to continue, and it's great hearing you say that The HH Elite is a smooth and consistent machine! It makes me think the repairs are worth the effort. Thanks for the inspiration. By the way, I would name your 1963 typewriter Gemini. LOL
Very informative. Thank you for putting this together and sharing your collection!
Did Royal do a tombstone plastic key in brown?
On royal QDL (older ones) the keys are a brownish shade. Not as tombstone styled as the futura though
@@JustMyTypewriter Thanks Brown keys would look good on my Empress project, but seems Royal was good with green, white and the occasional gray. And looks like all the Empresses had white. Dark gray would match the platen knob and back carriage track cover. I have some gray keys on an HH that would look better with green. Hmmm.
Great Royal Review!! Thanks for the shout out!!
And I love the Royal Albert Teacup!!!
I've got the royaluxe 425 totally love it :)
Ummm. Excuse me but leaving your cup of tea or coffee on top of one of your MOST beloved machines DOESN'T seem to be a very smart move? I'm SURE a spill into it wouldn't do it much good, eh?
I was very careful- don't worry!
...and we will never be Royal
now stuck in my head...thanks
@@JustMyTypewriter Ya welcome. I said Hey; wat's goin' on!
I only like the 40's and older. I don't like the plastic keys.
My KMM and KMG are my favorite
Great machines!! I have a working 1939 model.
I rather like my Royal FP, though. I'm hoping to get a KMM soon.
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Please don't rest your teacup on it, in case it falls off.
I was careful!