Royal Classic Manual Typewriter - Black

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Good sometimes a little sticky where two letters get stuck, capitals are cutting off but could be user error still getting used to it.

3.5 STARS I read the reviews and was hesitant to purchase, but I needed a typewriter, since I do not own a computer or anything of the like to write on, and was getting cramps, while writing everything by hand. Overall, this is a nice typewriter. Do not expect it to be top-of-the-line, because it is a replica. For an experienced typist, as well as collector, I enjoy this typewriter for weekly use. The only thing that bothers me is that, yes the letters do jump at times when you type. This can be fixed by having a repair done at your local shop. Overall, a nice machine for a replica UPDATE Got a replacement and so far, so good on the letter skipping! I’ll still be taking it my typewriter guy to have some of the plastic parts replaced. Overall, quite happy!

The first one that was sent to me must have been tossed around on the truck or somewhere along the route to my home. I sent it back in exchange for another one. The 2nd one arrived quicker than I thought it would. I was happy about that. This one, #2, I took it out of the box, like I did the first one, and, low and behold, it was very very good. I own an old 1938 Royal model O, the thing is like a tank, solid and can be pounded on for hours when writing. This new one, is solid, and I can hammer on it without much concern. The words on the page are clear and dark, both red and black. I got it because my two granddaughters typed on the antique one, they respected it, but I thought next time they are over they can type on the new one, and God forbid if they break it at least it's not an antique. I like it. The Classic gives me the same satisfaction of manual typing I got before I switched to computers. It's worth it. Be critical when yours arrives, put it through its paces immediately and type away for hours. If you get a lemon, send it back, it was no hassle. And in a couple of weeks after hammering away at this one if it breaks down, I'll exchange it until I get one that is built the way manual typewriters are supposed to be built, for use, a lot of use. It's worth Enjoy.