1933 Royal 10 #KSX-1570339
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 11-13-2026 at 06:25AM
Last Edit: 11-13-2026 at 05:27PM
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Description:
Innovation versus stagnation and Royal's path to dominance starts with project X.33.
Royal 10s get overlooked. Hey, they are common because they are that good. Then, every 10 is a 10 is a 10. Nope. Within the lineage of the 10, one can chart how an innovator leads. The last of the 10s is the perfect example: the machine that sets Royal up to push Underwood aside and eventually kick them to the curb.
This fantastic example led a, mostly, charmed life. Maybe the teaching legend left it little used? Or once the ribbon drive spring ratchet quit, it was parked? Except for the big old dent in the paper table, it is as sweet as they are likely to be found.
A platen from a KMM and feet from a KMG have it typing smart and standing proud once again.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to any one area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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