1958 Royal Futura 800 #2A4017618
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 03-22-2024 at 03:22PM
Last Edit: 03-22-2024 at 04:11PM
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Description:
A nice example of a first year model. The crusty keys, but otherwise very clean. A step up from the Heritage in small ways adds up to a much nicer typer.
Herald Pica is different.
It is always interesting to see what the machines cost new. A Futura, roughly, was $110 in 1958 ($1200 today). For an additional $10 ($107) you could be into a SM-3. Hmm.
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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 anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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