1958 Royal Futura 800 #2A 4017618
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 03-22-2024 at 03:22PM
Last Edit: 02-08-2026 at 08:37AM
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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.
The local and national ad campaign for these was massive from 58-60. 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.
Typeface Specimen:
Links:
- Crusty keys.
- but there's reddit so why read a manual?
- The Magic!
- Life 1961
- life 1959
- Futura with Royalite color
- Gallery
Photos:
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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