1970 Royal 470 #11-9597231
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Chris Bacon (MagisterBaconBits)
Created: 02-08-2026 at 11:58AM
Last Edit: 02-08-2026 at 12:00PM
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Description:
Types with all of the ease and feel of a Royal standard machine but the big empty case gives it a somewhat rattling, hollow sound while in use. As you can see it is the classic Royal standard machine with a steel skeleton shoved in a huge shell. Lovely 70s styling and colors! Missing the ribbon color selector knob on the right side but I will eventually get a parts machine to replace it.
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Hunter: Chris Bacon (MagisterBaconBits)
Chris Bacon's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 25
I love vintage technology in general; audio stuff, computers, film cameras, but typewriters are fun by virtue of how mechanical they are. I have lately been using mine to write letters to internet penpals as well as politicians.
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