Royal 10 Desktop Guide

Royal Video Tutorial

Welcome to you ‘new’ typewriter, a circa-100-year-old Royal.

The Royal 10 is an iconic desktop typewriter from the early twentieth century. The features are comparable to other desktops of the era, rivaling the Underwood and Smith Corona desktops.

The Royal is known for attention to detail and iconic glass beveled panels on some models. In addition to the gold logos.

Please see the video tutorial. These are very resilient, and very heavy. They are usually damaged during shipping, so refrain wherever possible.

These take a universal ribbon size, which is fortunate. I've included vintage ribbon spools.'

Take it slowly at first, and do not force anything. The margins on these things can take some getting used to.

Here is the manual.

Here you can get a ribbon.

Here is the handmade paper that your note came on.

PS. I offer a trade in policy, in case you want to upgrade or change machines in the future.