TypewriterMinutes - Typewriter Review: 1931 Royal 10

[@danmiller6890]

An 87 year old typewriter repair main told me that the color selector had a safety put on it to help prevent the office secretary (who quite often typed 80-100 wpm) from accidentally sliding it to “stencil” as she was screaming through a dictated letter. This way they could reach up without looking and simply remember left or right without worrying if they had slid it over too far to the right. Made sense to me. Royal seemed to always put time into their design to do things like this. Great machine and awesome video!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

That makes sense. There probably were not very many models with the avalanche feature.

[@Gbaum515]

I just inherited one of these and had no idea where to start. Thanks for the orientation with flare lol!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Sorry for the delayed reply. Good luck with your new machine!

[@nnthayer]

The wide-open front and total visibility of writing (once you put the card fingers down, there’s literally nothing in between you and the printing), plus the elegant styling, are why I love the Royal 10 above all other vintage standards for actual use. Just a wonderful machine that is as practical as it is gorgeous.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

I agree 100%. Thanks for watching!

[@JamesSmith-od7po]

You guys are great, love your reviews. The graphics on the spool was excellent

[@pklosterman73]

Great video. I have the same typewriter and it’s flawless. I’ve decided I’m going to clean it so was looking for cleaning tips. Your video is a great explore of the machine and I appreciate you going thru and showing it’s benefits and features. The special effects you’ve added are a great. Thank you again for posting this. Much appreciated. Take care.

[@Eightch]

I showed my Mom this video after we were trying to figure out how to replace the ribbon... YOU GOT HER!!! She freaked. Almost dropped the phone and had to sit down. Couldn’t watch the rest of it but I did.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Tell your mom we’re sorry! Just an attempt at typewriter humor. :)

[@GregMadeaVideo]

This was a lot of fun. Thanks!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

We had fun making it. Thanks for watching.

[@bublybably]

That's a hell of a weapon lol these are heavy af!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Yes it weighs a ton!

[@davidsterling564]

Royal Pictures Presents.... ET Extraterrestrial Typewriter! Rated PG-13 Contains mild violence and exposed bell.

[@doylerabjohn3435]

I realize the older video but......that's a nice looking typewriter. I inherited the same model from my stepdad. Mine definitely needs a full restoration.

[@1805movie]

You should do one for the typewriter from _The Shining_ .

[@TypewriterMinutes]

I have an Adler (we’ve done a review of it) but not the same model that’s in the movie. Maybe some day I’ll find that machine and we’ll be able to do a review of how all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

[@michellekim7276]

Thank you for sharing! This was really helpful for making 3D modeling as references!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

What did you 3D print?

[@michellekim7276]

@@TypewriterMinutes No 3D print, just made this for virtual world!

[@ndy8455]

My grandmother actually gave me one of these typewriters recently (because either I was getting it or it was going to the dump, haha). Neat to learn a little more about it, though mine’s certainly nowhere close to being as in shape as this one. I’m more impressed by the fact that anything on mine still works after living on the floor of a shed for 60+ years.

[@belle_bookworm2533]

That machine sure is a looker! It has almost rapid-fire action. You're right! Watching the typebars dance is mesmerizing! Perhaps you could name this Royal Mata Hari?

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Mata Hari! I like it.

[@Saboda53]

I just bought a nice Royal 10. Like this one, no decals on the back, and I’ve seen others like that, too. (At first, I assumed they may have been painted over at some point, but upon closer examination, no, I don’t think so!) Any guess on why Royal didn’t place rear decals on some machines? Seems odd!

[@Saboda53]

I now suspect many Royal 10’s were refurbished mid-century. Repainted with fresh, gloss black paint, new decals in front, but none on the back. I think originally they all had rear decals.

[@douglasjackson9058]

Just got one,yours is one clean machine 👏

[@zinzolin14]

What a beautiful machine! I'd love to own an amazing piece such as this! 🖤🖤🖤

[@len9483]

What's stopping you. Just saw this one on Craigslist, Phoenix. phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/atq/d/mesa-vintage-royal-typewriter-1930s-40s/7222016248.html

[@TypewriterMinutes]

It’s a good one!

[@tpaynemm]

I recently came across one of these in the wild, fortunately it wasn't infested with the same sprites yours has! :)

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Those surprises keep us on our toes.

[@anthonyescribens]

Great video! Thanks! Where do you purchase replacement ribbons from?

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Thanks! I buy bulk reels from Fine Line Ribbon in Ennis, Texas, and wind the ribbon onto the original spools when possible. Google and you’ll find them. Not sure but they may sell individual spools with ribbon if that’s what you’re looking for.

[@anthonyescribens]

@@TypewriterMinutes I just purchased a 1926 (bi-color) Royal 10 and I need to replace the ribbon because the one it came with was dry. I found several online stores that carry ribbons for "Royal 10" and it looks like it could fit but the only video I found on KZbin was of a guy cutting the ribbon to make it fit and then winding it, so I'm a bit confused on which one to purchase and how to attach it.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

My Royal 10 is at the office so I can check when I get to work, but I believe it uses special spools that are required for the automatic-ribbon reverse system to work. Does your machine have the original metal spools? If so, you need 1/2 inch ribbon (the most popular, standard size), which you should then wind off of the new plastic spools you purchase (which probably won’t work on the Royal 10) and onto the old metal spools. Standard plastic 2 inch spools are commonly available online. Those standard spools won’t work in the Royal 10 but that’s the ribbon to use to wind onto the old spools. If you don’t have the original metal spools, you’ll have to be careful to track down and find precise replacement spools for the Royal 10. I have never looked for them but they are probably available. They would have a special tab on the bottom (like the originals do) that is used for the ribbon-reverse system.

[@anthonyescribens]

@@TypewriterMinutes Ah Okay! It's starting to make sense now! :) Yes, I do have the original metal spools so I'll just have to figure out how to wind off the ribbon from the plastic spools into the original (metal) spools. Thanks again for your replies!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Hopefully the old ribbon is threaded through correctly right now. If so, take pictures of how the ribbon feeds around the posts near the spools and through the ribbon vibrator. It will help when you’re installing the new ribbon.

[@douglasjackson9058]

Loved the fun monsters ❤

[@toddpitts1410]

My left ribbon spool gear not winding? So ribbon not advancing to left side... Ideas?

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Unfortunately it is difficult to diagnose that without seeing machine in person.

[@Thehumby]

Do you have any for sale? I would like to purchase one.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

I don’t. I haven’t had time to work on them lately, unfortunately.

[@meedily]

Damn. Been looking for a segment shift Royal 10 and can’t find them.

[@user-ly5ev6hx8e]

the effects are hilarious

[@kennygk79]

whoot whoo! (attempting to whistle)

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Thanks, Ken. I was lucky I saw the for-sale post by the museum. Never crossed my mind that a museum would be selling typewriters.

[@michaelcollier4515]

What site did you download an instruction manual

[@TypewriterMinutes]

site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-manuals.html

[@kaguillermo5767]

Amazing! Can i buy it?

[@TypewriterMinutes]

This one’s a keeper for me. :)

[@meedily]

Is that a new platen?

[@TheFutureGadgetLab]

I know I'm late but 16:20 top right corner!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Sorry for the delayed reply but I have been off KZbin for a while. Yes our toddler video bombed us. :)

[@TheFutureGadgetLab]

@@TypewriterMinutes haha hey no problem! Stay safe!

[@nakapaa]

beautiful

[@TypewriterMinutes]

It was a lucky find. Thank you for watching!

[@KlingonCaptain]

Also known as the Resident Evil typewriter...

[@ryanstocks7149]

I think the paper bales are made of Bakelite.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Thanks!

[@TypewriterCollector]

❤️

[@TypewriterMinutes]

I wish more of our typewriters had features like this.

[@TypewriterCollector]

TypewriterMinutes this will always be my favorite one. I feel like royalty when I type on mine. Thankfully, mine didn’t come with any spiders or robots 🙂

[@ozymandiasking173]

howd i get here?

[@TypewriterMinutes]

I’m not sure. But welcome.

[@restorationworks7987]

I have two antique typewriters like this one, in going to restore them. any idea on how much there worth restored? Mine. may be a different model though.

[@zumioz9226]

I impulsively bought one of these. No regrets

[@TypewriterMinutes]

When they’re working correctly, they are fantastic. Congrats on your purchase.

[@zumioz9226]

TypewriterMinutes it’s one with glass on the side and the metal is a brass color. I haven’t received it yet but really hoping it works well after a good cleaning

[@coupesix]

I just did too! Impulse buy I’ve always wanted one. Mine is a 1922 Royal 10 and can’t wait to get it. Love your video lol.

[@Petersonmgee]

The jokes were terrible.. truly bad. I had to give an unlike.