[Sold!] Grey Magic! For sale typewriter review: 1950 Royal KMG with rare Executive typeface

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I did see the linespacing numbers while you were demonstrating that feature and commenting that it doesn't have numbers. They were red and not in easy view from the adjuster.

[@voodoomonkies999]

Hey TypewriterMinutes! Today I just found this same 1950's Royal KMG tossed out by my dumpster at my apartment complex and immediately brought it inside. I have no experience restoring these but it seems to be in mostly working condition! With some more research I hope to get this in peak condition like yours is here! Great video!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Thanks!

[@maciejjarzebinski7643]

Absolutely the best USA standard typewriter!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

They are awesome, for sure!

[@HotRodTypewriter]

That typeface is sweeet. I have a KMM and a KMG. They type nice. Both mine have faded/washed out key labels. If I get another I’d want clear and bright key tops.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

This was a lucky find for me. It’s in great shape, and I love the typeface. My wife is happy, though, that it’s leaving for its forever home in the morning, because it’s taking up her space in the living room. :)

[@cleverkitsune4302]

The key tops can be replaced easily, the legends underneath the glass are only paper and new ones can be printed and cut out

[@carahrdlicka6135]

The hump on the back houses the bell mechanism

[@esoteric2slr]

Do 1950 Royal KMG models begin with 410... or how do you know this is not a 1949, 1950, or 1952?

[@AtelierDBurgoyne]

Thanks for showing this machine. Who would need or what would have been the need for this special typeface? It is really nice. How many cpi is it? Thanks! Daniel

[@TypewriterMinutes]

This is 10 cpi. If you scroll down to the bottom of this blog post, there is a Royal advertisement that includes this typeface. It appears to be designed for people who just wanted something a little different. “Overcomes objection to the more usual faces.” writingball.blogspot.com/2017/04/royal-executive-typeface-and-font.html?fbclid=IwAR0dlIqznRebrvILfNa1rH4OE4opbLtYsuVnro28jy2dYRYZGDcuiaJL7YE&m=1

[@AtelierDBurgoyne]

@@TypewriterMinutes Thanks for sharing the link. Richard Polt really has fantastic info! I had to go back and watch the video again for the typeface size cause it looked bigger to me. I only found one place at 4mins 21sec where I can see the scale on the paper bail. It goes to 80 spaces if I am not mistaken. That platen is what, 10 inches wide, or more? Assuming you used a letter-size sheet of paper in the typing demo. Daniel

[@TypewriterMinutes]

The machine left for its forever home yesterday so I can’t measure the platen but the HHP platen is 10.5 inches wide. I was using 8.5x11 paper. I miss the machine and typeface already. :)

[@neelakandankk1749]

@@TypewriterMinutes how to purchase the

[@dariel7001]

Hello sir! Where can I get a machine like this restored and how much would that cost?

[@TypewriterMinutes]

There are still shops around the country that do paid cleaning and repairs, but it really depends on location and the particular shop. Where are you?

[@dariel7001]

@@TypewriterMinutes I’m in Florida sir

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Are you near Tampa? There is a young man out there who started a typewriter business and seems to be doing well. He sells machines. Not sure if he does paid cleaning and repairs. Tampa Typewriter I think is the name.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

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[@TheAnonyy]

Nice

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Thanks!

[@ikam1]

I have this same typewriter.