While I don't hold them in quite as high regard as you, I definitely agree that the best Royals are those made between 1941 and 1949, and I ought to get myself another one soon...
My 1946 QDL is probably my favourite machine to use, despite its 'word-joining' function. And I've had a hankering for the later model for some time now. Maybe one day.
Hard to find a nice 40s Royal Quiet Deluxe down under, especially at a reasonable price, but I'm sure one will turn up eventually. Interesting to see them here. :)
I completely agree with your assessment, although my favorites are the late-40's (48-49 in particular). a '49 was my first thrifted typewriter many years ago, and frankly, despite having gone through at least 90 other machines, still my favorite.
I find the late 40s and early 40s ones to be just ever so slightly different in feel, neither really better but I prefer the looks of the earlier ones. Pretty close to the same as far as the typing experience. I'm glad I can have both!
You certainly have talked about your love of these machines often enough. I do like them a lot, but I never feel entirely at home with them. I'd certainly type on them any day though, over some other offerings out there.
Yes, a man after my own heart. I agree with you, and would add that if you haven't yet tried an R C Allen VisOmatic, that you should! In the portable category - the Royals are it, but in the sandards, the Allens are even nicer than the Woodstocks that I love. I'm still looking for a complete 40's Royal portable - the Arrow that I have, came missing the "L" key for some reason - broken off under the key top. Makes for an interesting typing experience - you don't realize how important something is until it's gone! Thanks
It's no secret that the Royal QDL enjoyed quite a bit of success thanks to its relationship with Ernest Hemingway and other legendary writers. I enjoy my 1949 QDL with tombstone keys, but I'd like a similar machine with circular ones.
While I don't hold them in quite as high regard as you, I definitely agree that the best Royals are those made between 1941 and 1949, and I ought to get myself another one soon...
ReplyDeleteMy 1946 QDL is probably my favourite machine to use, despite its 'word-joining' function. And I've had a hankering for the later model for some time now. Maybe one day.
ReplyDeleteHard to find a nice 40s Royal Quiet Deluxe down under, especially at a reasonable price, but I'm sure one will turn up eventually. Interesting to see them here. :)
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your assessment, although my favorites are the late-40's (48-49 in particular). a '49 was my first thrifted typewriter many years ago, and frankly, despite having gone through at least 90 other machines, still my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI find the late 40s and early 40s ones to be just ever so slightly different in feel, neither really better but I prefer the looks of the earlier ones. Pretty close to the same as far as the typing experience. I'm glad I can have both!
DeleteYou certainly have talked about your love of these machines often enough. I do like them a lot, but I never feel entirely at home with them. I'd certainly type on them any day though, over some other offerings out there.
ReplyDeleteYes, a man after my own heart. I agree with you, and would add that if you haven't yet tried an R C Allen VisOmatic, that you should! In the portable category - the Royals are it, but in the sandards, the Allens are even nicer than the Woodstocks that I love.
ReplyDeleteI'm still looking for a complete 40's Royal portable - the Arrow that I have, came missing the "L" key for some reason - broken off under the key top. Makes for an interesting typing experience - you don't realize how important something is until it's gone! Thanks
It's no secret that the Royal QDL enjoyed quite a bit of success thanks to its relationship with Ernest Hemingway and other legendary writers. I enjoy my 1949 QDL with tombstone keys, but I'd like a similar machine with circular ones.
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