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Typewriter Window Shopping 101 (ennui-vagaries.cc)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Unattributed@feddit.online to c/typewriters@lemmy.cafe

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I'm still new to typewriters. Looking around, trying to figure out what I should get. I did (do?) have a very old Underwood in the attic, but want to get something else.

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[–] Unattributed@feddit.online 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Well, given that I've ordered it, I'll just show you: it's Royal Sprite in Cream and Navy Blue.

[–] zloubida@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

It is indeed beautiful! And it's a lightweight, you can take it anywhere.

[–] Unattributed@feddit.online 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yup, very portable, and a manual… Making for a device that can be carried if needed. I likely won't be carrying it anywhere (unless there is a typewriter meetup in my area that I decide to attend).

The biggest thing, IMO, is the condition. You can see a bit of yellowing along the bottom, and on one of the keys…but otherwise it looks like it was barely used. I looked at others, but this one as definitely a stand-out for how well it's been maintained over the years.