Royal 79101t Classic Manual Typewriter (mint Green)

Love the pink! Works great!

The typewriter was not in functioning condition on arrival. The top cover could not be opened if ribbon needed replacing and we followed directions correctly as was verified by calling company. The roller just spun so there was no line spacing. Second call to company we were told we needed a very special tool to fix it but they wouldn’t be able to tell us how to do it. It’s a $300 piece of junk! Extremely disappointing!!

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This is an old school typewriter, and even though newly manufactured, it requires some work to get it going just like the old ones.. My first impression was 'why didn't I take all those negative reviews more seriously. ' I had all of the common complaints of other reviews after unboxing: strike not hard enough, half letters, half red letters. There is not much help on line so here is what I did. 1. make sure all of the plastic holders for the carriage are removed, both sides. 2. remove the metal bracket near the keys, not just the sticker. 🤣 it pops right out. 3. the center ribbon holder seems to need to be pulled up, gently. It was after I pulled the center up and it made a very small click that I was able to get clear strikes. Most of these steps are just addressing the shipping safety features. Good luck. 4 stars because I wanted it to work out of the box, not after an hour of troubleshooting.

This is absolute GARBAGE. I ordered the typewriter and it arrived in the box unopened defective. The cord that is used to advance the bar was severed, so I was unable to use it at all. I requested a replacement to be sent. The replacement arrived defective. Only the top half of the letters would print on the paper. I replaced with new roll of ink and the same issue existed.. Don't bother wasting your money.

My granddaughter wonted a typewriter for Christmas.So I seen this pink one, she was so happy whe she unwrapped her gift.very easy to use, very sturdy well made, worth the money, appearance and size was perfect, she has had since Dec,2023, and still like brand new, she types on it all the time, she absolutely loves it, it was little prey, but worth it

I was really excited to receive this typewriter. After searching the reviews on multiple sights this one was the most recommended (even though none of them had really positive scores) I figured it was metal and Royal has been around for a long time...what could go wrong with a manual typewriter? Ugh...First of all the ribbon on the machine was USED! 3/4 of it was full of print...I had a hard time pulling it out because it was all tangled in the keys. What a mess. I threw it away and proceeded to install the extra ribbon it comes with. NIGHTMARE!! The directions are pretty good but being 69 years old and having replaced many manual ribbons in the past, I began to realize just how cheaply this was made.

It will make you yearn for your old Smith Corona typewriter (why did I get rid of it). The keyboard layout is from the 50's, if you use a computer you will hit the wrong key, LOL . Examples: ' is over the 8, ! is next to the right shift, + is over the 1, etc. Makes it a little awkward. The typewriter itself wasn't set up right and I had to tweak it (I repaired teletypes in the Army so I knew a little). I hate the cover over the ribbons, it's hard to get off, not a good design at all. The typing itself is good. I think my disappointment is really in comparing it to the smith corona I had in the 70's which was a real solid machine.

I’ve wanted a new typewriter since I left mine when I moved out of my parents house 20yrs ago. How hilarious is that!?? I bought this one because of the royal brand and I love it. It’s seriously beautiful. I’m definitely an aficionado with zine nostalgia but I think this would be so amazing for any burgeoning typist. I love it!

I’m really impressed with my purchase just what I wanted, packaging and shipping was very good.

Capital Letters didn't print, not even with the new ink. Royal Classic Manual Typewriters supposed to be good!!! but not this one. Some of the keys didn't go all way to the paper. The ink didn't print bold enough that you can see it.

It’s a lovely item and it works

Always wanted a typewriter and it is finally here! I’m writing more than I ever. If your thinking of it just buy it you’ll be glad you did