Acquired 1950 Royal KMG Standard Typewriter (Royal Typewriter Co. Inc.) Serial Number: KMG-4294086 4 bank, 42 keys / 84 characters, tabulator, Magic Margins, Royal standard elite typeface Back on March 7, 2025, I picked up my second Royal KMG for the pittance of $21. The first was in pica, but this one has my preferred elite/12 pitch size. Today I pulled it out of the office closet where it’s been waiting patiently since the Eaton Fire for some restoration attention. I acquired it with the drawband disconnected, but in under five minutes I was able to get it re-connected and re-tension... boffosocko.com

@chrisaldrich I’m on the hunt for one of these (a typewriter), myself. I’m not quite sure where to start, though I’m looking forward to the (re)search process — and seeing others with them is an encouragement. I’m hoping to use it for typing out letters (that’s letters for sending in the post, as well as ones that are click-clacked out on the paper itself… haha).

@jasraj Here’s two of the more interesting things I’ve written with respect to your first typewriter that might be helpful:

• First Time Typewriter Purchases with Specific Recommendations for Writers
• Typewriter Repair Costs and Valuation: Professional Shops versus Collectors versus First Time Buyers

Feel free to ask me any questions, I’ve got loads of experience here. Good luck in your search!