Royal 79106B Classic Manual Typewriter (Blue)

It's beautiful.

This is the worse piece of junk I have ever purchased. Unfortunately, I didn't open the box to use the typewriter until yesterday, long after the return window had closed or it would have been returned immediately. It's poorly manufactured, the paper roller knob fell off, the roller would'nt work, the return carriage was broken, the keys tinny and difficult to push, the line spacing control didn't work, and the capital letter button was stuck because all small spring had not been attached. I will go in the garbage, a complete disappointment and waste of money. DO NOT BUY IT! Gave it one star, but only because I couldn't submit it without one.

This typewriter was just what I needed. It types very well and came with extra ribbons. I purchased it in red and so beautiful to look at as well. It is well built, and also has the automatic spacing bar that my old typewriter didn't have. I like the way it was packaged to prevent any damage upon delivery too. If anyone is having problems with the ribbon when typing, just make sure the color switch on the right side is on the correct setting. It's worth the money spent. I have to give it 5 plus stars and would give more if it had a higher rating scale.

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.

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

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 am so disappointed in this typewriter, I could cry. I am a poet and visual artist, and I often include text in my work. I have a vintage Royal and a vintage Hermes, but was hoping to add a new, modern typewriter to my collection as well. The Royal Classic model 79104p is made in China, with many plastic (read cheap) parts. The typewriter shipped to me has a problem with the carriage roller in that it does not advance the paper; to roll a sheet into place, I must manhandle the paper, coaxing it into the carriage by employing the paper release lever. Also, the keyboard has crooked plastic keys, carelessly glued on, and the typewritten line is often misaligned. Although some of these idiosyncrasies are welcomed because I am an artist, if you are a serious writer, forget purchasing this machine. It's pretty much a piece of crap.

We bought this for our daughter for Christmas! This was the only gift she asked for. Easy to use & easy to teach her to use! She is 7 and loves it!