tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post3958156690565374099..comments2023-06-07T06:26:24.546-05:00Comments on Vintage Technology Obsessions: Royal Typewriter Rescue and Another Special TypefaceDwayne F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-60633199229654048862012-06-18T22:32:55.955-05:002012-06-18T22:32:55.955-05:00I hope I can live up to that compliment. Given th...I hope I can live up to that compliment. Given the overall condition, a franken typewriter may be a good option. I've also considered custom paint assuming I can get the rubber bits replaced.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-9730360026575017382012-06-18T22:30:32.018-05:002012-06-18T22:30:32.018-05:00Don't give up hope! All of my unique fonts ha...Don't give up hope! All of my unique fonts have come from ebay or Etsy. I've seen more than one cursive Olivetti appear. One has your name on it!Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-12892874102597943182012-06-18T22:28:47.561-05:002012-06-18T22:28:47.561-05:00The interesting typefaces are indeed out there for...The interesting typefaces are indeed out there for the finding. All it takes is a little obsession ;-) I have to say though, over the last year or so I have noticed that uncommon machines come up in threes. I bought an Erika A6 M the week there were at least ten Erikas listed; and then none for a month. Same with cursive Royals and robot and italic font Olympias - three appear in a week and then none. I will perhaps give too much away by saying that three Vogue machines have now appeared in the ebay wild in the last month. Still, another flock can come at any moment!Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-29309740583051651032012-06-18T22:20:37.851-05:002012-06-18T22:20:37.851-05:00Congratulations! You found a Vogue machine much m...Congratulations! You found a Vogue machine much more quickly than I did. It is rare to find an ebay auction with a type sample and even rarer that is a desirable one. I hope you enjoy your new toy.<br /><br />As for your posting problem, it is not a function of your computer or browser. I was hit with spam not too long ago and had to turn on comment moderation. I have been doing that when I have a reliable cell signal on vacation. That has not been often the last week.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-52693999394586897222012-06-18T18:53:55.659-05:002012-06-18T18:53:55.659-05:00Dang, these things really are out there! I'm g...Dang, these things really are out there! I'm going to have to start scrutinizing typefaces on eBay Royals too ...Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-58694912883940868142012-06-18T14:52:36.936-05:002012-06-18T14:52:36.936-05:00OK 3rd time is a charm. Having issues posting. I...OK 3rd time is a charm. Having issues posting. I was on EBay last night looking at typewriters and would you believe I found one...a good one that looks functional and in great condition. Luckily he typed a few words and had very good pictures, which clearly showed the Vogue font. I'm pretty sure he's a picker who doesn't necessarily specialize in typewriters, otherwise I am sure he would have listed it for much more. I got it for 200 and will let you know how it is when it arrives! http://www.ebay.com/itm/350574200812?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_1158Esayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269998141836938688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-20756423399241360452012-06-18T14:48:36.382-05:002012-06-18T14:48:36.382-05:00http://www.ebay.com/itm/350574200812?ssPageName=ST...http://www.ebay.com/itm/350574200812?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_1158Esayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269998141836938688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-44507423739297349782012-06-18T04:45:19.323-05:002012-06-18T04:45:19.323-05:00I'd say if anybody can bring this machine back...I'd say if anybody can bring this machine back to life, it's you...and maybe Richard P, Adwoa, i dream lo-tech, Reverend Ted, Robert Messinger, the list goes on- <br />But I digress. It's a project worth doing, a venture fraught with peril and obstacles. A donor machine (I almost typed 'donut') would be handy. Mix and match in order to wind up with a fantastic typewriter when all is said and done. I'd also be inclined to strip the remaining red from it and turn it into a silver surfer. That would go very nicely with the Deco Vogue font.teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-40583804702010703512012-06-17T18:01:06.687-05:002012-06-17T18:01:06.687-05:00Finding machines with interesting and unique fonts...Finding machines with interesting and unique fonts is almost mission impossible for me and that's really because my finds are mostly online. You're lucky to find your white whale!Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-47881687246154987362012-06-17T08:40:33.175-05:002012-06-17T08:40:33.175-05:00It was not a scientific search. I looked at any p...It was not a scientific search. I looked at any photo that showed the type bars from above. In the sample Richard posted you will notice a few easily recognized letters. The "I" is a dead give away even in a blurry photo due to the lack of serifs. The "X" is another good indicator.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-40201699728063303252012-06-17T07:15:27.956-05:002012-06-17T07:15:27.956-05:00So what were you looking for to find this machine?...So what were you looking for to find this machine?Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-77933177296199710692012-06-17T00:22:14.233-05:002012-06-17T00:22:14.233-05:00All: Thanks for the comments! I will treat this ...All: Thanks for the comments! I will treat this machine to a good washing and lube. However, it will need new pinch rollers before it can be even marginally functional. I'd like a parts machine to work with. I've been surprised at what a beating the old Royals can take and still be made to work. Well, it will work with the infamous skip, anyway.<br /><br />As for finding the Vogue typeface, this is the result of studying every closeup on every Royal portable of the right era listed on ebay in the last ten months. That has to number in the hundreds or thousands of machines. Aren't obsessions wonderful? I wish all of you luck in finding the typewriter of your dreams!<br /><br />The Nerd family is currently vacationing in the Rocky Mountains. I look forward to catching up on comments from the last week once I am someplace with reliable Internet connectivity.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-10981813931682159292012-06-16T19:35:31.404-05:002012-06-16T19:35:31.404-05:00Oh my! You've found my #1 most wanted typewrit...Oh my! You've found my #1 most wanted typewriter. I'm desperately looking for a rural with this typeface. Excellent find!Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-19568461595334529842012-06-16T18:02:02.135-05:002012-06-16T18:02:02.135-05:00I think you're right! That R in particular con...I think you're right! That R in particular convinces me when I compare it to <a href="http://writingball.blogspot.com/2011/05/in-vogue.html" rel="nofollow">the Vogue typeface</a>. Excellent find!Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-89164200925247148142012-06-16T17:42:41.096-05:002012-06-16T17:42:41.096-05:00I didn't see where you tried it at all. I hav...I didn't see where you tried it at all. I have a number of filthy derelicts who type well, such as the newly leathered one and the HH. Royals in particular seem to be able to take this treatment. I'm just saying, shoot some liquid wrench in there and see if it speaks.<br />But yeah, do whatever you can to get that typeface working again. Are these the same pitch?notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-73053530833978364782012-06-16T16:27:55.767-05:002012-06-16T16:27:55.767-05:00for that font, I think your plan is sound: restora...for that font, I think your plan is sound: restoration try, then basket transplant if possible. You *must* have that typeface back in circulation :DTedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-69459430724490661412012-06-16T15:44:14.927-05:002012-06-16T15:44:14.927-05:00You are very lucky. Royal Vogue or anything close ...You are very lucky. Royal Vogue or anything close to it. Vogue is one of my favorite type faces and very high on my wish list. Better to have an old beat machine that works than no old machine at all.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.com