In 1904, in a small machine shop, two men produce their first Royal typewriter. Their guiding principles of innovation and quality are the foundation of their company and products. And now today, Royal resurrects the Classic! The Royal Classic Portable Manual Typewriter features all metal construction, a wide 11 in. carriage, 88 characters, and a black and red nylon ribbon. It's ideal for those who prefer a nostalgic décor, a retro look or an escape from digital technology. A true “wireless device” the Portable Classic Manual is perfect for on-the-go authors! Comes with a pre-installed ribbon, storage case and owner’s manual. The Royal Classic Manual Typewriter offers an alternative to writing documents on computers and has a tactile quality that today’s digital processors lack. Working with a typewriter can feel foreign, as some typists are adept at typing on a manual typewriter, others are not, giving the strength is takes to type is much more than a computer keyboard. You may find this experience benefits your writing using this Classic vintage machine! Royal Classic Manual Typewriter is tested to work perfectly at production, there is a sheet of paper left on the platen roll with every letter and character typed on it. It is very important to note that the Royal Classic Manual typewriter is a machine made of hundreds of moving parts and it takes just one to bend or detach from an inadvertent impact that will affect the quality of type. Dust your typewriter regularly. Dust tends to slip under the typewriter keys. Make a regular habit of dusting your typewriter at least once a month. Make an effort to get between the cracks in the keys and sweep out any dust that may have accumulated and secure in its storage case.