Royal Quiet De Luxe Portable Typewriter in Tuxedo Gray with Original Case
$399.00
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ROYAL QUIET DE LUXE
Tuxedo Finish • 12 CPI Elite Typeface • Original Case & Key
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THE MACHINE
Finished in Royal's handsome charcoal-and-black "Tuxedo" scheme, this Quiet De Luxe has a confidence that doesn't depend on bright colors or ornamentation. The gray crinkle finish, polished chrome, glossy black accents, and sculpted bodywork come together in a machine that feels every bit as elegant today as it did when it first left the factory. It doesn't demand attention. It simply looks at home on a well-kept desk.
By the middle years of Quiet De Luxe production, Royal had refined one of America's most enduring portable typewriters into a remarkably mature design. It retained the rugged engineering that made the model famous while offering a typing experience that was lighter, smoother, and more refined than many people expect from a vintage American portable. Decades later, it remains one of the easiest classic machines to recommend, whether for regular writing or as the centerpiece of a thoughtful collection.
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BENCH NOTES
This machine has been cleaned to the point of functionality, lightly serviced, and tested here at The Typewriter Mechanic. The principal writing and carriage functions were operating properly at the time of listing. A new ribbon can be installed before shipment or included separately, whichever you prefer.
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TYPING FEEL
This Royal has exactly the personality enthusiasts hope to find. The touch is positive without feeling heavy, the keys return crisply, and every stroke carries that unmistakable Royal authority—a satisfying mechanical confidence rather than a featherweight action. It settles naturally into an easy rhythm, making it equally enjoyable for letters, journaling, or longer writing sessions.
This machine is fitted with a 12 CPI Elite typeface, producing a compact, clean page with excellent readability.
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CONDITION
Cosmetically, this Quiet De Luxe presents exceptionally well. The original Tuxedo finish remains rich and even, the decals are sharp, and the chrome retains an attractive shine. Light evidence of honest age is present, but nothing distracts from what is simply a striking, well-preserved example. It is the sort of machine that tends to earn a second glance before anyone has even pressed a key.
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INCLUDED
Included with the sale are the typewriter, its original carrying case, the original case key, and a new ribbon (installed before shipment or included separately, your choice).
The original carrying case remains in equally impressive condition. The handle is secure, the latches function properly, the machine seats firmly inside for transport, and the interior is clean.
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WHO IT'S FOR
Whether you're purchasing your first vintage typewriter or adding a particularly handsome American portable to an established collection, this Quiet De Luxe is an easy machine to appreciate. It is equally at home writing daily correspondence as it is sitting proudly on display between uses.
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TYPED SAMPLE
Curious how this machine types? I'm happy to provide a short typed sample by request—a sentence or two of your choosing, within reason—so you can see the actual imprint, alignment, and ribbon performance before purchase.
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SHIPPING
The machine will be immobilized, packed with serious care for modern parcel shipping, and fully insured.
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Please read before purchase: This is a vintage mechanical typewriter, carefully tested and described according to its condition before shipment. It will be packed with serious care and fully insured. Because these machines are often 50–100 years old, minor adjustment may occasionally be needed after transit, even when properly packed. Slight alignment variance, ribbon behavior, or small mechanical quirks can be part of vintage typewriter ownership. Please review the photos and condition notes closely, and feel free to ask questions before purchase.
Royal Quiet De Luxe Portable Typewriter in Tuxedo Gray with Original Case
$399.00
Tuxedo Finish • 12 CPI Elite Typeface • Original Case & Key
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THE MACHINE
Finished in Royal's handsome charcoal-and-black "Tuxedo" scheme, this Quiet De Luxe has a confidence that doesn't depend on bright colors or ornamentation. The gray crinkle finish, polished chrome, glossy black accents, and sculpted bodywork come together in a machine that feels every bit as elegant today as it did when it first left the factory. It doesn't demand attention. It simply looks at home on a well-kept desk.
By the middle years of Quiet De Luxe production, Royal had refined one of America's most enduring portable typewriters into a remarkably mature design. It retained the rugged engineering that made the model famous while offering a typing experience that was lighter, smoother, and more refined than many people expect from a vintage American portable. Decades later, it remains one of the easiest classic machines to recommend, whether for regular writing or as the centerpiece of a thoughtful collection.
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BENCH NOTES
This machine has been cleaned to the point of functionality, lightly serviced, and tested here at The Typewriter Mechanic. The principal writing and carriage functions were operating properly at the time of listing. A new ribbon can be installed before shipment or included separately, whichever you prefer.
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TYPING FEEL
This Royal has exactly the personality enthusiasts hope to find. The touch is positive without feeling heavy, the keys return crisply, and every stroke carries that unmistakable Royal authority—a satisfying mechanical confidence rather than a featherweight action. It settles naturally into an easy rhythm, making it equally enjoyable for letters, journaling, or longer writing sessions.
This machine is fitted with a 12 CPI Elite typeface, producing a compact, clean page with excellent readability.
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CONDITION
Cosmetically, this Quiet De Luxe presents exceptionally well. The original Tuxedo finish remains rich and even, the decals are sharp, and the chrome retains an attractive shine. Light evidence of honest age is present, but nothing distracts from what is simply a striking, well-preserved example. It is the sort of machine that tends to earn a second glance before anyone has even pressed a key.
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INCLUDED
Included with the sale are the typewriter, its original carrying case, the original case key, and a new ribbon (installed before shipment or included separately, your choice).
The original carrying case remains in equally impressive condition. The handle is secure, the latches function properly, the machine seats firmly inside for transport, and the interior is clean.
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WHO IT'S FOR
Whether you're purchasing your first vintage typewriter or adding a particularly handsome American portable to an established collection, this Quiet De Luxe is an easy machine to appreciate. It is equally at home writing daily correspondence as it is sitting proudly on display between uses.
----------------------------------------
TYPED SAMPLE
Curious how this machine types? I'm happy to provide a short typed sample by request—a sentence or two of your choosing, within reason—so you can see the actual imprint, alignment, and ribbon performance before purchase.
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SHIPPING
The machine will be immobilized, packed with serious care for modern parcel shipping, and fully insured.
----------------------------------------
Please read before purchase: This is a vintage mechanical typewriter, carefully tested and described according to its condition before shipment. It will be packed with serious care and fully insured. Because these machines are often 50–100 years old, minor adjustment may occasionally be needed after transit, even when properly packed. Slight alignment variance, ribbon behavior, or small mechanical quirks can be part of vintage typewriter ownership. Please review the photos and condition notes closely, and feel free to ask questions before purchase.