R**D
While not as solid and sturdy as the old 40's model I used to peck ...
While not as solid and sturdy as the old 40's model I used to peck away at years ago, the Royal Epoch is still a good manual typewriter. The key word here is 'manual'. Some of the reviews here are written as if having never encountered a manual typewriter before.How the text on your paper looks depends on how you hit, not only individual keys, but multiple keys in succession. It affects the key impression of individual characters (light, almost invisible, just right, darker than all other characters on the page, etc) the spacing between characters and the consistency of a line's horizontal level.So beware before you order, so you don't blame the product. A manual typewriter takes practice to learn to operate. You also have to build up finger strength and coordination. Experience typing on a computer keyboard is of little help when starting on a manual typewriter. There's a reason it used to be a regular junior high and high school course. It was a separate skill.Taking that into context, the Royal Epoch is a capable machine. Whether it can produce the volume it's ancestors did before needing repair remains to be seen.
P**.
Perfect type writer
Perfect type writer. Hammers like a charm. I am very happy with this purchase. It came with extra tape. It looks like they were tested before they sell them.
P**E
It made an excellent Christmas present for my son
Arrived earlier than originally stated. It made an excellent Christmas present for my son. He loves it.
M**E
Xmas gift
I bought this typewriter for my son. He loves it.
V**T
A Piece of Junk
I should have paid heed to those reviewers who warned against purchasing this product. It's cheaply made, plastic body with action parts that do not respond to normal finger pressure. The thing doesn't work! This is the worst purchase I have made in a very long time! This vendor should be ashamed of selling such junk! Not even worthy of one star, but I had to give it one star to have this review accepted.
B**S
Back to the future
Nice little machine, with good features, a most useful helper to me. Also good back up if power fails or other snafus happen.
C**.
Four Stars
Arrived in good condition.
G**I
Four Stars
I have been very satisfied with the typewriter, ribbons and instructions that arrived with this order
Trustpilot
1 month ago
2 weeks ago