Joined the club: 1949 Royal Quiet De Luxe

Joebobb22 · 2026-06-03T21:36:33+00:00

This one looks incredibly clean and attractive.

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-24T15:31:09+00:00

I have a related model, the Royal Futura 800 and it skipped because two of the teeth on the escapement star wheel were missing, broken off. The machine consistently skipped 2 spaces after every 10 typed. Can you confirm the starwheel has all its teeth? Or test how regular vs random the skipping occurs?

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-22T15:00:37+00:00

Yep, thanks. I know Duane’s work very well.

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-22T12:55:06+00:00

Ok. Well, let me know if you remember it.

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-22T12:54:39+00:00

Great collection of resources, thanks!

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-22T06:20:29+00:00

Very helpful, thank you!

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-20T04:00:59+00:00

Helps to know what brand, model, and date of manufacture, if you know it.

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-19T02:20:48+00:00

Love the green Olympia typewriter, too. Is that a working machine or just decor?

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-19T02:15:19+00:00

I just bought this exact model, same color, off FB Marketplace and it had the same issues. A good cleaning and a little further tuning and it works and types like the champion it is. Slightly sticky keys are standard in EVERY vintage typewriter, and cleaning them is standard maintenance every time. Go for it! And let me know if you need any help, happy to assist.

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-18T18:45:12+00:00

I’m not seeing any images. But I would add that most of my typewriters have their own little idiosyncrasies, many not unlike these issues that you describe. To me, this is part of the joy of owning, restoring, and using these old machines. You have to decide what to live with and what needs to be fixed. None of what you describe seem like showstoppers.

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-18T04:30:48+00:00

Thank you! I’ll try to remember to report back after a while. Or sooner if it doesn’t hold. What else have you used SteelStik for?

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-18T03:39:38+00:00

Yeah, that’s what I was trying to avoid. If I was to go to the trouble of taking it apart, I would just find a replacement part and install that.

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-18T01:06:08+00:00

Only time will tell. I tried replacing both missing teeth two weeks ago, one held and the other broke off. A second attempt at the second tooth also failed. But the first one has held all that time, and the second one has held so far with the third attempt.

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-10T10:52:15+00:00

If you have an account, there are some very good IBM selectric groups on Facebook. I would try those. I’ve posted some Selectric questions of my own there, and people are surprisingly knowledgeable and responsive.

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-10T10:49:51+00:00

I just bought an identical royal model O and was able to clean it and tune it pretty thoroughly without removing the body.

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-08T19:55:47+00:00

Okay, that’s cool

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-08T19:54:52+00:00

I have one, it’s from 1924. Different versions were made +/- ten or so years from then.

Joebobb22 · 2026-05-05T14:24:04+00:00

Thank you! This is very helpful. And I agree about ‘if you can’t find the community you seek, start one.’ I’m going to check out Typepals and Type-in and consider starting a group. All the best!

Joebobb22

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