Safari | Slate Gray | All-Metal Mid-Century Design Icon
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The Collector’s Choice for a Reliable Luxury Experience
The Royal Safari is a trusty and reliable manual typewriter, representing the absolute peak of post-war American industrial durability. Designed to handle heavy, day-in, day-out typing workloads, the Safari features a rugged, die-cast metal housing with sleek, geometric lines inspired by the Space Age. Professionally cleaned and tested, this stunning Slate Gray unit is in perfect condition, striking beautifully across the page with unparalleled mechanical stability.
| Specification | Details |
| Era | 1960s (Mid-Century Modern / Americana) |
| Manufacturer | Royal Typewriter Company (USA Design) |
| Body Construction | Heavy-Duty Solid Die-Cast Metal Shell |
| Keyboard | Spanish QWERTY (Includes "Ñ" Key) |
| Mechanics | Fully Functional / Perfect Working Order |
| Aesthetic State | Perfect Condition / Original Slate Gray Enamel |
| Serial Number | 91865330 (Authentic & Verified) |
| Case | Original Gray Protective Hardshell Case Included |
| Origin | Classic Royal Mechanical Legacy |
Detailed Condition Note
The aesthetic is in perfect condition, with the original industrial Slate Gray matte finish looking impeccably clean, crisp, and uniform. Mechanically, it operates flawlessly. The keystroke is deep, tactile, and highly responsive, typical of Royal’s premium portable lines. Every feature, including the margin sets, paper feed, and dual-color ribbon switching (Black and Red), has been calibrated to perfection. It comes nestled inside its original vintage gray plastic case, which is fully intact and snaps securely shut.
The Writer’s Choice
This is more than a gift; it is a sturdy legacy tool for a lifetime of stories. Whether you are a dedicated screenwriter looking for an indestructible analog workstation or a mid-century design enthusiast wanting a bold, mechanical centerpiece, the Royal Safari is an elite investment.
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All-Metal Powerhouse: Unlike lighter plastic portables, the heavy steel frame of the Safari anchors itself beautifully to your desk, preventing any "slipping" during intense writing sessions.
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Automotive Silhouette: The sharp, sweeping lines and clean geometric accent panels make this one of the most recognizable and stylized portable typewriters ever built.
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Smooth Mechanical Feel: Featuring a snappy, precise typeface print alignment that produces crisp, beautiful text on the page every time.
📏 Dimensions & Build:
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Height: ~13 cm (5.12”) — Substantial, low-slung look.
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Weight: ~6.2 kg (13.6 lbs) — Built like a tank with die-cast metal panels.
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Footprint: 33 cm x 34 cm (13” x 13.4”)
🚀 Premium Express Delivery
We ship FAST & SECURE via FedEx. Your Royal Safari is double-boxed and professionally cushioned with custom internal bracing to ensure this heavy metal treasure and its case arrive safely in 3-7 days.
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✔️ FREE: European Union, UK, USA & Canada (3-7 Days Delivery)
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✔️ Fixed Price Everywhere Else: 45$
(Please provide your phone number after making the order for easier delivery).
❤️ At El Rastro Antiques, we carefully restore vintage treasures. If your item doesn’t match the description or arrives damaged, we offer a FULL refund—no worries! ✅
Estimated delivery time 3-7 days
Let customers speak for us
These are the best typewriters on the market today. Meticulously restored, and cleaned, and they are working like they are brand new. I've bought two so far and will buy more from here in the future!
This is a gorgeous typewriter and looks brand new.
I am delighted with my rare Pluma 22 typewriter. It arrived in timely fashion, well-packed, and in full working order with its case and cover and two working ribbons. The price was not cheap, but reasonable for a typer that rarely turns up in the UK, and in full working condition despite being from the late 1960s. Seller was helpful. Only issue, if you're buying from the UK, they send via FedEx who will charge you a hefty tax and handling fee of 20-25%, so you need to factor this into the price if you're buying from another country. Seller did provide a discount to ease that blow. I'm very happy with my typewriter and would buy from them again.
El RastronAntiques did a fantastic job of describing their typewriter and delivering it. Lots of communication along the way assured me that they are reliable and that my item would arrive as expected.
My typewriter arrived as promised; quickly and in working order.
It looks brand new! From Spain to North Carolina, I’m happily amazed.
Olympia Traveller Deluxe, German, 1970s, securely packed, arrived intact and in perfect working order, reconditioned like new, a fully working antique, a small machine that meets my immediate need, making a one-off micro-book of 100 of my own haikus, written for this express purpose, arranged in used teabags sealed in beeswax and bound in cloth covers.
Great service and communication. Superb packing and delivery.
This is a beautiful antique. I am so pleased with this typewriter. I will treasure it- and write so many letters!
Amazing machine, packaging and great dealing with will buy again in the future!!! Amazing super happy
Excellent service, typewriter was very well packed and it's even better than expected. Amazing machine for 50 years old.
Simply the best service! Thank you!
Evgny was great from beginning to end in the purchasing of this typewriter. The shipping was fast and reliable. I highly recommend doing business with this company!!!
Excellent service. The typewriter was as described, and was sent carefully packaged to avoid damages.
Works perfectly! Arrived safely and well packaged.
Some universal ribbon spools may slip if they don't lock into the slot on the machine. I held mine in place with a Doonail sticker and everything is working perfectly.
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This antique typewriter seller excels in customer service, communication, and packaging. Ships internationally from Spain with fast delivery. Items arrive as described, often professionally restored. Customers praise responsiveness, careful packaging, and work...