Safari | Slate Gray | All-Metal Mid-Century Design Icon
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Regular price
$199.00
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! ✅
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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.
Great shipping arrived as described.
This typewriter arrived earlier than expected, well wrapped and padded to ensure no damage, and exactly as shown in the photos and description. All of the keys and functions are working properly and smoothly. It came with two ribbons that are working perfectly. The case closes securely over the typewriter and the color is vibrant with very little wear and tear marks. The seller was very communicative along the way and delivered on everything promised. I’d highly recommend them to others!
A wonderful typewriter! I had a minor issue with the drawstring but I was able to resolve it very quickly with Evgeny’s help. Works like a charm. Thank you!
Evgeny was very attentive, the typewriter is in very good condition, at a reasonable price and he packed it very well for shipping. 10/10
The seller, Evgeny, was very responsive to messages and polite. The item was exactly as described and packaged extremely well. Would buy from this seller again!
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