Royal Typewriter

since 1904

Portable Manual Typewriter

Royal was one of the longest-lived typewriter manufacturers. They introduced their first typewriter, the Royal #1, in 1906 and did not stop manufacturing tyepwriters until the 1970s. The company still exists, albeit having undergone many incarnations as part of various parent companies. Today, Royal is owned by Olivetti and still sells typewriters, though none with the famous Royal brand.

The Royal Typewriter Company is leading manufacturer of typewriters headquartered in New York City with its factory in Hartford, Connecticut.

  • Founded 1904
  • Founder Edward B. Hess
  • Headquarters Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.

Roytype

In 1926 Royal introduced the "Roytype" brand name for its line of typewriter ribbons and carbon paper.

Royal 10

Royal's first model utilizing the "upright" design was the Royal 10, which came out in 1914. Original models had two beveled glass panes on each side.

Royal 5

In 1911, Royal introduced the Royal 5 typewriter, which also utilized the "flatbed" design.