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Will yours work? Flip a coin.
I really wanted to like this typewriter. The mixed reviews suggested that whether or not one receives a functioning model or not is a coin flip. I lost.
I don't mind that it is lightweight or constructed with thin plastic. It is quite simply not usable because the spacing is all wrong. It seems to add on average at least five extra spaces per line - right in the middle of words, not when one uses the space bar. Also, the letters a, w, and q did not leave a sufficient impression. I am including a photo to demonstrate the results.
If you want a Royal typewriter with a better chance of functioning you're better off looking for a vintage 1930's model. I'm just happy my return was easy.
