It appears to be in full working condition, even if the typeface is a little worn from use.   It even has the royal backplate which is apparretnly rare.   I put it in my office and it gets a lot of attention due to it classic looks. The only thing I don't like about it is that the actual keys are on the small side, so I have to be careful in typing.   Will have to take some photos. 

I just Picked up what appears to be a fully working copy of the Royal HH typwwriter and manual for $25. 

What do I need to know about this, this is my first standard typewriter.  

Well my limit was $40 with shipping and have been outbidded.   So hopefully the higher bidder is someone who wants to machine, and not just the keys.   I am now focused on a creiglist ad that has a Royal HH and a Safari for $50 to get my a standard sized typewriter. 

Uwe wrote:

A little more information would be helpful, like the Smith-Corona model you're using and maybe a type sample. I'm not sure I understand the problem; is the slug making an impression on the paper, and the type bars slowly falling back to repose so that you have to type slowly or they hit each other? If so, it sounds like a dirty segment and a good cleaning should fix the problem.

It is a Smith-Carona Classic 12.   It makes a good impression but the lowercase t will sometimes be very slow to go to repose.  I was thinking it was a cleaning issue and I will contact the local repair guy to get a quote on getting it a good cleaning, as I lucked out and was able to get a typewriter that been well protected in it case for years and owned by a woman who took care of it.   I will get you a type sample in the morning as I have it at my work office.  

They are not ideal for you (they have the screen) but the low end Swintec typewriters have the advantage of ribbons being still made, with a steady market (Inmates) means that they will be selling ribbons on a regular basis.