[GreenKeys] New ribbons

[Richard Knoppow]

    FWIW Nylon lasts longer and prints sharper but does not hold as much 
ink, cotton prints darker but not quite as sharp. By lasting I mean 
mechanically. I am not sure Nylon is available in dark because it won't 
hold a lot of ink. I use dark cotton ribbons from Baco in both my old 
Underwood typewriters. At one time silk ribbons were available but have 
been supplanted by Nylon.
     I think Baco is also a mom and pop operation. They do not have a 
web site but you can look them up on Google.

On 10/18/2017 8:30 AM, Wayne Durkee wrote:
> Ribbons Unlimited sells new cotton and nylon ribbons for about $10 
> each.  A little mom and pop enterprise. www.ribbons 
> <http://www.ribbons>unlimited.com or better to call 1 800 250-7476.
> 
> 
> You can even specify light, medium or heavy ink and be sure and ask for 
> the reversing rivets.  Their spools dont alway fully snap on 32/33 as I 
> mentioned in last email.
> 
> 
> They are nice folks and good to deal with.  The wife answers the phone 
> and husband is working in the same room as you order.
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> 
> Wayne
> 
> KB1FDW

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Richard Knoppow
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