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Ribbon Spools Are Not Interchangeable: A Field Guide

There are at least a dozen incompatible spool designs in common circulation. Buying the wrong size means a ribbon that will not feed. Here is how to identify what your machine actually takes.

May 25, 2026 · Henry Kessel

Rows of typewriter ribbon spools in different colours.

Parts & Accessories

Choosing a Ribbon: Cotton, Nylon, Silk, and What Each One Costs You

The label just says 'universal typewriter ribbon'. In practice, the material — cotton, nylon, silk — changes the impression, the lifespan, and whether you can re-ink at home.

April 8, 2026 · Sofia Barros

A pair of vintage typewriter ribbon spools next to a portable machine.

Restoration Tutorials

Replacing a Ribbon on Almost Any Machine

Universal spools, fabric versus nylon, DIN standards versus proprietary reels. A ten-minute job that looks intimidating the first time and never intimidating again.

March 18, 2026 · Sofia Barros