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Need a Typewriter Ribbon? Let Us Help You Find It!"

Most Typewriter ribbons for manual typewriters now fit into three "groups", Group 1, Group 4 and Group 9. Use our handy guide below to find out which ribbon you need. 

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Group 1 Ribbons:

Manual typewriters brands that take a group 1 ribbon are Olympia, Adler, Erika, Blue Bird, Triumph and Facit.

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Group 4 Ribbons:

Manual typewriters brands that take a group 4 ribbon are Olivetti typewriters and some later Underwood Portables.

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Group 9 Ribbons​

Manual typewriters brands that take a group 9 ribbon are Hermes, Silver Reed, Brother, Royal Portables, Earlier Underwood Portable typewriters and Earlier Smith Corona Typewriters.

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If you cant find your brand here or are unsure please don't hesitate to contact us either through our chat button online, through email at georgeblackman@tiscali.co.uk or over the phone on (01424) 217550, we are always happy to help.

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Group 1 Ribbon

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Group 4 Ribbon

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Group 9 Ribbon

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