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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. 

 

 

Group 1 Ribbons:

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

 

 

 

 

Group 4 Ribbons:

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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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