It's 12.12.12!

The shift in print density noticeable more near the end and the not quite aligning letters are due to my typing while Mrs.  sleeps.  If I typed in the closet as Mike Speegle does, I'd awaken her.  The only closet in our house large enough to fit into is the one in the bedroom.  I tried using less pressure to keep the clacks as quiet as possible.

The parenthetical note should state from about and not for about.

Speaking of which...I think this typewriter will be the first to have its platen recovered and feed roller rebuilt by J.J. Short.

Check out their typewriter services page.

Celebrate today!  It is the last matching number day of the century!

Ribbon Restoration Part 3, The Pelikan Silk Ribbon

Typewriter Ribbon Restoration Part 2

I do not stop moving the can while I spray the robbon.  I make one sweep from supply spool end to take-up spool end in one second or less.  I only put a mist (and sometimes a small puddle or two) along the ribbon.  Wiping after the spray will even out any puddles.

One correction is that I left out LIGHTLY wipe the excess.  I just wipe with enough pressure to even-out the WD-40.

When finished the ribbon will feel slightly oily or wet yet not excessively so.

Here is Cameron's post on one of his typewriters where he described how he treated a ribbon with WD-40.  I hope he does not mind I linked to his blog.
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