Blickensderfer Typewriter Ink Roller, Hand Made To Order
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7606 | Maker: Blickensderfer |
I have sold all of my pressing and molding equipment, but so many requests have come in that I will be making these one-at-a time by hand. I can no longer make these in quantity. There may be a 24-36 hr delay before shipping because I have to make these as-needed. Price is $15.99, which includes shipping. If you need more than 1, I WILL REFUND SHIPPING OVERPAYMENT as calculated into price. “Hello Blicky!!!” Out of frustration over the condition of the original (mis-shapen and disin...tegrating) inking roller on the Blickensderfer, I have decided to make replacement inking rollers so that you can use your Blick for more than just its inherent beauty. Replacement office supply store rubber or neoprene foam rollers don't do a sufficient job on a Blickensderfer, they need to be made from high density wool as original, and wetted with ink during use and as necessary. These are moulded and pressed out of incredibly dense blocking wool, which holds ink very well. I have made these a little exact to size, but you might need to razor (or sand paper on a flat surface) a tiny bit of material off to make the fit on your machine perfect. DETAILED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED. While you are waiting for the roller to arrive, may I suggest obtaining some black stamp pad ink? I have gotten to like using Arbor Products Premium Stamp Pad Refill Ink. The price is right, it is a very good quality ink, and the 2oz bottle will last a long time. These new rollers work wonderfully, and hold ink very well. You'll be happy to use your Blick again. I never realized I would be making so many of these, but obviously there is still a need in this world. A customer overseas has submitted the last photo, which is one of my rollers in use typing in Indonesian! Enjoy!
NOTE: it is very important to follow the instructions and pre-wet the roller with ink and cycle through all the keys to get the dry letter wheel ready for use. Then ENJOY!
NOTE: it is very important to follow the instructions and pre-wet the roller with ink and cycle through all the keys to get the dry letter wheel ready for use. Then ENJOY!
