Hmmm. If you are talking about rhe inked ribbon *only*, then I'm at a loss who would be the best bulk ribbon supplier.
But if you are asking about typewriter ribbons on spools, that narrows the field for me.
The spools for my Smith-Corona Skyriter are somewhat rare (1-11/16" diameter, splined spindle), which is either B29, or SC-64, so I go with some of the bigger names on eBay or Amazon.com to get them.
The original Skyriter metal spools are no longer available, so I have to be satisfied with the plastic ones.
Ribbons Unlimited or FJA Products can supply my habit.
NOTE: These guys supply Nylon ribbons.
If you want cotton ribbons, you can get it from Ribbons Unlimited, but not on the spools I need. No biggie; I'll just wind them onto a pair os empties I have lying around.
If you want silk ribbon, then I have to go overseas to a European dealer (I think the seller's eBay handle is "wepper"). Again, I have to wind it onto my own spools. And wait 2-3 weeks for international shipping.to the American West Coast.
Oh, you want black/red? Ribbons Unlimited.
Oh, you want Green? Purple? Blue? FJA Products.
They may not be cheap, but they deliver a quality product, and ship quickly enough.
I'm not supposed to be such a typing fanatic to need more than a new ribbon every 90 days, so your need to be more economical may override my need for convenience and timliness.
-- Ardie
