History of the Typewriter

— 159 — on a small wheel in six rows, two rows each being allotted to the lower case, upper case, and figures. This wheel is mounted on an upright post, which also supports a cam. Working freely in this is a pin, and on the depression of a key, the pin is forced down to a greater or less extent, varying according to the position of the selected letter upon the typewheel. When the pin can travel no farther an automatic impression is made. On the key being released, the driving pin is forced back again to the starting point, ready for the next letter. The inking is effected by means of a ribbon working on two spools, which are readily interchanged for others or to replace a worn out ribbon with another. The lower-case letters are on the lower row on the wheel, and the depression of the shift-key does not effect the wheel, as in other machines, but by means of the long levers shown in the illustration, raises the whole of the carriage one or two steps as may be required. This renders the movement in order to bring the fingers into play rather deep, but this does not, for the class of user to whom the Moya particularly appeals, constitute any defect, although operators of other machines might find it a little awkward. It manifolds well, and will cut a good stencil. The machine is fully equipped with scale bar, warning bell, marginal stops, and so on, and presents a remarkably neat appear- ance. Its weight is but small, and it is, in consequence, very portable.