Ek2 Ribbon for my ek2, good or bad?

[4th division]

Hello.

I was offered this ribbon for my EK2.

good/bad? Opinions please

Thanks in advance

[Adrian]

It looks ok at first glance but the scan isn't the best.

[Robert P.]

Please scan both sides of the ribbon...

You want the 'loops' on the very edge to be the same both on the front and the back of the ribbon = both sides, front and back. 'Loops', not a loop stitch on only one side of the reverse or front (one of the side stitches is really weird). These are from Pakistan or somewhere, and can pass the blacklight test, but have far less number of weaves across the ribbon. The originals are made from a silk/cotton blend, fairly thick, strong. And a thread pulled from the end will burn ash-free, smoke-free = clean. The repros burn with smoke.

Yours does look OK because of the fine weave across the ribbon, and the orange/red color.

Robert

[Robert P.]

Here's a nice photo showing the 'loops' on both sides of the ribbon, front and back...

Robert

[Rob E.]

That was very informative, thank you.

I learn something new everytime I log on here.

Love it.

[4th division]

Thanks Guys

As no-one replied, we all learn here. I hope some day I will have the same knowledge
Kind Regards,

Erik