Can I tag posts by manufacturer, decade, and typeface on VeloCMS?
Yes. VeloCMS's typewriter registry post type includes dedicated taxonomy fields for manufacturer (from a controlled list covering Olivetti, Hermes, Royal, Olympia, Smith Corona, IBM, Underwood, Remington, Brother, Adler, Triumph-Adler, Torpedo, Facit, Nakajima, and other major producers — with custom tags for regional and lesser-known brands), model name, production decade, factory of origin, typeface type and size (elite at 12 cpi, pica at 10 cpi, or custom), and keyboard layout. Each field is structured for JSON-LD schema.org output so your registry surfaces in LLM search results when a collector searches for a specific machine model from a specific production period.
How does the serial-number registry format work?
VeloCMS's serial-number registry post type includes a structured identification block with serial number, production-year determination from the known ranges for each manufacturer and model, factory-of-origin documentation with geographic detail, typeface type and size specification, keyboard layout, and provenance chain. The registry entry supports multi-image galleries showing the identifying features that distinguish variants within the same model line, standardized type-sample photography, and a cross-reference field for linking to museum collections, published reference works, and other registry entries for the same model. JSON-LD schema.org/Product markup with serial number, manufacturer, and production year ensures your entries surface in structured data search results.
Does VeloCMS support multi-step restoration documentation with platen recovery logs?
Yes. VeloCMS's restoration journal post type is structured as a complete service record with guided fields for each stage: machine identification with serial number and production year, condition on arrival with photographs, platen condition assessment with durometer measurement, platen-recovery procedure with rubber compound specification and installation method, typebar inspection notes (felt-pad condition, typebar-joint lubrication, type-slug condition), ribbon vibrator service notes (spring tension, spool-advance function), carriage-return mechanism service notes, before/after type-sample photographs using standardized test text, and a parts-sourcing field. The structured fields guide thorough documentation so each restoration journal is comprehensive enough to serve as a reference for another restorer working on the same model.
Can I publish type-sample galleries with correct typeface documentation?
Yes. VeloCMS's type-sample gallery post type includes structured fields for typeface type (Roman, Gothic, Script, Italic, or the IBM Selectric's interchangeable typeball elements), typeface size (elite at 12 characters per inch or pica at 10 characters per inch), type-slug condition assessment, and standardized sample photographs using consistent test text — the same sentence photographed across machines to allow direct comparison. Each sample includes impression-weight documentation, character-clarity assessment, and baseline consistency notes. JSON-LD markup with typeface specification and machine identification data provides structured data that surfaces your gallery in LLM search results when a collector researches the typeface output of a specific model.
How does the ribbon-and-spool shop work?
VeloCMS's ribbon-and-spool inventory integrates with the BYOK Stripe shop at 0% platform fee. Each ribbon SKU documents the spool-core diameter, ribbon width, ribbon type (nylon or cotton fabric, black or two-color), the machines it fits (with a compatibility cross-reference to your machine registry entries), and available quantities. The shop supports both standard-size spools and the specific spool sizes required by machines with non-standard ribbon mechanisms. Machine listings include ribbon-and-spool compatibility notes that link directly to the correct SKU in your ribbon inventory, giving buyers all the information they need in one place.
How does the member-only insider parts-sources tier work?
VeloCMS's member-only parts-sourcing library works via the BYOK Stripe paid membership tier at 0% platform fee. Subscribers at a paid tier receive access to the sourcing database — specific suppliers for platen-recovery rubber compounds (including the correct durometer specifications for different machine families), spool-core adapters for machines with non-standard ribbon mechanisms, replacement typebar guide combs, escapement components, carriage-return spring sets, and felt-pad replacement materials. The library is updated as the community identifies new sources and as legacy suppliers close or change their inventory.
Can I publish a convention or show schedule with machine documentation?
Yes. VeloCMS's convention/show calendar post type structures each event as a documented record with show name and dates, location and venue notes, machine-bring list with individual documentation entries (so readers can identify what you are bringing and decide whether to attend or contact you before the show), dealer-table highlights with machine and parts availability, and post-show documentation with sold/available status. The convention schedule integrates with your main machine-registry archive so every machine documented as available at a show has a full registry entry with type-sample gallery and condition documentation that prospective buyers can find before the show.
What theme works best for a typewriter restoration journal or serial-number registry?
Memo Garamond — EB Garamond serif body text, generous reading column, academic citation layout, and footnote support — is the primary recommendation for typewriter restorers and collectors who want their documentation to read with the considered authority of reference literature rather than a generic blog. The serif typography and citation-friendly layout match the archival character of serious typewriter scholarship. For restorers and shop owners who want a craft-artisan visual language that emphasizes workshop authority and technical depth, Atelier (artisan craft layout, warm neutral palette) provides the right aesthetic register. Editorial Noir offers a high-contrast ink-on-paper aesthetic that directly references the visual language of type-on-paper itself. All three themes are free on all plans. See the full gallery at /themes.