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Typograph matrices are recognisable by the hook on their top. It is with this hook that they hang on the rods of the Typograph.

Illustration: side and perspective views of a Typograph matrix

The length of each matrix depends on its position. The more often lowercase letters are positioned in the middle of the machine, and the lesser often used letters more to the side. Then follows the punctuation. The capitals (uppercase) are positioned on the sides of the machines, and often are thicker because those letters are wider. A full overview of the Typograph keyboards can be found on this page.

Photo's: Left: all matrices put on a table for cleaning. Right: the matrices in position in the machine, which clearly illustrates how the longer matrices are positioned in the middle/top of the machine

• Linotype and Intertype matrices,
  which also could be used on the Linograph:
• Matrix information
• Matrix identification
  from different brands
• Linograph matrices:
• Matrix identification
• Ludlow matrices:
• Matrix information TODO
• Matrix identification
• Monotype matrices:
• Matrix information TODO
• Matrix identification
• Typograph matrices:
• Matrix information
• Model A matrix identification
• Model B matrix identification (TODO, need sources!)
• All Purpose Linotype
• Matrix information (TODO)
• Matrix identification

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