Seal Impression Inker

I'm exceedingly disappointed in this inker. Like others have mentioned, the ink is way too runny, making seal impressions either too light or so saturated with ink it makes the seal impossible to make out in photocopies (a legal requirement for notarial seals in California, where I'm commissioned). After trying many different techniques, I'm afraid this inker is destined for the trash.

It certainly does the job but it doesn’t do a great job. Some insist you put little if any pressure on this for it to work and that may be true when new. The ink will soak into raised (frayed) letters and bleed which will only continue until dry. This may actually become more useful the more dried out the pad becomes. At this time its too ‘agressive’ with any impression. I have been able to get perfect inkings but not consistently. Too risky to depend on if you don’t have spare documents to work with.

The ink soaked impression sponge is very difficult to gauge how much pressure to apply. Too little and only a small portion of the paper is affected, and not the seal, too much and you end up with a large black circle that isn't any better than the embossed seal for scanning or faxing.I've had to redo the entire notary page after using this product.I haven't been able to get ink on the embossed area of my seal without getting ink smear on other areas.I've never come close to getting the embossed notary to look anything like it is shown in the pictures.

I always read reviews yet didnt think it was necessary when purchasing an inker. BIG mistake. I ruined the very first document I used it on. A solid black circle. Thankful the customer had a duplucate doc. Embarrassed I didnt charge for my service. Way too much ink no matter how light of a touch used it leaves unwanted black spots. Waste of money.

When it is new, you only need to sit it on the embossing. No pressure needed. Good product.

The seal impression inker works good. It was just a bit too much ink being released when impressed on seal, causing some ink bleeding and smearing.

This doesn’t really work well.

It leaves a faint ring around most of the impression. Wish it didn't do that.