inking ribbons

[estherhays]

Re Ribbons for Stenoram Ultra -

I have a couple of ribbon cartridges that Top Cat Steno in Louisiana drilled the hole in the top. Re-inking is not working very well. I put a drop in, let it soak in (sometimes an hour or so), then another drop, etc., ten times or so. It doesn't seem to write much darker at all. Any suggestions? What am I doing wrong?

Thanks - Esther