Dominant Industry - Conjurer's Recipes - Wood Stamp

Every ink swatch page tells a small story, and this stamp is built to sit right in the margin of it. A smoking cauldron, a scattering of crystals, two corked potion bottles, and a scribble of stars and constellations around the edges — the kind of image that belongs next to a freshly swatched shimmer ink, or tucked into the corner of a page that's still finding its theme.

Dominant Industry Conjurer's Recipes Wood Stamp comes from a collaboration between Dominant Industry and Dohwa Stationery, the same studio behind the brand's ink-archiving books and collector materials. It's a small, wood-mounted rubber stamp designed to accompany ink logs, swatch pages, and anything with a slightly witchy or apothecary-inspired mood.

Available at Shosai (shosai.ca) in Gatineau / Ottawa — with in-store pickup (J9J 0K6) and Canada-wide shipping.

The Design

The illustration centres on a bubbling cauldron, its contents rising in a cloud of swirling steam, stars, and sparks. A crescent moon sits carved into the cauldron's belly. On either side, two glass potion bottles lean in — one stoppered with cork, one holding what looks like a tiny planet — surrounded by a cluster of faceted crystals at the base. Thin constellation lines and scattered stars frame the whole scene, giving it the feel of a page pulled from an alchemist's notebook rather than a standard decorative stamp.

How to Use It

This is a wood-mounted rubber stamp, carved for crisp, consistent impressions on paper. It works well with standard stamp pads, but for anyone planning to colour or fill the design using fountain pen ink, an oil-based ink pad is recommended over a water-based one — water-based pads tend to smear or bleed when layered with fountain pen inks, while oil-based pads hold a cleaner line. Several ink reviewers have used it specifically as a companion piece to ink swatch pages, painting the design in with a water brush and their latest ink find.

No ink pad is included with the stamp.

Recommended Uses

• Ink swatch pages and archiving — a natural pairing for anyone documenting their ink collection, especially alongside Dominant Industry's own Pearl and Standard series inks
• Journaling and bullet journaling — a small, self-contained illustration that adds atmosphere without overwhelming a page
• Scrapbooking, card making, and mixed media — works well for witchy, autumn, or apothecary-themed projects, Halloween cards, or potion-bottle labels

About Dominant Industry

Dominant Industry is a South Korean ink studio based in Paju, best known for its small-batch fountain pen and calligraphy inks. Products like this wood stamp extend the brand's storytelling into physical accessories designed to complement its ink collections — in this case, a piece built to sit alongside a page of freshly swatched colour.

Product Specifications

Available at Shosai — Ottawa–Gatineau

Shosai (shosai.ca) is a fine stationery boutique serving the Ottawa–Gatineau National Capital Region. We carry a curated selection of premium fountain pens, inks, papers, and writing accessories from the world's most respected stationery brands.

• 📍 In-store pickup: Gatineau, QC — J9J 0K6
• 🛵 Local delivery: Available in the Ottawa–Gatineau area
• 🚚 Canada-wide shipping
• 🇨🇦 Bilingual service — English and French

Whether you are new to fountain pens or a seasoned collector, Shosai is your local destination for pens, inks, and accessories that go beyond the ordinary.