{"product_id":"dominant-industry-pearl-013-christmas-red-fountain-pen-ink","title":"Dominant Industry Pearl 013 Christmas Red – 25ml Fountain Pen Ink (Gold Shimmer)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDominant Industry Pearl 013 Christmas Red — 25ml Fountain Pen Ink\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRed is the easiest colour to get wrong in an ink. Too orange and it loses its warmth; too dark and it reads as burgundy; too bright and it feels cheap on the page. Christmas Red lands somewhere that most red inks do not — a deep, traditional festive red with gold glitter suspended in it, the kind of colour that looks good on envelopes, in a journal, or anywhere you want writing to carry a little seasonal weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominant Industry Pearl 013 Christmas Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 25ml fountain pen ink from the \u003cstrong\u003ePearl Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in small batches in Paju, South Korea. Like all Pearl Series inks, it uses eco-friendly, cosmetic-grade shimmer particles (up to 50 microns) milled fine enough to pass through standard fountain pen feeds without clogging — shake the bottle before each fill to keep the gold evenly suspended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAvailable at \u003cstrong\u003eShosai\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shosai.ca\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003eshosai.ca\u003c\/a\u003e) in Gatineau \/ Ottawa — with in-store pickup (J9J 0K6) and Canada-wide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Red\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChristmas Red is a \u003cstrong\u003edeep, warm red\u003c\/strong\u003e — not coral, not crimson, not rose. It reads as a fully saturated, traditional holiday red on most papers, with just enough warmth in its undertone to feel rich rather than flat. The colour dries slightly different from how it looks when wet, which is typical of Pearl Series inks; on Tomoe River and similar low-absorbency papers, the final colour holds closer to the wet tone and the gold shimmer stays visible and defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Gold Shimmer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe shimmer is unmistakably \u003cstrong\u003egold\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm, metallic, and generous enough to catch light at most angles in medium and broad nib writing. In fine-line strokes it sits quietly; in swatches and broader lettering, the gold and red work together the way they do on most things that come out at this time of year. The particles are made from eco-friendly materials and are fine enough to behave well in standard fountain pen feeds. Regular cleaning after use is recommended, as with any shimmer ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eShading\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eReviewers differ slightly on how much shading Christmas Red shows — some find it low, others rate it high. What most agree on is that the variation is there, particularly on premium, low-absorbency paper, where the ink's tonal range between thin and full-pressure strokes is visible and adds texture to longer writing samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSheen\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChristmas Red has \u003cstrong\u003eno sheen\u003c\/strong\u003e. The visual interest comes entirely from the gold shimmer and the depth of the red base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFlow \u0026amp; Dry Time\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAverage flow, with dry time landing somewhere between 20 and 30 seconds depending on nib, paper, and how wet the line is. On Rhodia with a medium nib, closer to 20 seconds; on more absorbent surfaces, faster still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChristmas Red has \u003cstrong\u003emoderate to high water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e for a dye-based ink — not waterproof, but solid enough that light moisture exposure leaves the writing legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eBest Paper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTomoe River, Cosmo Air Light, and Rhodia all let the gold shimmer sit cleanly on the surface and develop well. On standard copy paper, expect the shimmer to sink slightly and the shading to flatten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eNib Recommendation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium or broad nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e give the shimmer the best chance to show. Extra-fine nibs may clog over time and suppress the gold effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Reach for It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChristmas Red is a seasonal ink, but not a narrowly seasonal one. It works for holiday cards and gift envelopes in December; it also works for any writing where a deep, confident red is the right choice. The gold shimmer makes it festive without being costume-y. Pen Chalet compared it directly to Dominant Industry's Apple Blossom — Christmas Red reads warmer and more traditional where Apple Blossom goes pinkish and bright, so if you want a genuinely red red with some sparkle, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Dominant Industry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDominant Industry was founded in Paju, South Korea, with a focus on small-batch ink production. Their Pearl Series uses an additive colour process — reflective and transparent pigments layered together so the ink incorporates natural light rather than simply covering a surface. The goal, as the brand describes it, is ink that can be felt as much as seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDominant Industry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePearl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eInk Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e013 Christmas Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSouth Korea (Paju)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e25ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eInk Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDye-based fountain pen ink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBase Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDeep Warm Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eShimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGold, eco-friendly particles (up to 50μm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSheen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eShading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow to high (paper-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDry Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~20–30 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 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