Dominant Industry Pearl 023 Horizon — Turquoise, Purple Shimmer & Pearlescent Sheen Fountain Pen Ink (25ml)

Dominant Industry Pearl 023 Horizon — Turquoise, Purple Shimmer & Pearlescent Sheen Fountain Pen Ink (25ml)

Dominant Industry Pearl 023 Horizon is a 25ml shimmer fountain pen ink built around a vivid, medium turquoise — a clear, energetic cyan-blue that sits between sky blue and aquamarine, anchored by suspended purple and pinkish-violet metallic shimmer particles and finished with a pearlescent blue sheen that gives the ink its horizon-like quality. This is not a muted or grey-leaning turquoise. Horizon presents as a bright, luminous cyan-blue that earns its name: the colour of sky meeting water at the edge of the world, alive with shifting purple light and a pearlescent surface that changes with every angle.

Part of Dominant Industry's Pearl Collection — a series dedicated to shimmer inks with metallic particle suspension — Pearl 023 is a limited edition release from the seasonal "The Evening Horizon" series, a collection inspired by the layered light of a sunset at the horizon. The purple shimmer particles create a striking chromatic contrast with the turquoise base, evoking the moment when the last purple light of evening touches the blue of a wide sky or open water. The bottle continues the Pearl Collection's signature presentation: a 25ml glass bottle with a cloth bag and ink-assist straw.

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

What Makes Pearl 023 Horizon Different

Turquoise is a well-represented colour in fountain pen ink. Horizon does not attempt a straightforward turquoise — it layers a chromatic surprise on top of a familiar base. The purple and pinkish-violet shimmer particles are an unexpected and visually striking pairing with the cyan-blue base: warm purple light against cool turquoise, a combination that evokes the specific quality of evening light at the horizon where the colours of sky and sea are still distinct but beginning to blur.

The pearlescent blue sheen adds a third optical layer — a soft, iridescent surface quality that makes the ink appear to shift and shimmer even when the metallic particles are not catching direct light. Together, the turquoise base, purple shimmer, and pearlescent sheen create an ink that is genuinely multi-dimensional: a different colour at every angle, under every light, on every paper.

Colour Profile

Base Colour

Pearl 023 Horizon is a medium turquoise with a strong cyan character — a clear, vivid blue-green that sits closer to cyan and aquamarine than to teal or navy. In the bottle, it presents as a bright, luminous turquoise with an energetic, fresh quality. On the page, it dries to a saturated, clear cyan-blue that holds its vibrancy across nib sizes and paper types. It is a turquoise that reads as genuinely bright and clean — not grey-leaning, not green-dominant — with the kind of clear, open colour that suits its horizon inspiration.

Users consistently describe it as a vivid, fresh turquoise — aquamarine in character, sky-blue in feel, with a luminosity that makes it stand out on the page.

Shading

Low to moderate. Horizon exhibits a gentle tonal variation between lighter and denser areas of each stroke — a subtle gradient from lighter cyan in thinner strokes to a slightly deeper, richer turquoise at pooling points. The shading is present and adds quiet dimension to the writing, but does not produce dramatic light-to-dark separation. On premium papers with medium to broad nibs, the shading contributes a soft aquamarine depth to the base colour. Writers who appreciate gentle tonal variation will find it a pleasant complement to the shimmer and sheen effects.

Shimmer

Purple and pinkish-violet metallic shimmer particles, medium to high intensity. The purple shimmer is the defining optical surprise of Pearl 023 Horizon — warm, violet-pink metallic particles that create a vivid chromatic contrast against the cool turquoise base. The shimmer reads as a shifting pinkish-violet iridescence that catches light readily and produces a striking complementary colour effect: cool cyan and warm purple, each making the other more vivid by contrast. Some descriptions also note a navy halo effect at the stroke edges, adding a further layer of depth to the ink's optical character.

Shake gently before each use to redistribute settled shimmer particles evenly throughout the ink.

Sheen

Pearlescent blue, medium intensity. On smooth papers, Horizon develops a soft pearlescent blue sheen — an iridescent, nacrous surface quality that is consistent with the Pearl Collection's aesthetic and reinforces the ink's horizon-like visual character. Unlike the strong metallic sheens found in some other Pearl Collection inks, Horizon's sheen is pearlescent and luminous rather than sharply reflective, contributing to the overall impression of light on water. It is clearly present under directional light but does not dominate the ink's other optical effects.

Ink Properties at a Glance

Flow

Good. Pearl 023 Horizon flows at a smooth, reliable rate through standard converters and cartridge-converter systems — consistent and well-balanced without being notably wet or dry. As with all shimmer inks, regular pen maintenance is recommended to prevent particle accumulation in the feed.

Dry Time

Approximately 20 seconds on quality paper under normal conditions (medium nib on Rhodia) — notably fast for a shimmer ink, and one of the quicker-drying entries in the Pearl Collection. This makes Horizon a more practical shimmer ink for writers who work at speed or are prone to smudging.

Water Resistance

Low. Pearl 023 Horizon is a water-based dye ink with shimmer particle suspension and no meaningful water resistance. It will run or fade when exposed to moisture and is not suitable for documents requiring archival longevity. For archival applications, a pigment-based ink is recommended.

Feathering and Bleed-Through

Minimal on quality papers. On fountain-pen-friendly papers — Tomoe River, Rhodia, Clairefontaine, Midori MD — Horizon performs cleanly with well-defined stroke edges and no bleed-through. On standard absorbent papers, some feathering may occur and shimmer expression will be suppressed.

How to Get the Most Out of Pearl 023 Horizon

Shake before use. Shimmer particles settle at the bottom of the bottle between uses. A gentle shake before filling ensures even particle distribution and consistent shimmer expression throughout your writing session.

Recommended Paper

Pearl 023 Horizon rewards smooth, slow-absorbing papers that allow the purple shimmer particles to settle on the surface and the pearlescent sheen to develop fully:

• Tomoe River (52gsm or 68gsm) — the gold standard for shimmer inks; slow absorption allows purple shimmer particles to develop fully on the surface; pearlescent blue sheen most visible here; the turquoise base reads at maximum saturation with the most visible shading gradient
• Cosmo Air Light — excellent shimmer expression; the purple and pinkish-violet particles read with vivid contrast against the turquoise base; clean stroke edges; pearlescent sheen develops well
• Midori MD Paper — smooth surface supports good shimmer development; reliable everyday pairing that brings out the fresh, aquamarine character of the base colour
• Rhodia / Clairefontaine — consistent, dependable results; shimmer clearly visible; pearlescent sheen visible under good lighting; a practical everyday option

Avoid highly absorbent papers (standard copy paper, Moleskine). Fast absorption suppresses shimmer particles, eliminates the pearlescent sheen, and flattens the shading gradient.

Recommended Nibs

• Medium to Broad nibs — the primary recommendation; more ink on the page means more purple shimmer particles deposited and a more visible shading gradient; the pearlescent sheen develops most fully at broader nib sizes; the turquoise base reads at its most saturated and vivid
• Stub or Italic nibs — the variation between thick and thin strokes showcases the purple shimmer dramatically against the turquoise base; the complementary colour contrast is most visible in the heavier portions of each stroke
• Eyedropper pens — an excellent pairing; high ink volume and consistent flow maximise shimmer expression and ensure even particle distribution throughout long writing sessions
• Dip pens — well-suited to Horizon's vivid, expressive character; generous dip pen flow activates the purple shimmer fully and allows the pearlescent sheen to develop at stroke edges
• Fine nibs — the turquoise base reads cleanly; shimmer is present but more restrained; shading largely absent; functional and attractive for everyday use
• Extra-fine nibs — not recommended; risk of particle clogging in narrow feeds; shimmer suppressed; pearlescent sheen largely absent at this nib size

Pen Maintenance

As with all shimmer inks, flush your pen every 2–4 weeks to prevent metallic particle accumulation in the feed and nib channel. Pearl 023 Horizon is pH neutral and safe for resin and celluloid pens. Regular cleaning is essential for long-term pen health with any shimmer ink, particularly given the tendency of metallic particles to settle during periods of non-use.

Recommended Uses

• Everyday expressive writing — the vivid turquoise is highly legible and visually distinctive; the purple shimmer adds an unexpected chromatic contrast that makes everyday handwriting feel special
• Journaling and creative writing — the layered combination of turquoise, purple shimmer, and pearlescent sheen creates a visual depth that rewards the longer pages of sustained journaling
• Calligraphy and broad nib writing — the complementary colour contrast between turquoise base and purple shimmer is most expressive in calligraphic broad-stroke letterforms; stub and italic nibs bring out the full visual drama
• Seasonal and themed writing — inspired by the "Evening Horizon" series; well-suited to summer journaling, travel writing, seascape-themed correspondence, and any writing that calls for the colours of sky and water
• Fountain pen photography and swatching — the turquoise photographs with exceptional clarity under natural light; the purple shimmer creates a vivid complementary contrast in macro shots on Tomoe River; pearlescent sheen visible in raking-light photography

About the Pearl Collection

The Pearl Collection is Dominant Industry's dedicated shimmer ink line — a series of inks formulated around suspended metallic particles in richly coloured dye bases. Each ink in the Pearl Collection is designed to deliver a layered optical experience: a strong base colour, visible shimmer, and in many cases a complementary sheen. Pearl 023 Horizon is a limited edition entry from the seasonal "The Evening Horizon" series — one of the most visually dynamic inks in the collection, combining a vivid turquoise base with purple shimmer and a pearlescent blue sheen in a combination that captures the layered light of the horizon at dusk. Each bottle is presented with a cloth bag and ink-assist straw, reflecting the care that characterises the Pearl Collection.

About Dominant Industry

Dominant Industry is a South Korean fountain pen ink brand known for its Pearl Collection shimmer inks and a broad catalogue of richly formulated colours. Founded on a commitment to high-quality ink production, Dominant Industry has built a strong international following among fountain pen enthusiasts, calligraphers, and stationery collectors. Their inks are manufactured in South Korea and distributed through curated stationery retailers worldwide.

Product Specifications

Available at Shosai — Ottawa–Gatineau

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