Dominant Industry Pearl 025 Goryeo Celadon — Pale Blue-Green, Silver Shimmer & Pearlescent Sheen Fountain Pen Ink (25ml)

Dominant Industry Pearl 025 Goryeo Celadon — Pale Blue-Green, Silver Shimmer & Pearlescent Sheen Fountain Pen Ink (25ml)

Dominant Industry Pearl 025 Goryeo Celadon is a 25ml shimmer fountain pen ink inspired by the legendary celadon glazeware of Korea's Goryeo Dynasty — one of the most celebrated ceramic traditions in East Asian history, prized for its distinctive pale blue-green glaze with a depth and luminosity that has never been fully replicated. The ink captures that quality directly: a soft, low-saturation pale blue-green base with gentle green undertones, a silver and opalescent shimmer that evokes the glaze's inner light, and a pearlescent finish that shifts and shimmers with every angle of the page.

Part of Dominant Industry's Pearl Collection — a series dedicated to shimmer inks with metallic particle suspension — Pearl 025 is one of the most historically and aesthetically distinctive entries in the series. The pale blue-green base is intentionally understated, consistent with the quiet elegance of celadon ceramics, and the silver shimmer is refined and pearlescent rather than bold or metallic in the conventional sense. This is an ink for those who find beauty in subtlety, depth in restraint, and resonance in historical inspiration.

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

What Makes Pearl 025 Goryeo Celadon Different

Goryeo Celadon does not compete on brightness or saturation. It occupies a colour space that is rare in fountain pen ink: a pale, opalescent blue-green with the kind of quiet depth that rewards sustained attention rather than immediate impact. The silver shimmer is not aggressive or high-contrast — it is refined and integrated, evoking the way light moves across a celadon glaze rather than the sparkle of conventional glitter.

The shading is the detail that distinguishes Goryeo Celadon from other pale shimmer inks. Despite the low-saturation base, the ink reveals meaningful tonal variation in heavier applications — a visible gradient from very pale blue-green in hairline strokes to a deeper, more saturated blue-green at pooling points, with some descriptions noting a subtle yellow edge at the stroke boundaries. For writers who find most pale inks too flat, Goryeo Celadon offers unexpected depth within a restrained palette.

Colour Profile

Base Colour

Pearl 025 Goryeo Celadon is a pale, low-saturation blue-green — a soft, minty colour with simultaneous blue and green qualities and a gentle opalescent character. In the bottle, it presents as a very light blue-green, almost approaching a muted aqua or a pale jade. On the page, it dries to a gentle, restrained colour that is legible at medium to broad nib sizes but may appear quite pale — even approaching difficult to read — at fine or extra-fine nib sizes. The full chromatic character of Goryeo Celadon emerges most clearly with broader nibs and generous ink flow.

Writers consistently describe it as the colour of Goryeo celadon glaze — a pale, luminous blue-green with a quiet depth that evokes the specific historical and aesthetic tradition it is named after.

Shading

Low to moderate, with tonal complexity. Despite the pale base, Goryeo Celadon exhibits meaningful tonal variation between lighter and denser areas of each stroke — a gradient from very pale blue-green in hairline strokes to a noticeably deeper and more saturated blue-green at pooling points. Some descriptions note a subtle yellow edge at stroke boundaries, adding a further layer of complexity to the ink's colour behaviour. In swab applications and broader nib writing, the shading can appear quite expressive — a range from near-white pale to a fully realised blue-green. In everyday fine-nib writing, the shading is largely absent and the base reads as consistently pale.

Shimmer

Silver and opalescent shimmer particles, medium intensity. The shimmer of Goryeo Celadon is deliberately refined — silver and pearlescent rather than boldly metallic, producing a soft inner glow that complements the pale blue-green base without overwhelming it. Some descriptions note hints of both gold and silver in the shimmer, producing a subtle warmth alongside the cool silver. The overall effect is of light moving across a ceramic glaze — luminous, gentle, and entirely consistent with the ink's historical inspiration.

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

Sheen

Pearlescent silver, low to medium intensity. Goryeo Celadon does not develop a strong traditional metallic sheen. The pearlescent quality of the shimmer particles contributes a soft, opalescent surface finish that is consistent with the Pearl Collection's aesthetic — a quiet luminosity rather than a pronounced reflective edge. Writers looking for a dramatic copper, pink, or green sheen will find Goryeo Celadon focused on its shimmer and base colour character. The overall impression is of a ceramic surface under soft light: gentle, luminous, and refined.

Ink Properties at a Glance

Flow

Good. Pearl 025 Goryeo Celadon flows at a smooth, reliable rate through standard converters and cartridge-converter systems — consistent and well-balanced across a range of pen and nib combinations. As with all shimmer inks, regular pen maintenance is recommended to prevent particle accumulation in the feed.

Dry Time

Approximately 30 seconds on quality paper under normal conditions — slightly faster than many other inks in the Pearl Collection, making Goryeo Celadon a reasonably practical shimmer ink for everyday use.

Water Resistance

Low. Pearl 025 Goryeo Celadon 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 — Goryeo Celadon 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 025 Goryeo Celadon

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 025 Goryeo Celadon rewards smooth, slow-absorbing papers that allow the silver shimmer particles to settle on the surface and the opalescent sheen to develop:

• Tomoe River (52gsm or 68gsm) — the gold standard for shimmer inks; slow absorption allows silver shimmer particles to develop fully on the surface; the pale blue-green base reads at its most refined and the tonal shading is most visible here; pearlescent quality most developed
• Cosmo Air Light — excellent shimmer expression; the silver and opalescent particles read with crisp clarity against the pale blue-green base; clean stroke edges
• Midori MD Paper — smooth surface supports good shimmer development; reliable everyday pairing that preserves the quiet, elegant character of the base colour
• Rhodia / Clairefontaine — consistent, dependable results; shimmer clearly visible; a practical everyday option

Avoid highly absorbent papers (standard copy paper, Moleskine). Fast absorption suppresses shimmer particles and may make the already-pale base colour appear washed out and nearly invisible.

Recommended Nibs

• Medium to Broad nibs — the primary recommendation; more ink on the page brings out the silver shimmer and allows the shading gradient to develop; the pale blue-green base reads with more presence and legibility at broader sizes
• Stub or Italic nibs — the variation between thick and thin strokes showcases the shading and gives the shimmer a dynamic expression across the page; particularly effective for calligraphy and artistic writing inspired by historical aesthetics
• 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 Goryeo Celadon's refined, artistic character; generous dip pen flow activates the shimmer fully and allows the opalescent quality to develop
• Fine nibs — the pale base is legible but light; shimmer is present but restrained; shading largely absent; functional but does not fully showcase the ink's depth or shimmer character
• Extra-fine nibs — not recommended; the base colour may be too pale to read clearly; risk of particle clogging in narrow feeds; shimmer largely suppressed

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 025 Goryeo Celadon is pH neutral and safe for resin and celluloid pens. Dominant Industry's Pearl Collection formulas are considered relatively pen-friendly among shimmer inks, but regular cleaning remains essential for long-term pen health.

Recommended Uses

• Historically and culturally inspired writing — the Goryeo Dynasty celadon inspiration makes this ink a natural choice for East Asian art history enthusiasts, ceramic collectors, and anyone drawn to the aesthetics of Korean cultural heritage
• Calligraphy and East Asian brush-inspired writing — the pale blue-green and silver shimmer evoke the colour palette of traditional Korean and East Asian ceramic art; stub and italic nibs bring out the ink's full tonal range
• Journaling and personal writing — the quiet, restrained character of Goryeo Celadon suits reflective, personal writing where a historically resonant and visually distinctive colour adds depth without demanding attention
• Art and mixed media — compatible with dip pens and brush application; the silver shimmer and opalescent quality add a ceramic-like depth to illustrated pages and decorative elements
• Fountain pen photography and swatching — the opalescent shimmer photographs softly under natural light; the shading gradient is most dramatic in swab photography on Tomoe River; the pale blue-green base provides a distinctive, historically evocative colour

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 025 Goryeo Celadon is one of the most historically grounded entries in the series — a pale blue-green with silver and opalescent shimmer that draws directly from one of Korea's most celebrated artistic traditions. 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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