Dominant Industry Standard 121 Fishermen at Sea – 25ml Fountain Pen Ink

Turner painted moonlight better than almost anyone of his era — the way it turns open water into something both calm and unsettled at once. Fishermen at Sea takes its colour from that particular quality of night: deep, textured, and green in a way that reads as genuinely natural rather than decorative.

Dominant Industry Standard 121 Fishermen at Sea is a 25ml fountain pen ink from the brand's Painter Series, made in small batches in Paju, South Korea. It's the third chapter of the series, inspired by J.M.W. Turner's 1796 painting of the same name, and stands as the Standard companion to Harbor of Dieppe, a shimmering Pearl ink released in the same set.

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

The Colour

Base Tone

Fishermen at Sea is a deep moss green to forest green — practical, legible, and genuinely dark without ever tipping into black. Some writers notice a faint blue undertone, particularly when the ink is diluted, though it's subtle enough to go unnoticed in ordinary handwriting. Reviewers who collect green inks often single this one out as a favourite specifically because it holds its character better in actual writing than in a flat swatch.

Shading

Fishermen at Sea shows low, understated shading — a slight tonal shift toward a lighter green visible in larger swabs or broader nib strokes, with the fuller depth of the colour reserved for pooled or heavily saturated areas.

Sheen & Shimmer

Fishermen at Sea has no sheen and no shimmer, confirmed consistently across independent reviews. As a Standard Series ink, its appeal comes entirely from its colour and restrained shading rather than any added effect.

Ink Properties at a Glance

Flow & Dry Time

An average, well-behaved flow, with dry time of approximately 30 seconds on a medium nib on Rhodia paper.

Water Resistance

Moderate — not fully waterproof, but with reasonable pigment hold under light moisture exposure.

Formula & Safety

A dye-based ink, pH-neutral and safe for resin and celluloid fountain pens.

Paper Performance

Fishermen at Sea performs cleanly on premium papers such as Tomoe River, Rhodia, and Leuchtturm, with no meaningful feathering or bleed-through. On lower-quality copy paper, expect some feathering and bleeding with broader nib sizes.

Recommended Uses

• Daily journaling and everyday writing — a dependable, easy-to-read green suited to long writing sessions
• Nature and seascape-themed correspondence — a natural fit for anything referencing the sea, storms, or moonlit water
• Swatching and green ink collecting — a well-regarded, saturated moss green that holds up well next to other greens in a collection

About the Painter Series

The Painter Series is Dominant Industry's collection inspired by great works of art, pairing complex, nature-drawn inks with the artists and paintings behind them. This release draws from J.M.W. Turner, a master of Romanticism known for his dramatic depictions of light, weather, and water — his 1796 painting Fishermen at Sea, showcasing his skill with moonlight, is the direct inspiration for this ink's colour.

About Dominant Industry

Dominant Industry is a South Korean ink studio based in Paju, dedicated to small-batch production and colours drawn from natural light, landscape, and — in the case of the Painter Series — fine art. Each release is built around a specific visual reference point, aiming for what the brand describes as "bottled light."

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 pen inks, papers, and writing instruments 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 inks that go beyond the ordinary.