{"product_id":"dominant-industry-standard-a22-allegory-fountain-pen-ink","title":"Dominant Industry Standard A22 Allegory – 25ml Fountain Pen Ink","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlchemists loved a good pairing of opposites — soul and body, cold and warm, one thing that only makes sense next to its counterpart. Allegory takes its colour from exactly that idea: the unicorn, representing the soul, rendered in cool grey; the stag, representing the body, in warm grey. Blended together, they become something harder to name than either alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominant Industry Standard A22 Allegory\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 25ml fountain pen ink from the \u003cstrong\u003eStandard Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in small batches at Dominant Industry's studio in Paju, South Korea. It's the companion ink to Unknown Land in \"A Log of Elixir,\" a collection built around vintage illustration and alchemical storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable at \u003cstrong\u003eShosai\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shosai.ca\"\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 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eBase Tone\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAllegory is a \u003cstrong\u003edeep charcoal grey\u003c\/strong\u003e — as close to charcoal as an ink gets without actually being black, carrying a distinct blue-violet undertone that keeps it from ever feeling flat or purely neutral. Depending on the paper, it can dry closer to a midnight blue-grey or lean more purple, which is exactly the point: this is a grey built from two opposing tones rather than a single flat pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" 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\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAllegory shows \u003cstrong\u003egenuine, well-developed shading\u003c\/strong\u003e, moving from a pale grey through to a deep, blue-violet charcoal wherever the ink pools — particularly visible with broader nibs or on papers that hold more ink. Reviewers who collect grey inks specifically have noted how hard it is to find a genuine substitute for this one, since most greys lean clearly warm or clearly cool rather than balancing both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSheen \u0026amp; Shimmer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAllegory has \u003cstrong\u003eno shimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a Standard Series ink, some light sheen may appear depending on nib size and paper, though the ink's character comes primarily from its shading and colour complexity rather than a strong metallic effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eInk Properties at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" 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\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA smooth, well-behaved flow suited to fountain pens, with a moderate dry time — not especially fast, but manageable for daily writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFormula \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edye-based ink\u003c\/strong\u003e, pH-neutral and safe for resin and celluloid fountain pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" 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\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAllegory has \u003cstrong\u003elow water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not suited to documents requiring permanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePaper Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAllegory performs well on fountain-pen-friendly papers, with the full shading range and blue-violet undertone most visible on premium, low-absorbency surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily journaling and formal correspondence\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sophisticated alternative to plain black or standard grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlchemy and mythology-themed writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — a natural fit for anything referencing dual symbolism, balance, or transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing with gold or silver-trimmed pens\u003c\/strong\u003e — its blue-violet undertone works elegantly against either metal finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eAbout the Standard Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStandard Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is Dominant Industry's core lineup of everyday fountain pen inks — no shimmer, no colour-changing effects, just richly developed colour and shading built for daily use. Allegory belongs to \"A Log of Elixir,\" released alongside a companion ink archiving book, wood stamp, and swatch materials exploring alchemical themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eAbout Dominant Industry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDominant Industry is a South Korean ink studio based in Paju, dedicated to small-batch production and colours drawn from natural light and landscape. Rather than working from a flat colour chart, the brand develops each ink around a specific narrative idea, aiming for what they describe as \"bottled light\" — colour 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 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" 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 scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\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\"\u003eStandard (A Log of Elixir collection)\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\"\u003eA22 Allegory\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\"\u003eCharcoal Grey with Blue-Violet Undertones\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\"\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\"\u003eSheen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLight, paper\/nib-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\"\u003eShading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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We carry a curated selection of premium fountain pen inks, papers, and writing instruments from the world's most respected stationery brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gatineau, QC — J9J 0K6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🛵 \u003cstrong\u003eLocal delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in the Ottawa–Gatineau area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong\u003eCanada-wide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🇨🇦 \u003cstrong\u003eBilingual service\u003c\/strong\u003e — English and French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhether you are new to fountain pens or a seasoned collector, Shosai is your local destination for inks that go beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dominant Industry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48702798823649,"sku":"DI-SS-A22","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/files\/1_d00cc734-1c09-44a4-bdfa-b56e78813761.png?v=1784643132","url":"https:\/\/shosai.ca\/products\/dominant-industry-standard-a22-allegory-fountain-pen-ink","provider":"Shosai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}