Welcome back to our weekly ink exploration! Let’s dive into this week’s feature, the Dominant Industry Autumn Forest Ink review. You’ll love seeing more of this lush and mysterious olive green. It brings all the cozy fall vibes you could ever want from an ink bottle. Grab your pumpkin spice, get comfy, and let’s see if this ink is worth raking into your collection (spoiler alert: it comes with a bit of a wild streak).

About the Ink Maker: Dominant Industry

Dominant Industry has been making quite the splash in the fountain pen community with its vibrant and intriguing inks, not to mention the eye-catching packaging (it’s absolutely immaculate – and that’s difficult when you’re talking about fountain pen inks). Based in South Korea, Dominant Industry creates inks that spark creativity and draw out that “wow” factor. If you haven’t yet taken a dip into their collection, buckle up – this brand doesn’t do boring.

About the Ink Series: Pearl Series

The Dominant Industry Autumn Forest Ink is part of their Pearl Series, a collection of shimmering and glistening inks that bring an extra level of depth and charm to your writing. Autumn Forest fits right in with its rich, moody tones and subtle shimmer. Perfect for capturing the enchanting feel of fall nostalgia, Autumn Forest is also an excellent choice for winter, the holidays, or even Christmas. Its deep, mossy green tones paired with red shimmer evoke festive warmth, making it a versatile ink for any cozy season. with a dark olive hue accented by a mysterious red sheen.

About the Ink: Dominant Industry Autumn Forest Ink

Autumn Forest is a mossy green that shimmers red. Whether you’re using it to celebrate fall or adding some holiday flair to your writing, Autumn Forest fits the bill—well-behaved and interesting, which is quite a desirable combo, as I’m sure you know. It’s an ink that surprises you (in the best way possible), making your everyday writing look subtly stunning. 

The Dominant Industry Autumn Forest Ink Review Test Results:

We put Autumn Forest through our usual gauntlet of tests—yes, we might have overworked it a bit, but it’s all in the name of inky science. Our trusty J. Herbin Glass Dip Pen (writes similar to a medium nib) teamed up with Rhodia Lined Paper to give us all the nitty-gritty details.

Other Products Used During the Autumn Forest Ink Review

• J. Herbin Glass Dip Pen (medium nib equivalent)
• Rhodia Lined Paper (because we like our paper to treat our inks as kindly as possible)

Dominant Industry Ink Bottle & Packaging

Ah, packaging—Dominant Industry doesn’t do anything halfway. The Autumn Forest ink comes in a lovely 25ml glass bottle shaped like a droplet (because why have a boring bottle when you can have this?). It’s neatly tucked in a drawstring duster bag and a box, complete with a dropper for easy use. There’s even a sticker to prove the cap hasn’t been tampered with—because nothing says “I’m fancy” quite like a tamper-proof seal.

Dry Time: Autumn Forest Ink Review

Dry time for Autumn Forest clocks in around 15 seconds. So, if you’re the type who likes to swipe your hand across your work right after writing… maybe don’t. Patience is a virtue, my friends.

Bleed: Did the Ink Bleed Through the Paper?

Good news here—there was no bleed through on our Rhodia Paper. This ink knows how to keep its cool, at least in terms of bleed resistance.

Was There Any Feathering? 

Another win: no feathering was spotted during the test. This ink keeps its lines clean and crisp, which is a plus when you want your writing to look like it belongs in an autumn fairytale and not on a shaky pirate map.

Autumn Forest Ink Review Water Test Results: 

Does it play well with water? Eh… not so much. After running a wet cotton swab over the ink, there was significant running and line distortion. Lines turned lighter, ink smeared, and some lines even disappeared completely. It did not bleed through the paper, but let’s just say this ink isn’t winning any awards for water resistance.

Autumn Forest Ink 1-Dip Test: 

The 1-Dip Test (one dip of the glass pen to see how long it writes) performed well. We managed to get all three lines down with plenty of ink left over. Efficiency, thy name is Autumn Forest (at least when it comes to ink usage).

Special Properties: Any Signs of Shading, Sheen, or Shimmer? 

Autumn Forest offers medium shading, creating lovely gradients as you write, and has no sheen but plenty of red shimmer. The shimmer is most visible when using a cotton swab, but during regular writing with a glass dip pen, it’s more of a subtle accent. If you love an ink that masquerades as a great everyday ink but fulfills your secret wish for hidden wonders, this shimmering olive green with a red twist is just the ticket.

Wrapping Up the Autumn Forest Ink Review: 

In summary, Dominant Industry Autumn Forest is a beautiful green with a touch of red sheen that gives it a unique edge—just don’t expect it to love water or dry quickly. It’s an ink that performs well on quality paper, looks stunning, and writes dark and visible. If you’re looking to add a mysterious, moody ink to your collection, this might just be the one. Grab your favorite notebook, put on some cozy socks, and get ready to embrace the Autumn Forest vibes.