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Quick answer
Dominant Industry Pearl 005 Apple Blossom is a glitter fountain pen ink in a 25 ml (0.85 fl oz) glass bottle. The Korean maker says its Pearl glitter is cosmetic-grade, up to 50 micrometres across and low-clumping, and that it keeps tuning the series for fountain pens. It sits in our $$ band, $5 to $20 a bottle.
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Notes on these facts
Made in South Korea: Dominant Industry's own site calls itself a Korean ink company but does not print a made-in line on the product page. Galen Leather's spec row lists the origin as South Korea. Source. Price: example listing.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
Key takeaways
The bottle holds 25 ml (0.85 fl oz), which fills a 0.8 ml LAMY Z28 converter about 31 times.
Dominant Industry says Pearl glitter particles are up to 50 micrometres, which is 0.05 mm.
The maker's Pearl range starts at number 005 and runs past 029, so Apple Blossom is one of at least 23 numbered Pearl colors.
On November 1, 2026 Galen Leather listed the ink at US$20.00, the top of our $$ band ($5-20), and showed it sold out.
Dominant Industry publishes no water resistance, pH figure or release year for Apple Blossom.
What is Dominant Industry Apple Blossom?
Dominant Industry Apple Blossom is Pearl 005, a glitter fountain pen ink from a Korean maker that sells in a 25 ml (0.85 fl oz) glass bottle. Dominant Industry’s product page pairs a photo of pink apple blossom with a swab of the ink, which dries to a deep rose-red with fine specks of glitter.
The maker’s brand page says it is “a Korean ink company” that takes its colors from nature. The name “Dominant” comes from the dominant color in a palette, and each ink is meant to bottle one such color.
Apple Blossom specs
Spec
Value
Maker
Dominant Industry, South Korea
Series
Pearl, number 005
Volume
25 ml (0.85 fl oz), glass bottle
Bottle opening
18 mm (0.71 in), per Galen Leather
Bottle shape
Round-bottomed bulb with a dark cap (maker’s photo)
Glitter
Cosmetic-grade, eco-friendly material, particles up to 50 micrometres (maker)
Acidity
“Mild”, comparable to everyday liquids such as milk for the most acidic Dominant ink (maker); no pH figure
Water resistance
Not stated
Release date, barcode
Not stated
Price band
$$ ($5-20 per bottle)
Galen Leather’s spec row adds a dry time of 30 seconds. The same figure appears on its Dominant Blue page, so treat it as a shop template rather than a test of this ink.
What does the Pearl series add?
Pearl is Dominant Industry’s glitter range, and the maker says it is still tuning these inks for fountain pens. Its brand page states the glitter is cosmetic-grade, made from eco-friendly material, with fine particles of up to 50 micrometres and a low tendency to clump, “supporting smooth flow and helping reduce the risk of clogging”.
That is a maker claim, not our test. Fifty micrometres is 0.05 mm, small next to a nib slit, but glitter inks still settle in the bottle. Shake the bottle gently before filling and flush the pen soon after use.
How does Apple Blossom write?
On the maker’s own samples it lays down a red line with a glitter dust and a darker edge where the ink pools. Dominant Industry shows a swab made with a glass muddler and a loop exercise written with a Brause cito fein nib. The glitter shows more in the wet, wide swab than in the thin written line.
We have not tested this ink, so judge flow and shading in your own pen. A broader nib shows more sparkle than an extra fine one.
Who is Dominant Industry Apple Blossom for?
It suits people who want a sparkling red for a journal or letters and are willing to flush a pen after.
Journaling and planning: Dominant Industry says Pearl glitter is up to 50 micrometres and low-clumping, and that it keeps tuning the series for fountain pen use.
Skip it if you want a waterproof ink or a pen you rarely clean: the maker states no water resistance and glitter inks reward regular flushing.
How many times can you fill a pen from one bottle?
A 25 ml bottle fills a LAMY Z28 converter about 31 times. The table divides the bottle by each filler’s capacity and rounds down.
How does Apple Blossom compare with the maker’s Standard inks?
Standard is the maker’s plain-ink line; Pearl adds glitter. Dominant Industry’s own site separates the two series, so the quickest way to see the difference is Dominant Blue, a Standard color with no glitter claim on its page. For a scented line from the same maker, read Duftrausch.
In South Korea, according to Galen Leather; the maker itself says only that it is a Korean ink company. Dominant Industry’s pages print no factory, town or made-in line. Its product page links to a Naver Smartstore shop, which is the maker’s own sales channel in Korea.
On November 1, 2026 Galen Leather listed the bottle at US$20.00 and showed it sold out. In the US, price and stock vary by shop; we place it in the $$ band.
Frequently asked questions
How much ink is in a Dominant Industry Apple Blossom bottle?
25 ml (0.85 fl oz). Dominant Industry prints "Bottles: 25ml" on the product page, and Galen Leather lists 25 ml in a glass bottle with an 18 mm opening.
Does Apple Blossom ink have glitter in it?
Yes. It is in Dominant Industry's Pearl series, and the maker's page shows glitter in the swab and the handwriting sample. Dominant Industry describes its glitter as cosmetic-grade, eco-friendly and up to 50 micrometres.
Is Dominant Industry Apple Blossom safe for fountain pens?
The maker says its inks are mildly acidic to be gentle on writing instruments, and that it keeps improving the Pearl series for fountain pens. Dominant Industry gives no pen-by-pen list, so flush the pen after use as you would with any glitter ink.
Is Apple Blossom a Pearl or a Standard ink?
Pearl. Dominant Industry files it as Pearl 005, although Galen Leather's listing calls it Standard Series. We follow the maker.
Is Dominant Industry Apple Blossom waterproof?
Not stated. Dominant Industry publishes no water-resistance claim for it, so assume it will smear on a wet page.
Where is Dominant Industry ink made?
Dominant Industry calls itself a Korean ink company, and Galen Leather lists the origin as South Korea. The maker does not name a factory or town on its own pages.
How many fills does one Apple Blossom bottle give?
About 31 fills of a 0.8 ml LAMY Z28 converter, 62 of a 0.4 ml Pilot CON-40, or 14 of a 1.76 ml TWSBI ECO piston, from dividing 25 ml by each capacity.
Can I buy Dominant Industry Apple Blossom from the maker?
The maker's product page links to its Naver Smartstore shop in Korea. In the US, stock varies by retailer; Galen Leather showed it sold out on November 1, 2026.
