Patent ID: 8188160

Claim:
An ink set for inkjet recording, comprising: a water-based ink containing pigment particles and 10 to 25 wt % of water-soluble organic solvent having an SP value of not higher than 30 (MPa) 1/2 and a boiling point of 200° C. or higher at 1 atm; and a treatment liquid containing a fluidity reducing agent which reduces fluidity of the pigment particles by making contact with the water-based ink, and 10 to 25 wt % of water-soluble organic solvent having an SP value of not higher than 30 (MPa) 1/2 and a boiling point of 200° C. or higher at 1 atm, wherein the water-based ink and the treatment liquid are substantially free from organic solvent having an SP value of higher than 30 (MPa) 1/2 .