Recording Method

A recording method comprising:

• a first layer forming step of ejecting a pigment ink that contains a pigment, a resin having a glass transition temperature of −40° C. or more and 0° C. or less, an organic solvent having a boiling point of 280° C. or more, and water from an ink jet head onto a transfer medium having a release layer to form a first layer;
• a second layer forming step of ejecting a processing solution from the ink jet head overo the first layer to form a second layer;
• and
• a thermal transfer step of heating a surface of the transfer medium that has the first layer and the second layer, with the surface facing an absorbent receiving medium formed of fabric or leather, to thermally transfer the first layer and the second layer onto the receiving medium, wherein
• the pigment ink contains the resin in an amount of 2.0 mass % or more and 15.0 mass % or less,
• the processing solution contains a resin having a glass transition temperature of −20° C. or more and 50° C. or less and a melting point of 80° C. or more and 140° C. or less and water and is free from organic solvents having a boiling point of 280° C. or more,
• the resin contained in the processing solution is at least one selected from the group consisting of polyester, polyurethane, and polyvinyl chloride,
• the processing solution contains the resin in an amount of 5.0 mass % or more and 20.0 mass % or less, and
• the first layer has a dryness of 0% or more and 80% or less when the processing solution is ejected.