An inkjet recording method for producing a black image on a recording medium by using an ink set having two or more types of ink compositions including at least one black ink composition and at least one color ink composition, wherein the recording medium has a recording surface with a 20-degree specular gloss value as defined by JIS Z8741 of 10% or larger, and an image clarity value as defined by JIS K7105 of 15-95%; and wherein the discharged weight of the black ink composition upon producing the black image is 0-10 weight % in proportion to the total discharged weight (100 weight %) of the ink composition discharged upon producing the black image.