An ink jet recording method utilizing an ink set for ink jet recording which includes at least two types of liquids including an ink that contains at least a colorant, and a liquid composition that contains at least a component for aggregating and/or thickening the ink. The relation represented by the following formula (1) is satisfied: b.sub.2/a.sub.2b.sub.1 and a.sub.2 and b.sub.2 satisfy the relation a.sub.2>b.sub.2.