Ink Samples for Fountain Pens, Dip Pens & Calligraphy

If you're eager to explore new fountain pen inks but not ready to commit to a full bottle, DeskBandit has you covered with one of the largest selections of ink samples in Australia. Our extensive range includes colours from leading brands, helping you discover your next favourite ink. Each sample is drawn from original bottles into convenient 2ml vials. Perfect for testing before you buy.

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Ink Studio #830 - 2ml swatch, featuring a deep red, abstract ink blot on a white background, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #830 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #830 - 2ml swatch, featuring a deep red, abstract ink blot on a white background, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
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Ink Studio #830 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Red watercolor blot, representing Sailor's Ink Studio #230 - 2ml, showcasing a dye-based ink from their curated collection of 100 shades.
Sailor
Ink Studio #230 - 2ml
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Red watercolor blot, representing Sailor's Ink Studio #230 - 2ml, showcasing a dye-based ink from their curated collection of 100 shades.
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Ink Studio #230 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Ink Studio #864 - 2ml features a deep teal-green abstract color swatch with textured edges, highlighting Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #864 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #864 - 2ml features a deep teal-green abstract color swatch with textured edges, highlighting Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #864 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Close-up of Sailor Ink Studio #764 swatch, showcasing dark teal pigment with purple sheen.
Sailor
Ink Studio #764 - 2ml
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Close-up of Sailor Ink Studio #764 swatch, showcasing dark teal pigment with purple sheen.
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Ink Studio #764 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Ink Studio #341 - 2ml features a deep bluish-green watercolor wash, resembling an abstract color sample from Sailor's curated ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #341 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #341 - 2ml features a deep bluish-green watercolor wash, resembling an abstract color sample from Sailor's curated ink collection.
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Ink Studio #341 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Ink Studio #141 - 2ml features a vibrant blue watercolor swath, showcasing subtle tone variations on a white background, highlighting Sailor's dye-based ink artistry.
Sailor
Ink Studio #141 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #141 - 2ml features a vibrant blue watercolor swath, showcasing subtle tone variations on a white background, highlighting Sailor's dye-based ink artistry.
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Ink Studio #141 - 2ml

$3.50

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Ink Studio #642 - 2ml, features a dark blue-purple ink swatch with subtle tone variations and sheen, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #642 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #642 - 2ml, features a dark blue-purple ink swatch with subtle tone variations and sheen, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
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Ink Studio #642 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #750-2ml swatch shows deep violet-purple with yellowish-green veins, creating a marbled effect on textured paper, highlighting Sailor's curated ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #750 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #750-2ml swatch shows deep violet-purple with yellowish-green veins, creating a marbled effect on textured paper, highlighting Sailor's curated ink collection.
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Ink Studio #750 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #167 - 2ml swatch shows an organic, hand-painted green watercolor with softly feathered edges and subtle tonal variations, highlighting Sailor's curated color collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #167 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #167 - 2ml swatch shows an organic, hand-painted green watercolor with softly feathered edges and subtle tonal variations, highlighting Sailor's curated color collection.
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Ink Studio #167 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Turquoise of the Mesas - 2ml ink, shown as a bright blue abstract watercolor wash with uneven edges and subtle tonal variations on a white background.
Noodler's Ink
Turquoise of the Mesas - 2ml
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Turquoise of the Mesas - 2ml ink, shown as a bright blue abstract watercolor wash with uneven edges and subtle tonal variations on a white background.
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Turquoise of the Mesas - 2ml

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Noodler's Ink X Feather - 2ml Ink Samples
Noodler's Ink
X Feather - 2ml
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Noodler's Ink X Feather - 2ml Ink Samples
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X Feather - 2ml

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Abstract blue blot resembling a watercolor sample, showcasing Colorverse's Strelka - 2ml ink from the Trailblazer In Space Collection, known for its plant-based, quality formulation.
Colorverse
Strelka - 2ml
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Abstract blue blot resembling a watercolor sample, showcasing Colorverse's Strelka - 2ml ink from the Trailblazer In Space Collection, known for its plant-based, quality formulation.
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Strelka - 2ml

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Colorverse

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SketchINK - Klara (2ml) features a green watercolor swatch on white, showcasing its pigment-based, waterproof quality by Rohrer & Klingner, ideal for art and fountain pens.
Rohrer & Klingner
SketchINK - Klara - 2ml
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SketchINK - Klara (2ml) features a green watercolor swatch on white, showcasing its pigment-based, waterproof quality by Rohrer & Klingner, ideal for art and fountain pens.
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SketchINK - Klara - 2ml

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Rohrer & Klingner

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Colorverse Sunspot - 2ml Ink Samples
Colorverse
Sunspot - 2ml
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Colorverse Sunspot - 2ml Ink Samples
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Sunspot - 2ml

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Colorverse

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new Moon Rabbit (Shimmer) - 30ml: Close-up of shimmery bronze-gold pigment, showcasing its metallic sparkle and rippled texture, part of Tono & Lims' 'Moonlight Wonderland' series.
Tono & Lims
Moon Rabbit (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Moon Rabbit (Shimmer) - 30ml: Close-up of shimmery bronze-gold pigment, showcasing its metallic sparkle and rippled texture, part of Tono & Lims' 'Moonlight Wonderland' series.
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Moon Rabbit (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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new Shimmery, iridescent purple ink swatch for Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml, featuring a glittery texture with silvery highlights on a violet-lavender base.
Tono & Lims
Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Shimmery, iridescent purple ink swatch for Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml, featuring a glittery texture with silvery highlights on a violet-lavender base.
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Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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new Tono & Lims Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep purple-blue hue with aqua-green sparkles, perfect for adding iridescent flair to your writing.
Tono & Lims
Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep purple-blue hue with aqua-green sparkles, perfect for adding iridescent flair to your writing.
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Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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new HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, 30ml. Purple-lavender with a subtle sparkle, part of Desk Bandit's curated stationery collection.
Tono & Lims
HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) - 2ml
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HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, 30ml. Purple-lavender with a subtle sparkle, part of Desk Bandit's curated stationery collection.
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HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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new With Bear - 30ml fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a brown leather-like texture swatch, part of the 'Friendship' series, 30ml dye-based.
Tono & Lims
With Bear - 2ml
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With Bear - 30ml fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a brown leather-like texture swatch, part of the 'Friendship' series, 30ml dye-based.
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With Bear - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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new Ferris Wheel Press Bestiary Series - Granite Guardians Shimmer fountain pen ink, 85ml. Dark-gray texture with pinkish-purple shimmer, capturing a mystical, stone-like appearance.
Ferris Wheel Press
Bestiary Series - Granite Guardians (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Ferris Wheel Press Bestiary Series - Granite Guardians Shimmer fountain pen ink, 85ml. Dark-gray texture with pinkish-purple shimmer, capturing a mystical, stone-like appearance.
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Bestiary Series - Granite Guardians (Shimmer) - 2ml

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new Tono & Lims Black Rabbit くろうさぎ fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep plum fabric texture swatch representing the ink's color. Part of the Friendship series.
Tono & Lims
Black Rabbit くろうさぎ - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Black Rabbit くろうさぎ fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep plum fabric texture swatch representing the ink's color. Part of the Friendship series.
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Black Rabbit くろうさぎ - 2ml

$3.20

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new Tono & Lims Goldfish (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a dark purple base with reflective sparkles, creating a starry-night effect.
Tono & Lims
Goldfish (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Goldfish (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a dark purple base with reflective sparkles, creating a starry-night effect.
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Goldfish (Shimmer) - 2ml

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new Tono & Lims Bechorium Ion fountain pen ink, 30ml, dye-based, features an abstract olive-green watercolor texture, part of the 'Friendship' series from Desk Bandit.
Tono & Lims
Bechorium Ion - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Bechorium Ion fountain pen ink, 30ml, dye-based, features an abstract olive-green watercolor texture, part of the 'Friendship' series from Desk Bandit.
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Bechorium Ion - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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new Jacques Herbin Brun Prevenance fountain pen ink, 50ml bottle, dark brown with watercolor-like texture, showcasing subtle brush patterns.
Jacques Herbin
Brun Prevenance (The Essentials) - 2ml
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Jacques Herbin Brun Prevenance fountain pen ink, 50ml bottle, dark brown with watercolor-like texture, showcasing subtle brush patterns.
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Brun Prevenance (The Essentials) - 2ml

$3.50

Jacques Herbin

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The Sorrows of Young Werther - 2ml
Wearingeul
The Sorrows of Young Werther - 2ml
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The Sorrows of Young Werther - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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Tono & Lims Orbit L2 fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring an abstract blue watercolor design, part of the Deeep Space series.
Tono & Lims
Orbit L2 - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Orbit L2 fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring an abstract blue watercolor design, part of the Deeep Space series.
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Orbit L2 - 2ml

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Fahrenheit-459 (Shimmer) fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a dark granular base with gold shimmer, 30ml bottle.
Tono & Lims
Fahrenheit-459 (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Fahrenheit-459 (Shimmer) fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a dark granular base with gold shimmer, 30ml bottle.
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Fahrenheit-459 (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims No.18 I Am Busy In Relaxing fountain pen ink, 30ml, displayed in a medium pink watercolor swatch against a white background.
Tono & Lims
No.18 I Am Busy In Relaxing - 2ml
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Tono & Lims No.18 I Am Busy In Relaxing fountain pen ink, 30ml, displayed in a medium pink watercolor swatch against a white background.
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No.18 I Am Busy In Relaxing - 2ml

$3.20

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Hecate (Shimmer) - 30ml: A small block showcasing deep violet pigment with coppery-gold shimmer, representing Journalize's vibrant, handmade fountain pen ink from the Starry Night Sparkling Ink series.
Journalize
Hecate (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Hecate (Shimmer) - 30ml: A small block showcasing deep violet pigment with coppery-gold shimmer, representing Journalize's vibrant, handmade fountain pen ink from the Starry Night Sparkling Ink series.
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Hecate (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

Journalize

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Wearingeul Gepetto fountain pen ink in warm pink-red tones, 30ml, featuring subtle watercolor gradients, ideal for fountain, dip, and glass pens.
Wearingeul
Gepetto - 2ml
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Wearingeul Gepetto fountain pen ink in warm pink-red tones, 30ml, featuring subtle watercolor gradients, ideal for fountain, dip, and glass pens.
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Gepetto - 2ml

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Wearingeul Plague fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a deep purple hue with golden-brown sheen. Ideal for fountain, dip, and glass pens.
Wearingeul
Plague - 2ml
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Wearingeul Plague fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a deep purple hue with golden-brown sheen. Ideal for fountain, dip, and glass pens.
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Plague - 2ml

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Wearingeul The Star Child Shimmer, 30ml fountain pen ink, shown as a glossy, textured orange-toned swatch with purple-metallic shimmer.
Wearingeul
The Star Child (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Wearingeul The Star Child Shimmer, 30ml fountain pen ink, shown as a glossy, textured orange-toned swatch with purple-metallic shimmer.
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The Star Child (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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Shikiori Sube-rakashi - 20ml, Sailor fountain pen ink with a dark charcoal-gray swatch, showcasing a mottled texture. Perfect for seasonal-inspired writing.
Sailor
Shikiori Sube-rakashi - 2ml
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Shikiori Sube-rakashi - 20ml, Sailor fountain pen ink with a dark charcoal-gray swatch, showcasing a mottled texture. Perfect for seasonal-inspired writing.
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Shikiori Sube-rakashi - 2ml

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Sailor

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Colorverse 2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Silver) fountain pen ink, 15ml, featuring teal-green and reddish-purple metallic pigments with a shimmering, prism-like finish.
Colorverse
2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Silver) - 2ml
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Colorverse 2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Silver) fountain pen ink, 15ml, featuring teal-green and reddish-purple metallic pigments with a shimmering, prism-like finish.
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2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Silver) - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Colorverse Project Ink No.054 Winter of Mudeung - 15ml shimmering fountain pen ink in dusky mauve-pink with silvery-lavender shimmer, applied on textured paper.
Colorverse
Project Ink No.054 Winter of Mudeung - 2ml
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Colorverse Project Ink No.054 Winter of Mudeung - 15ml shimmering fountain pen ink in dusky mauve-pink with silvery-lavender shimmer, applied on textured paper.
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Project Ink No.054 Winter of Mudeung - 2ml

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KWZ Ink's Brown Pink - 60ml fountain pen ink swatch, featuring a rich purple hue with a softly mottled, watercolor-like texture, subtly deepening at the center.
KWZ
Brown Pink - 2ml
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KWZ Ink's Brown Pink - 60ml fountain pen ink swatch, featuring a rich purple hue with a softly mottled, watercolor-like texture, subtly deepening at the center.
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Brown Pink - 2ml

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KWZ Ink Cappuccino fountain pen ink, 60ml bottle.
KWZ
Cappuccino - 2ml
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KWZ Ink Cappuccino fountain pen ink, 60ml bottle.
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Cappuccino - 2ml

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Jacques Herbin Kyanite du Nepal, 50ml fountain pen ink, shimmering blue pigment block on white background, from the 1798 Collection.
Jacques Herbin
Kyanite du Nepal (1798 Collection) - 2ml
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Jacques Herbin Kyanite du Nepal, 50ml fountain pen ink, shimmering blue pigment block on white background, from the 1798 Collection.
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Kyanite du Nepal (1798 Collection) - 2ml

$3.50

Jacques Herbin

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Water (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml
Robert Oster
Water (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml
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Water (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml

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Robert Oster

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Overcast Blue (Badya 1865) - 2ml
Vinta Inks
Overcast Blue (Badya 1865) - 2ml
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Overcast Blue (Badya 1865) - 2ml

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Vinta Inks

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