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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PENBBS No.286 Mountains at Dusk - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.286 Mountains at Dusk - 2ml
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PENBBS No.282 Tai Bai - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.282 Tai Bai - 2ml
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No.282 Tai Bai - 2ml

$2.00

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Color Traveler Takehara Bamboo Green - 2ml Ink Sample
Color Traveler
Takehara Bamboo Green - 2ml
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$3.00
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Takehara Bamboo Green - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Welcome Yome - 2ml Ink Sample
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Welcome Yome - 2ml
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Welcome Yome - 2ml

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Abstract brownish-orange watercolor square, irregular and textured, representing Tono & Lims' No.8 Leaves Turn Yellow ink, 2ml dye-based, showcasing organic hand-painted style.
Tono & Lims
No.8 Leaves Turn Yellow - 2ml
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Abstract brownish-orange watercolor square, irregular and textured, representing Tono & Lims' No.8 Leaves Turn Yellow ink, 2ml dye-based, showcasing organic hand-painted style.
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No.8 Leaves Turn Yellow - 2ml

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Tono & Lims No.13 Ubung Macht den Meister - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.13 Ubung Macht den Meister - 2ml
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Tono & Lims No.14 A Smile Is A Sword - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.14 A Smile Is A Sword - 2ml
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Taccia Powder Blue (Jeans) - 2ml Ink Sample
Taccia
Powder Blue (Jeans) - 2ml
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Powder Blue (Jeans) - 2ml

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Blue watercolor swatch with textured wash, depicting Taccia's Aqua Blue (Jeans) fountain pen ink, inspired by denim. Includes a 2ml sample.
Taccia
Aqua Blue (Jeans) - 2ml
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Blue watercolor swatch with textured wash, depicting Taccia's Aqua Blue (Jeans) fountain pen ink, inspired by denim. Includes a 2ml sample.
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Aqua Blue (Jeans) - 2ml

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Abstract dark gray ink swatch on white background, representing Colorverse's Gray - 2ml dye-based ink from the Office Series.
Colorverse
Gray - 2ml
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Abstract dark gray ink swatch on white background, representing Colorverse's Gray - 2ml dye-based ink from the Office Series.
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Gray - 2ml

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Aurora Aurora 100th Anniversary - Red (2ml) Ink Sample
Aurora
Aurora 100th Anniversary - Red - 2ml
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Aurora Aurora 100th Anniversary - Turquoise (2ml) Ink Sample
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Aurora 100th Anniversary - Turquoise - 2ml
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Green watercolor swatch illustrating Noodler's Ink, Akhmatova - 2ml. The abstract pattern showcases varying saturation and texture, highlighting its archival, UV resistant, and waterproof qualities.
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Akhmatova - 2ml
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Green watercolor swatch illustrating Noodler's Ink, Akhmatova - 2ml. The abstract pattern showcases varying saturation and texture, highlighting its archival, UV resistant, and waterproof qualities.
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Akhmatova - 2ml

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Noodler's Ink Kung Te-Cheng - 2ml Ink Sample
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Kung Te-Cheng - 2ml
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Ink Studio #641 - 2ml dye-based ink bottle displayed against a white background, featuring a sleek design indicative of Sailor's curated collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #641 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #641 - 2ml dye-based ink bottle displayed against a white background, featuring a sleek design indicative of Sailor's curated collection.
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Ink Studio #641 - 2ml

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Hand-painted swatch of Sailor Ink Studio #260, 2ml, showcasing soft, uneven edges with subtle tonal variations typical of a watercolor or ink wash sample.
Sailor
Ink Studio #260 - 2ml
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Hand-painted swatch of Sailor Ink Studio #260, 2ml, showcasing soft, uneven edges with subtle tonal variations typical of a watercolor or ink wash sample.
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Ink Studio #260 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #752 - 2ml swatch, featuring deep purple ink with metallic green sheen accents, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based color collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #752 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #752 - 2ml swatch, featuring deep purple ink with metallic green sheen accents, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based color collection.
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Watercolor swatch in deep purple shades, showcasing Sailor Ink Studio #350's rich dye-based tones with subtle variations, available in a 2ml volume.
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Ink Studio #350 - 2ml
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Watercolor swatch in deep purple shades, showcasing Sailor Ink Studio #350's rich dye-based tones with subtle variations, available in a 2ml volume.
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Ink Studio #350 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #340 - 2ml features a swatch of deep blue, reminiscent of indigo watercolor, representing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #340 - 2ml features a swatch of deep blue, reminiscent of indigo watercolor, representing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #340 - 2ml

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Sailor Ink Studio #450 - 2ml swatch: Deep purple pigment with a golden sheen on edges, showcasing the dye-based ink's rich, vibrant hue.
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Ink Studio #450 - 2ml
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Sailor Ink Studio #450 - 2ml swatch: Deep purple pigment with a golden sheen on edges, showcasing the dye-based ink's rich, vibrant hue.
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Ink Studio #450 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #973 - 2ml swatch, showcasing maroon-red hues with burgundy depth and greenish sheen, illustrating Sailor's dye-based ink properties.
Sailor
Ink Studio #973 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #973 - 2ml swatch, showcasing maroon-red hues with burgundy depth and greenish sheen, illustrating Sailor's dye-based ink properties.
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Colorverse Methuselah Tree & Methuselah Grove - 2ml Each Set Ink Samples
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Methuselah Tree & Methuselah Grove - 2ml Each Set
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Methuselah Tree & Methuselah Grove - 2ml Each Set

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Borealis Black - 2ml bottle, dye-based and water-resistant ink from Noodler's Ink, shown with a thin, rectangular sheet of roasted seaweed (nori).
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Borealis Black - 2ml
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Borealis Black - 2ml bottle, dye-based and water-resistant ink from Noodler's Ink, shown with a thin, rectangular sheet of roasted seaweed (nori).
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Abstract red watercolor swatch with maroon veins, representing Krishna Inks' Dark Chocolate - 2ml, part of the Super Rich series, handcrafted in Kerala.
Krishna Inks
Dark Chocolate - 2ml
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Abstract red watercolor swatch with maroon veins, representing Krishna Inks' Dark Chocolate - 2ml, part of the Super Rich series, handcrafted in Kerala.
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Dark Chocolate - 2ml

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Swatch of Verdura (2ml) green ink by Rohrer & Klingner, showcasing varying saturation on white paper, with THE DESK BANDIT logo visible.
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Verdura - 2ml
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Swatch of Verdura (2ml) green ink by Rohrer & Klingner, showcasing varying saturation on white paper, with THE DESK BANDIT logo visible.

Verdura - 2ml

$2.00

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new Vinta Inks Twilight (Takipsilim) - 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, featuring a soft pastel wash of lavender and pink, capturing serene twilight hues.
Vinta Inks
Twilight (Takipsilim) - 2ml
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Vinta Inks Twilight (Takipsilim) - 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, featuring a soft pastel wash of lavender and pink, capturing serene twilight hues.
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Twilight (Takipsilim) - 2ml

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new Dark Matter Bridge ink by Tono & Lims, a murky pink multi-shade, displayed as an abstract rust-to-purple gradient texture, part of the 'DEEEP FIELD' series.
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Dark Matter Bridge - 2ml
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Dark Matter Bridge ink by Tono & Lims, a murky pink multi-shade, displayed as an abstract rust-to-purple gradient texture, part of the 'DEEEP FIELD' series.
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Dark Matter Bridge - 2ml

$3.20

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new Noble Spirit (Tokyo Special) ink with a reddish-brown, gritty texture, reflecting Tono & Lims' unique, experimental style from the Tokyo Special 2025 series.
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Noble Spirit (Tokyo Special) - 2ml
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Noble Spirit (Tokyo Special) ink with a reddish-brown, gritty texture, reflecting Tono & Lims' unique, experimental style from the Tokyo Special 2025 series.
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Noble Spirit (Tokyo Special) - 2ml

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new Happy Departure (Tokyo Special) - 2ml ink sample showing a warm, pink-red swatch with a watercolor texture, embodying Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental ink series.
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Happy Departure (Tokyo Special) - 2ml
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Happy Departure (Tokyo Special) - 2ml ink sample showing a warm, pink-red swatch with a watercolor texture, embodying Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental ink series.
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Happy Departure (Tokyo Special) - 2ml

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new Sinner's Poison - 50ml is a warm brown-gold Robert Oster fountain pen ink with a soft, mottled texture, reflecting sustainable, vibrant color expression.
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Sinner's Poison - 2ml
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Sinner's Poison - 50ml is a warm brown-gold Robert Oster fountain pen ink with a soft, mottled texture, reflecting sustainable, vibrant color expression.
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Sinner's Poison - 2ml

$1.70

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new Wearingeul The Three Musketeers fountain pen ink, 30ml. Solid muted blue swatch with subtle fabric-like texture, ideal for diverse writing tools.
Wearingeul
The Three Musketeers - 2ml
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Wearingeul The Three Musketeers fountain pen ink, 30ml. Solid muted blue swatch with subtle fabric-like texture, ideal for diverse writing tools.
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The Three Musketeers - 2ml

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new Tono & Lims Pen Bear fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep, maroon textured swatch from the 'Friendship' series, ideal for collectors of premium writing supplies.
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Pen Bear - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Pen Bear fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep, maroon textured swatch from the 'Friendship' series, ideal for collectors of premium writing supplies.
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Pen Bear - 2ml

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new Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru / Pistachio - 18ml fountain pen ink, featuring a textured olive-green surface, ideal for expressive writing and blending.
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Ink Mazeru / Pistachio - 2ml
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Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru / Pistachio - 18ml fountain pen ink, featuring a textured olive-green surface, ideal for expressive writing and blending.
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Ink Mazeru / Pistachio - 2ml

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new Dominant Industry's Allegory - 25ml fountain pen ink swatch in slate-gray with a bluish tint, showcasing a soft, slightly textured appearance.
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Allegory - 2ml
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Dominant Industry's Allegory - 25ml fountain pen ink swatch in slate-gray with a bluish tint, showcasing a soft, slightly textured appearance.
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Allegory - 2ml

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new Tono & Lims Kaleidoscope PURE - Utage うたげ, a 30ml dye-based fountain pen ink, featuring a mottled blue-violet watercolor texture.
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Utage うたげ - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Kaleidoscope PURE - Utage うたげ, a 30ml dye-based fountain pen ink, featuring a mottled blue-violet watercolor texture.
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Utage うたげ - 2ml

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new Fishermen at Sea - 25ml by Dominant Industry: Teal-colored oil and dye-based fountain pen ink, offering a subtly textured watercolor appearance.
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Fishermen at Sea - 2ml
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Fishermen at Sea - 25ml by Dominant Industry: Teal-colored oil and dye-based fountain pen ink, offering a subtly textured watercolor appearance.
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Tono & Lims Shimane (Compassion) fountain pen ink, a 30ml bottle, features a vibrant fuchsia watercolor wash with textured paper grain and varied pigment density.
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Tono & Lims Shimane (Compassion) fountain pen ink, a 30ml bottle, features a vibrant fuchsia watercolor wash with textured paper grain and varied pigment density.
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Tono & Lims Hannari はんなり - 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, featuring a soft coral-pink watercolor texture, part of the Friendship series.
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Tono & Lims Hannari はんなり - 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, featuring a soft coral-pink watercolor texture, part of the Friendship series.
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Teranishi Chemical Industry Sakura / Fujiyama Irodori fountain pen ink, 12ml, featuring a watercolor-style wash of pinkish-red hues.
Teranishi
Sakura / Fujiyama Irodori - 2ml
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Teranishi Chemical Industry Sakura / Fujiyama Irodori fountain pen ink, 12ml, featuring a watercolor-style wash of pinkish-red hues.
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Sakura / Fujiyama Irodori - 2ml

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Teranishi Chemical Industry's San / Fujiyama Irodori fountain pen ink, 12ml, features a moody abstract watercolor design in deep purples and indigos.
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San / Fujiyama Irodori - 2ml
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Teranishi Chemical Industry's San / Fujiyama Irodori fountain pen ink, 12ml, features a moody abstract watercolor design in deep purples and indigos.
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San / Fujiyama Irodori - 2ml

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