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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Wind - 2ml
Robert Oster
Wind - 2ml
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$1.70
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Wind - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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A swatch of Cicada Rain green ink with orange tones, presented on a solid white background.
Fanyantan
Cicada Rain - 2ml
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$2.50
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A swatch of Cicada Rain green ink with orange tones, presented on a solid white background.
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Cicada Rain - 2ml

$2.50

Fanyantan

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Robert Oster Muddy Swamp - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Muddy Swamp - 2ml
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$1.70
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Muddy Swamp - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Dominant Industry Manschurian Violet - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
Manschurian Violet - 2ml
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$2.50
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Manschurian Violet - 2ml

$2.50

Dominant Industry

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Robert Oster Chicago - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Chicago - 2ml
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$1.70
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Chicago - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Teranishi Melancholic Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
Teranishi
Melancholic Blue - 2ml
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$2.50
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Melancholic Blue - 2ml

$2.50

Teranishi

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Project Ink No.009 α Boo - 2ml
Colorverse
Project Ink No.009 α Boo - 2ml
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$2.50
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Project Ink No.009 α Boo - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Ferris Wheel Press Autumn in Auburn - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Autumn in Auburn - 2ml
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$3.00
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Autumn in Auburn - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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Kobe No.34 Sourakuen Tea Green - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.34 Sourakuen Tea Green - 2ml
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Kobe No.34 Sourakuen Tea Green - 2ml Ink Sample

No.34 Sourakuen Tea Green - 2ml

$2.50

Kobe

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Moonlight of Higashiyama - 2ml sample, featuring an abstract brown ink wash with watercolor variations, inspired by Kyoto's Higashiyama district's cultural essence.
Kyo-Iro
Moonlight of Higashiyama - 2ml
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Moonlight of Higashiyama - 2ml sample, featuring an abstract brown ink wash with watercolor variations, inspired by Kyoto's Higashiyama district's cultural essence.
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Moonlight of Higashiyama - 2ml

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Kyo-Iro

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Aoguro - 2ml ink sample, showcasing a deep blue base with brownish sheen, inspired by Japanese color perception, suitable for various pens.
Taccia
Aoguro - 2ml
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Aoguro - 2ml ink sample, showcasing a deep blue base with brownish sheen, inspired by Japanese color perception, suitable for various pens.
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Aoguro - 2ml

$2.50

Taccia

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Ink Studio #462 - 2ml features a dark navy-indigo swatch, resembling a watercolor or ink, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #462 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #462 - 2ml features a dark navy-indigo swatch, resembling a watercolor or ink, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #462 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Ink Studio #831 - 2ml features an abstract magenta and purple watercolor with olive-green edges, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #831 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #831 - 2ml features an abstract magenta and purple watercolor with olive-green edges, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #831 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Ink Studio #131 - 2ml features a vibrant, abstract ink swatch on white, showcasing Sailor's dye-based collection's bright fuchsia shade.
Sailor
Ink Studio #131 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #131 - 2ml features a vibrant, abstract ink swatch on white, showcasing Sailor's dye-based collection's bright fuchsia shade.
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Sailor

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Ink Studio #773 - 2ml, features an abstract red pigment swatch with metallic gold shimmer, showcasing a painterly texture and uneven saturation.
Sailor
Ink Studio #773 - 2ml
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$3.50
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Ink Studio #773 - 2ml, features an abstract red pigment swatch with metallic gold shimmer, showcasing a painterly texture and uneven saturation.
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Ink Studio #773 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Iroshizuku Ink - Tsuyu-Kusa (2ml) sample, deep blue ink swatch on white background with faint The Desk Bandit logo, showcasing Pilot's Asiatic Dayflower shade.
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Tsuyu-kusa - 2ml
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Iroshizuku Ink - Tsuyu-Kusa (2ml) sample, deep blue ink swatch on white background with faint The Desk Bandit logo, showcasing Pilot's Asiatic Dayflower shade.

Iroshizuku Ink - Tsuyu-kusa - 2ml

$2.20

Pilot

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Iroshizuku Ink - Ama-Iro (2ml) sample; deep blue swatch with irregular edges on white background, subtle darker gradient, watermark The Desk Bandit visible.
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Ama-iro - 2ml
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Iroshizuku Ink - Ama-Iro (2ml) sample; deep blue swatch with irregular edges on white background, subtle darker gradient, watermark The Desk Bandit visible.

Iroshizuku Ink - Ama-iro - 2ml

$2.20

Pilot

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Pink Squirrel - 2ml
Robert Oster
Pink Squirrel - 2ml
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$1.70
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Pink Squirrel - 2ml

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Robert Oster

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Wearingeul Wicked Witch - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Wicked Witch - 2ml
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$3.00
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Wicked Witch - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Dominant Industry November Leaves - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
November Leaves - 2ml
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November Leaves - 2ml

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Dominant Industry

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Ferris Wheel Press Spruce County Post - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Spruce County Post - 2ml
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Spruce County Post - 2ml

$3.00

Ferris Wheel Press

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Wearingeul Architecture Infinite Cube - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Architecture Infinite Cube - 2ml
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$3.00
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Architecture Infinite Cube - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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Ferris Wheel Press Spadina Rose - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Spadina Rose - 2ml
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$3.00
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Spadina Rose - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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Pilot Iroshizuku Ink - Hotaru-bi - 2ml Ink Sample
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Hotaru-bi - 2ml
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Iroshizuku Ink - Hotaru-bi - 2ml

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Pilot

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Tono & Lims Cinderella - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Cinderella - 2ml
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$3.20
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Cinderella - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Colorverse Project Ink No.015 α Psc - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Project Ink No.015 α Psc - 2ml
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Project Ink No.015 α Psc - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Tono & Lims Into U - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Into U - 2ml
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Into U - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Tono & Lims Disturbing U - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Disturbing U - 2ml
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Disturbing U - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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Tono & Lims Maccha Mousse - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Maccha Mousse - 2ml
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Maccha Mousse - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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Tokyo Blue Denim - 2ml ink sample, deep blue with reddish-brown sheen, on paper. Ideal for testing fountain pen ink color and flow.
Robert Oster
Tokyo Blue Denim - 2ml
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Tokyo Blue Denim - 2ml ink sample, deep blue with reddish-brown sheen, on paper. Ideal for testing fountain pen ink color and flow.
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Tokyo Blue Denim - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Abstract swatch of watercolor paint showcasing Purple Gray - 2ml, with dark indigo/purple tones, subtle variations, and textured edges, representing 3Oysters' Delicious Series.
3Oysters
Purple Gray - 2ml
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Abstract swatch of watercolor paint showcasing Purple Gray - 2ml, with dark indigo/purple tones, subtle variations, and textured edges, representing 3Oysters' Delicious Series.
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Purple Gray - 2ml

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3Oysters

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Kyo No Oto No. 03 Kokeiro - 2ml Ink Sample
Kyo No Oto
No. 03 Kokeiro - 2ml
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No. 03 Kokeiro - 2ml

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Kyo No Oto

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Ink Studio #530 - 2ml features a watercolor-like burgundy tone with subtle texture variations, embodying Sailor's curated collection of vibrant dye-based inks.
Sailor
Ink Studio #530 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #530 - 2ml features a watercolor-like burgundy tone with subtle texture variations, embodying Sailor's curated collection of vibrant dye-based inks.
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Ink Studio #530 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Blue watercolor swatch representing Robert Oster's Bass Straight ink sample, 2ml, on white background, showcasing its abstract wash style and dye-based composition.
Robert Oster
Bass Straight - 2ml
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Blue watercolor swatch representing Robert Oster's Bass Straight ink sample, 2ml, on white background, showcasing its abstract wash style and dye-based composition.
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Bass Straight - 2ml

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Robert Oster

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Carbon Fire - 2ml ink sample, showcasing a dark blue swatch with subtle shading and a reddish sheen, typical of Robert Oster's dye-based inks.
Robert Oster
Carbon Fire - 2ml
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Carbon Fire - 2ml ink sample, showcasing a dark blue swatch with subtle shading and a reddish sheen, typical of Robert Oster's dye-based inks.
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Carbon Fire - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Abstract design preview for Robert Oster's Green At Night - 2ml ink sample, featuring an irregular dark form with lighter patches on a white background.
Robert Oster
Green At Night - 2ml
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Abstract design preview for Robert Oster's Green At Night - 2ml ink sample, featuring an irregular dark form with lighter patches on a white background.

Green At Night - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Wearingeul Dizzy Scent of Maehwa - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Dizzy Scent of Maehwa - 2ml
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Dizzy Scent of Maehwa - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Wearingeul Mature - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Mature - 2ml
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Mature - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Sailor Shikiori Shitoshito - 2ml Ink Sample
Sailor
Shikiori Shitoshito - 2ml
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$3.30
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Shikiori Shitoshito - 2ml

$3.30

Sailor

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Dominant Industry Forest - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
Forest - 2ml
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Forest - 2ml

$2.50

Dominant Industry

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