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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Sailor Shikiori Yuki-Akari - 2ml Ink Sample
Sailor
Shikiori Yuki-Akari - 2ml
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$3.00
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Shikiori Yuki-Akari - 2ml

$3.00

Sailor

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Kobe No.52 Shioya Vintage Sepia - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.52 Shioya Vintage Sepia - 2ml
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$2.50
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Kobe No.52 Shioya Vintage Sepia - 2ml Ink Sample

No.52 Shioya Vintage Sepia - 2ml

$2.50

Kobe

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Kobe No.68 Maiko West Pearl Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.68 Maiko West Pearl Blue - 2ml
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$2.50
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Kobe No.68 Maiko West Pearl Blue - 2ml Ink Sample

No.68 Maiko West Pearl Blue - 2ml

$2.50

Kobe

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Robert Oster Silent Nite - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Silent Nite - 2ml
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$1.70
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Silent Nite - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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PENBBS No.407 Pallas's Rosefinch - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.407 Pallas's Rosefinch - 2ml
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$2.00
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No.407 Pallas's Rosefinch - 2ml

$2.00

PENBBS

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

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Tono & Lims L'inverno - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
L'inverno - 2ml
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$3.20
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L'inverno - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Kyo No Oto No. 09 Keshimurasaki - 2ml Ink Sample
Kyo No Oto
No. 09 Keshimurasaki - 2ml
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No. 09 Keshimurasaki - 2ml

$2.50

Kyo No Oto

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House Divided - 2ml ink bottle shown with a coarse, brownish-purple sandpaper sheet, highlighting its unique dye-based, partially bulletproof, and waterproof characteristics.
Noodler's Ink
House Divided - 2ml
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Noodler's Ink

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No. 01 Nurebairo - 2ml dye-based ink bottle resembling a black, plush car mat with round holes for hooks or fasteners.
Kyo No Oto
No. 01 Nurebairo - 2ml
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No. 01 Nurebairo - 2ml dye-based ink bottle resembling a black, plush car mat with round holes for hooks or fasteners.
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No. 01 Nurebairo - 2ml

$2.50

Kyo No Oto

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3Oysters Red Wine - 2ml Ink Sample
3Oysters
Red Wine - 2ml
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Red Wine - 2ml

$2.50

3Oysters

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Colorverse Martian - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Martian - 2ml
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$2.50
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Martian - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Colorverse Martian and Life On Mars - 2ml Each Set Ink Sample
Colorverse
Martian and Life On Mars - 2ml Each Set
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$6.00
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Martian and Life On Mars - 2ml Each Set

$6.00

Colorverse

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Aka - 2ml sample of Taccia Fountain Pen Ink, featuring a rich crimson hue with metallic gold accents, inspired by Japanese color purity.
Taccia
Aka - 2ml
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Aka - 2ml

$2.50

Taccia

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Noodler's Ink Pecan - 2ml Ink Sample
Noodler's Ink
Pecan - 2ml
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$2.50
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Pecan - 2ml

$2.50

Noodler's Ink

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Ink Studio #464 - 2ml shows a teal-blue pigment swatch with irregular edges, subtle tonal variations, and granulation typical of Sailor's dye-based ink.
Sailor
Ink Studio #464 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #464 - 2ml shows a teal-blue pigment swatch with irregular edges, subtle tonal variations, and granulation typical of Sailor's dye-based ink.
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Sailor

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Robert Oster's Royal Red - 2ml ink sample swatch on white paper, showcasing its rich pigment and shading with The Desk Bandit watermark faintly visible.
Robert Oster
Royal Red - 2ml
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Robert Oster's Royal Red - 2ml ink sample swatch on white paper, showcasing its rich pigment and shading with The Desk Bandit watermark faintly visible.

Royal Red - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Red Orange - 2ml ink sample, featuring an abstract red-orange splash on white. The Desk Bandit watermark subtly appears at the bottom.
Robert Oster
Red Orange - 2ml
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$1.70
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Red Orange - 2ml ink sample, featuring an abstract red-orange splash on white. The Desk Bandit watermark subtly appears at the bottom.

Red Orange - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Ever Green - 2ml ink sample, deep green with dark sheen, displayed as an abstract swatch on paper, from The Desk Bandit's fountain-pen ink collection.
Robert Oster
Ever Green - 2ml
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$1.70
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Ever Green - 2ml ink sample, deep green with dark sheen, displayed as an abstract swatch on paper, from The Desk Bandit's fountain-pen ink collection.

Ever Green - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Swatch of Rohrer & Klingner Morinda ink, a deep red dye-based product, with THE DESK BANDIT logo, showcasing a 2ml sample for fountain pens or painting.
Rohrer & Klingner
Morinda - 2ml
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Swatch of Rohrer & Klingner Morinda ink, a deep red dye-based product, with THE DESK BANDIT logo, showcasing a 2ml sample for fountain pens or painting.

Morinda - 2ml

$2.00

Rohrer & Klingner

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Bestiary Series - Moonbeam Meadows (Shimmer) - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Bestiary Series - Moonbeam Meadows (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$3.90
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$3.90

Ferris Wheel Press

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Blessings From The Earth, Tenderness From The Sky (Shimmer) - 2ml
Tono & Lims
Blessings From The Earth, Tenderness From The Sky (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$3.20
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$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Heimdall - 2ml
Wearingeul
Heimdall - 2ml
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Heimdall - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Tinker Bell (Shimmer) - 2ml
Wearingeul
Tinker Bell (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tinker Bell (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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Lilac Dawn (Simulan 2015) - 2ml
Vinta Inks
Lilac Dawn (Simulan 2015) - 2ml
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$3.00
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$3.00

Vinta Inks

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Malibu Blush - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Malibu Blush - 2ml
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$3.00
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Malibu Blush - 2ml

$3.00

Ferris Wheel Press

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Sardine Blue Gray (Shimmer) - 2ml
Color Traveler
Sardine Blue Gray (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$3.50
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Sardine Blue Gray (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Color Traveler

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Small Mountain - 2ml
Moonman/Majohn
Small Mountain - 2ml
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Small Mountain - 2ml

$2.00

Moonman/Majohn

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Once Upon a Time - Bumbling Blossom (Shimmer) - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Once Upon a Time - Bumbling Blossom (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$3.90
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$3.90

Ferris Wheel Press

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Hampton Harbour Sage (Shimmer) - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Hampton Harbour Sage (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Hampton Harbour Sage (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

Ferris Wheel Press

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Butterfly Nebula (Glistening) - 2ml
Colorverse
Butterfly Nebula (Glistening) - 2ml
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$2.50
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Butterfly Nebula (Glistening) - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Project Ink No.028 α Ari - 2ml
Colorverse
Project Ink No.028 α Ari - 2ml
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Project Ink No.028 α Ari - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Project Ink No.027 α Cap (Glistening) - 2ml
Colorverse
Project Ink No.027 α Cap (Glistening) - 2ml
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Project Ink No.027 α Cap (Glistening) - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Wearingeul Tin Woodman - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Tin Woodman - 2ml
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$3.00
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Tin Woodman - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Vinta Inks Apex Silver (Haribon 1994) - 2ml Ink Sample
Vinta Inks
Apex Silver (Haribon 1994) - 2ml
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$3.00
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Apex Silver (Haribon 1994) - 2ml

$3.00

Vinta Inks

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Colorverse Project Ink No.018 Nalasmalssami - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Project Ink No.018 Nalasmalssami - 2ml
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$3.00
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Project Ink No.018 Nalasmalssami - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Colorverse Project Ink No.020 Tang Pyeong - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Project Ink No.020 Tang Pyeong - 2ml
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$3.00
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Project Ink No.020 Tang Pyeong - 2ml

$3.00

Colorverse

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Dominant Industry Apple Blossom (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
Apple Blossom (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$2.50
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$2.50

Dominant Industry

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Tono & Lims Yamada (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Yamada (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$3.20
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$3.20

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