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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Kobe No.44 Sumaura Seaside Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.44 Sumaura Seaside Blue - 2ml
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$2.50
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No.44 Sumaura Seaside Blue - 2ml

$2.50

Kobe

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Ancient Song Song of Yan Ge - 2ml Ink Sample
Ancient Song
Song of Yan Ge - 2ml
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$2.00
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Song of Yan Ge - 2ml

$2.00

Ancient Song

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Ancient Song Peach Blossom - 2ml Ink Sample
Ancient Song
Peach Blossom - 2ml
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Peach Blossom - 2ml

$2.00

Ancient Song

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PENBBS No.374 Darkening of the Sky - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.374 Darkening of the Sky - 2ml
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No.374 Darkening of the Sky - 2ml

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PENBBS No.68 Bamboo Moon - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.68 Bamboo Moon - 2ml
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No.68 Bamboo Moon - 2ml

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PENBBS

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Tono & Lims Never Forget - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Never Forget - 2ml
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$3.20
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Never Forget - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Tono & Lims Dramatic Sky - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Dramatic Sky - 2ml
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Dramatic Sky - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Forgetting U - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Forgetting U - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Wasanbon - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Wasanbon - 2ml
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Wasanbon - 2ml

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No.7 Am I Dreaming - 2ml features a dark brown watercolor swatch, showcasing Tono & Lims' dye-based ink's rich, softly textured appearance on paper.
Tono & Lims
No.7 Am I Dreaming - 2ml
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No.7 Am I Dreaming - 2ml features a dark brown watercolor swatch, showcasing Tono & Lims' dye-based ink's rich, softly textured appearance on paper.
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Tono & Lims Aichi (Blessed With Happiness) - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Aichi (Blessed With Happiness) - 2ml
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Swatch of magenta-pink watercolor paint, representing Tono & Lims' Nagasaki (Passion) ink, 2ml dye-based, on a white background.
Tono & Lims
Nagasaki (Passion) - 2ml
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Swatch of magenta-pink watercolor paint, representing Tono & Lims' Nagasaki (Passion) ink, 2ml dye-based, on a white background.
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Nagasaki (Passion) - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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TWSBI TWSBI Blue Black - 2ml Ink Sample
TWSBI
TWSBI Blue Black - 2ml
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Noodler's Ink North African Violet - 2ml Ink Sample
Noodler's Ink
North African Violet - 2ml
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North African Violet - 2ml

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Noodler's Ink

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T53 Crystal Ink - Rhodonite - 2ml, showcasing a vibrant, abstract wash of deep pink/red with golden-orange sheen, highlighting LAMY's premium dye-based ink quality.
Lamy
T53 Crystal Ink - Rhodonite - 2ml
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T53 Crystal Ink - Rhodonite - 2ml, showcasing a vibrant, abstract wash of deep pink/red with golden-orange sheen, highlighting LAMY's premium dye-based ink quality.
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Colorverse KSLV-II - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
KSLV-II - 2ml
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Colorverse

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Ink Studio #770 - 2ml swatch shows a textured yellow watercolor wash with soft, uneven edges, illustrating Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #770 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #770 - 2ml swatch shows a textured yellow watercolor wash with soft, uneven edges, illustrating Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #160 - 2ml: A deep teal-green watercolor swatch with organic edges, showcasing varied tones and a softly mottled, textured appearance.
Sailor
Ink Studio #160 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #160 - 2ml: A deep teal-green watercolor swatch with organic edges, showcasing varied tones and a softly mottled, textured appearance.
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Ink Studio #160 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Coast Redwood - 2ml: A blot of deep maroon watercolor ink on a white background, showcasing subtle tonal variations and darker edges, representing plant-based Colorverse ink.
Colorverse
Coast Redwood - 2ml
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Coast Redwood - 2ml: A blot of deep maroon watercolor ink on a white background, showcasing subtle tonal variations and darker edges, representing plant-based Colorverse ink.
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Coast Redwood - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Colorverse Hubble Zoom - 2ml Ink Samples
Colorverse
Hubble Zoom - 2ml
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Hubble Zoom - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Scabiosa (Iron Gall) - 2ml ink swatch, a dark purple-black blot, labeled “THE DESK BANDIT,” showcasing Rohrer & Klingner’s handcrafted fountain-pen ink from Leipzig.
Rohrer & Klingner
Scabiosa (Iron Gall) - 2ml
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Scabiosa (Iron Gall) - 2ml ink swatch, a dark purple-black blot, labeled “THE DESK BANDIT,” showcasing Rohrer & Klingner’s handcrafted fountain-pen ink from Leipzig.

Scabiosa (Iron Gall) - 2ml

$2.00

Rohrer & Klingner

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new Pennonia Strigoi (Limited Edition) fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, depicted as a dark-brown swatch, inspired by Romanian folklore with red pigment.
Pennonia
Strigoi (Limited Edition) - 2ml
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Pennonia Strigoi (Limited Edition) fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, depicted as a dark-brown swatch, inspired by Romanian folklore with red pigment.
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Strigoi (Limited Edition) - 2ml

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Pennonia

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A Little Princess (Shimmer) - 2ml
Wearingeul
A Little Princess (Shimmer) - 2ml
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The Time Is Ripe And Goes Around (Shimmer) - 2ml
Tono & Lims
The Time Is Ripe And Goes Around (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Neptune's Rings - 2ml
Tono & Lims
Neptune's Rings - 2ml
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Thinking of Lotus / Hasu Omou 蓮想ふ (Shimmer) - 30ml by Tono & Lims, a pink, plush-textured fountain pen ink with a velvety, shimmering finish.
Tono & Lims
Thinking of Lotus / Hasu Omou 蓮想ふ (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Thinking of Lotus / Hasu Omou 蓮想ふ (Shimmer) - 30ml by Tono & Lims, a pink, plush-textured fountain pen ink with a velvety, shimmering finish.
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Thinking of Lotus / Hasu Omou 蓮想ふ (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press The King Midas - Tides of Midas fountain pen ink in a 20ml bottle, displays deep blue–purple hues with a metallic gold shimmer.
Ferris Wheel Press
The King Midas - Tides of Midas - 2ml
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Ferris Wheel Press The King Midas - Tides of Midas fountain pen ink in a 20ml bottle, displays deep blue–purple hues with a metallic gold shimmer.
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Wearingeul Hades (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink with a velvety black applicator sponge, known for its unique shimmering effects and literary inspiration.
Wearingeul
Hades (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Wearingeul Hades (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink with a velvety black applicator sponge, known for its unique shimmering effects and literary inspiration.
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Hades (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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Leadcast Letters 38ml fountain pen ink by Ferris Wheel Press, nestled in a soft, gray velvet pouch, highlighting luxury and protection for passionate writers.
Ferris Wheel Press
Leadcast Letters - 2ml
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Leadcast Letters - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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Shogun by Kenzo Takada - 50ml, a dye-based, shimmering fountain pen ink by Jacques Herbin, depicted as a black charcoal briquette for Desk Bandit.
Jacques Herbin
Shogun by Kenzo Takada - 2ml
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Shogun by Kenzo Takada - 50ml, a dye-based, shimmering fountain pen ink by Jacques Herbin, depicted as a black charcoal briquette for Desk Bandit.
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Shogun by Kenzo Takada - 2ml

$3.50

Jacques Herbin

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Dancing Thyme - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Dancing Thyme - 2ml
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Ferris Wheel Press

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Fortune Bunny (Shimmer) - 2ml
Ink Institute
Fortune Bunny (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Ink Institute

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Mexican Hens - 2ml
Ink Institute
Mexican Hens - 2ml
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$3.00

Ink Institute

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Once Upon a Time - The Ribbiting Pond - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Once Upon a Time - The Ribbiting Pond - 2ml
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Ferris Wheel Press

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Traveling Sepia - 2ml
Teranishi
Traveling Sepia - 2ml
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$2.50
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Traveling Sepia - 2ml

$2.50

Teranishi

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Shining Flowers On Water - 2ml
Fanyantan
Shining Flowers On Water - 2ml
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Shining Flowers On Water - 2ml

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Anne of Green Gables - 2ml
Wearingeul
Anne of Green Gables - 2ml
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Wearingeul

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Jade Pipes - 2ml
Moonman/Majohn
Jade Pipes - 2ml
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Jade Pipes - 2ml

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Moonman/Majohn

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Hana Gokoro - 2ml
Sailor
Hana Gokoro - 2ml
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$3.30
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Hana Gokoro - 2ml

$3.30

Sailor

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Project Ink No.030 α Sgr - 2ml
Colorverse
Project Ink No.030 α Sgr - 2ml
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Colorverse

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