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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Mariner 4 - 2ml sample ink features a navy-to-indigo abstract wash, highlighting Colorverse's plant-based, dye-based formula for a smooth writing experience.
Colorverse
Mariner 4 - 2ml
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Mariner 4 - 2ml sample ink features a navy-to-indigo abstract wash, highlighting Colorverse's plant-based, dye-based formula for a smooth writing experience.
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Mariner 4 - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Ink Studio #741 - 2ml features a deep blue and purple abstract swatch, showcasing Sailor's curated color collection from customer-inspired suggestions.
Sailor
Ink Studio #741 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #741 - 2ml features a deep blue and purple abstract swatch, showcasing Sailor's curated color collection from customer-inspired suggestions.
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Ink Studio #741 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Ink Studio #443 - 2ml swatch with rich indigo and cobalt watercolor, showcasing Sailor's dye-based ink's texture on a white backdrop.
Sailor
Ink Studio #443 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #443 - 2ml swatch with rich indigo and cobalt watercolor, showcasing Sailor's dye-based ink's texture on a white backdrop.
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Ink Studio #443 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Squeteague - 2ml ink swatch showing a blue-green hue with varied tones, darker edges, and subtle purplish veins, highlighting its unique shading characteristics.
Noodler's Ink
Squeteague - 2ml
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Squeteague - 2ml ink swatch showing a blue-green hue with varied tones, darker edges, and subtle purplish veins, highlighting its unique shading characteristics.
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Squeteague - 2ml

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Noodler's Ink

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Konigsblau (2ml) dye-based ink swatch from Rohrer & Klingner, featuring a deep blue brush-stroke on a white background with THE DESK BANDIT logo below.
Rohrer & Klingner
Konigsblau - 2ml
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Konigsblau (2ml) dye-based ink swatch from Rohrer & Klingner, featuring a deep blue brush-stroke on a white background with THE DESK BANDIT logo below.

Konigsblau - 2ml

$2.00

Rohrer & Klingner

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Blau Permanent (2ml) ink swatch, a rich deep blue, displayed on a white background with THE DESK BANDIT watermark, showcasing Rohrer & Klingner's dye-based quality.
Rohrer & Klingner
Blau Permanent - 2ml
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Blau Permanent (2ml) ink swatch, a rich deep blue, displayed on a white background with THE DESK BANDIT watermark, showcasing Rohrer & Klingner's dye-based quality.

Blau Permanent - 2ml

$2.00

Rohrer & Klingner

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new Morning Calm - 20ml bottled fountain pen ink by Fanyantan, featuring a blue watercolor swatch with varied tones, offering depth and character for creative writing and art.
Fanyantan
Morning Calm - 2ml
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Morning Calm - 20ml bottled fountain pen ink by Fanyantan, featuring a blue watercolor swatch with varied tones, offering depth and character for creative writing and art.
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Morning Calm - 2ml

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Fanyantan

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new Nara (Shimmer) - 30ml ink with deep-blue watercolor texture and white flecks, resembling stars, reflecting Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental shimmer series.
Tono & Lims
Nara (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Nara (Shimmer) - 30ml ink with deep-blue watercolor texture and white flecks, resembling stars, reflecting Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental shimmer series.
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Nara (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Arctic Aurora - 30ml ink swatch, showcasing a watercolor-textured blue-violet hue, from Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series, celebrated by fountain pen enthusiasts.
Tono & Lims
Arctic Aurora - 2ml
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Arctic Aurora - 30ml ink swatch, showcasing a watercolor-textured blue-violet hue, from Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series, celebrated by fountain pen enthusiasts.
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Arctic Aurora - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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new Blue watercolor-style texture swatch, representing the Tono & Lims 'Do You Feel Blue?' 2ml ink sample, known for its vibrant, experimental color.
Tono & Lims
Do You Feel Blue? - 2ml
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Blue watercolor-style texture swatch, representing the Tono & Lims 'Do You Feel Blue?' 2ml ink sample, known for its vibrant, experimental color.
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Do You Feel Blue? - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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new Tono & Lims Night Thoughts 夜想ふ Part II fountain pen ink, 30ml. Dark navy with subtle reddish sheen, part of the 'Friendship' series, dye-based.
Tono & Lims
Night Thoughts 夜想ふ Part II - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Night Thoughts 夜想ふ Part II fountain pen ink, 30ml. Dark navy with subtle reddish sheen, part of the 'Friendship' series, dye-based.
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Night Thoughts 夜想ふ Part II - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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new Wearingeul The Count of Monte Cristo Shimmer fountain pen ink, 30ml. Features a deep blue hue with sparkly flecks, creating an iridescent, shimmery texture. Ideal for artistic writing.
Wearingeul
The Count of Monte Cristo (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Wearingeul The Count of Monte Cristo Shimmer fountain pen ink, 30ml. Features a deep blue hue with sparkly flecks, creating an iridescent, shimmery texture. Ideal for artistic writing.
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The Count of Monte Cristo (Shimmer) - 2ml

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new Bog Sage (Scented) - 25ml fountain pen ink by Dominant Industry, featuring a light aqua watercolor texture, ideal for vibrant writing adventures.
Dominant Industry
Bog Sage (Scented) - 2ml
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Bog Sage (Scented) - 25ml fountain pen ink by Dominant Industry, featuring a light aqua watercolor texture, ideal for vibrant writing adventures.
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Bog Sage (Scented) - 2ml

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new Seraphinite (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml by Dominant Industry, features a fluorescent yellow-green shimmer ink bottle and a pastel swirl mock-up, ideal for calligraphy enthusiasts.
Dominant Industry
Seraphinite (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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Seraphinite (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml by Dominant Industry, features a fluorescent yellow-green shimmer ink bottle and a pastel swirl mock-up, ideal for calligraphy enthusiasts.
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Seraphinite (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml

$3.00

Dominant Industry

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Tono & Lims Stellar Death fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring a soft, watercolor-like light-blue swatch. Part of the Deeep Space series, dye-based.
Tono & Lims
Stellar Death - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Stellar Death fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring a soft, watercolor-like light-blue swatch. Part of the Deeep Space series, dye-based.
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Stellar Death - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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Tono & Lims Aoi あおい fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, featuring a soft watercolor-style sky-blue hue, perfect for collectors and writing enthusiasts.
Tono & Lims
Aoi あおい - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Aoi あおい fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, featuring a soft watercolor-style sky-blue hue, perfect for collectors and writing enthusiasts.
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Aoi あおい - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Celestial Soiree (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Celestial Soiree (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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$3.90
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Celestial Soiree (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Journalize, part of the 'Starry Night' collection, featuring a textured, dark-grey block, reminiscent of industrial metal.
Journalize
Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Journalize, part of the 'Starry Night' collection, featuring a textured, dark-grey block, reminiscent of industrial metal.
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Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

Journalize

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Wearingeul From the Earth to the Moon Shimmer fountain pen ink, 30ml, displayed as a 4cm metallic-shimmer teal block, ideal for creative writing with vibrant effects.
Wearingeul
From the Earth to the Moon (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Wearingeul From the Earth to the Moon Shimmer fountain pen ink, 30ml, displayed as a 4cm metallic-shimmer teal block, ideal for creative writing with vibrant effects.
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From the Earth to the Moon (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Wearingeul 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Features a coarse, fibrous blue scouring pad visual, highlighting the ink's modern literary inspiration.
Wearingeul
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Wearingeul 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Features a coarse, fibrous blue scouring pad visual, highlighting the ink's modern literary inspiration.
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Colorverse Massive Storm and Great Red Spot fountain pen ink set, 2ml samples, featuring a deep teal-green ink swatch and informative card about Jupiter's storms.
Colorverse
Massive Storm - 2ml
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Colorverse Massive Storm and Great Red Spot fountain pen ink set, 2ml samples, featuring a deep teal-green ink swatch and informative card about Jupiter's storms.
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Massive Storm - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Colorverse 2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Blue) fountain pen ink, 15ml, featuring a marbled shimmer of teal and purple with metallic pigments, ideal for a dazzling writing experience.
Colorverse
2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Blue) - 2ml
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Colorverse 2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Blue) fountain pen ink, 15ml, featuring a marbled shimmer of teal and purple with metallic pigments, ideal for a dazzling writing experience.
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2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Blue) - 2ml

$3.90

Colorverse

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KWZ Ink's IG Turquoise, 60ml, fountain pen ink swatch, showing a rich teal hue with darker center, ideal for unique writing experiences.
KWZ
IG Turquoise - 2ml
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KWZ Ink's IG Turquoise, 60ml, fountain pen ink swatch, showing a rich teal hue with darker center, ideal for unique writing experiences.
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IG Turquoise - 2ml

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Marbles (Holen 1946) - 2ml
Vinta Inks
Marbles (Holen 1946) - 2ml
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Marbles (Holen 1946) - 2ml

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Vinta Inks

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Rainshower (Amihan 1901) - 2ml
Vinta Inks
Rainshower (Amihan 1901) - 2ml
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Rainshower (Amihan 1901) - 2ml

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Vinta Inks

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Terra Blue - 2ml
Ink Institute
Terra Blue - 2ml
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Terra Blue - 2ml

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Ink Institute

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Bleu Azur - 2ml
Jacques Herbin
Bleu Azur - 2ml
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Bleu Azur - 2ml

$2.50

Jacques Herbin

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Bleu des Profondeurs - 2ml
Jacques Herbin
Bleu des Profondeurs - 2ml
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Bleu des Profondeurs - 2ml

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Jacques Herbin

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Diabolo Menthe - 2ml
Jacques Herbin
Diabolo Menthe - 2ml
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Diabolo Menthe - 2ml

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Jacques Herbin

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Red Lighthouse Night Black - 2ml
Color Traveler
Red Lighthouse Night Black - 2ml
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Red Lighthouse Night Black - 2ml

$3.50

Color Traveler

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PENBBS No.512 Summer Heat - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.512 Summer Heat - 2ml
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No.512 Summer Heat - 2ml

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PENBBS No.513 Autumn Begins - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.513 Autumn Begins - 2ml
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No.513 Autumn Begins - 2ml

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PENBBS No.514 Dispelling Heat - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.514 Dispelling Heat - 2ml
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No.514 Dispelling Heat - 2ml

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Pennonia Kékfény (Blue Light) - 2ml Ink Sample
Pennonia
Kékfény (Blue Light) - 2ml
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Kékfény (Blue Light) - 2ml

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CARPINK Seashore Fish Market - 2ml Ink Sample
CARPINK
Seashore Fish Market - 2ml
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Seashore Fish Market - 2ml

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Krishna Inks After Dark - 2ml Ink Sample
Krishna Inks
After Dark - 2ml
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After Dark - 2ml

$1.50

Krishna Inks

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PENBBS No.386 Mountain Clouds - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.386 Mountain Clouds - 2ml
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No.386 Mountain Clouds - 2ml

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PENBBS No.382 Gentiana Acaulis - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.382 Gentiana Acaulis - 2ml
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No.382 Gentiana Acaulis - 2ml

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Kobe No.36 Sakaemachi Indigo - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
Kobe
No.36 Sakaemachi Indigo - 2ml
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Kobe No.36 Sakaemachi Indigo - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.36 Sakaemachi Indigo - 2ml

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Kobe Premium Den Blue - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
Kobe
Premium Den Blue - 2ml
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Kobe Premium Den Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
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Premium Den Blue - 2ml

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