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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new Shimmery, iridescent purple ink swatch for Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml, featuring a glittery texture with silvery highlights on a violet-lavender base.
Tono & Lims
Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Shimmery, iridescent purple ink swatch for Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml, featuring a glittery texture with silvery highlights on a violet-lavender base.
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Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Tono & Lims Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep purple-blue hue with aqua-green sparkles, perfect for adding iridescent flair to your writing.
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Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$3.20
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Tono & Lims Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep purple-blue hue with aqua-green sparkles, perfect for adding iridescent flair to your writing.
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Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, 30ml. Purple-lavender with a subtle sparkle, part of Desk Bandit's curated stationery collection.
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HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) - 2ml
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HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, 30ml. Purple-lavender with a subtle sparkle, part of Desk Bandit's curated stationery collection.
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HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new With Bear - 30ml fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a brown leather-like texture swatch, part of the 'Friendship' series, 30ml dye-based.
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With Bear - 2ml
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With Bear - 30ml fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a brown leather-like texture swatch, part of the 'Friendship' series, 30ml dye-based.
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With Bear - 2ml

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new Tono & Lims Black Rabbit くろうさぎ fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep plum fabric texture swatch representing the ink's color. Part of the Friendship series.
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Black Rabbit くろうさぎ - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Black Rabbit くろうさぎ fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep plum fabric texture swatch representing the ink's color. Part of the Friendship series.
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Black Rabbit くろうさぎ - 2ml

$3.20

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new Tono & Lims Goldfish (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a dark purple base with reflective sparkles, creating a starry-night effect.
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Goldfish (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Goldfish (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a dark purple base with reflective sparkles, creating a starry-night effect.
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Goldfish (Shimmer) - 2ml

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new Tono & Lims Bechorium Ion fountain pen ink, 30ml, dye-based, features an abstract olive-green watercolor texture, part of the 'Friendship' series from Desk Bandit.
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Bechorium Ion - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Bechorium Ion fountain pen ink, 30ml, dye-based, features an abstract olive-green watercolor texture, part of the 'Friendship' series from Desk Bandit.
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Bechorium Ion - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Orbit L2 fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring an abstract blue watercolor design, part of the Deeep Space series.
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Orbit L2 - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Orbit L2 fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring an abstract blue watercolor design, part of the Deeep Space series.
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Orbit L2 - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims No.18 I Am Busy In Relaxing fountain pen ink, 30ml, displayed in a medium pink watercolor swatch against a white background.
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No.18 I Am Busy In Relaxing - 2ml
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Tono & Lims No.18 I Am Busy In Relaxing fountain pen ink, 30ml, displayed in a medium pink watercolor swatch against a white background.
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No.18 I Am Busy In Relaxing - 2ml

$3.20

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Elphaba (Shimmer) - 30ml, a coarse-textured deep blue-purple pad from Journalize's fountain pen ink collection, featuring shimmering particles for a starry night effect.
Journalize
Elphaba (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Elphaba (Shimmer) - 30ml, a coarse-textured deep blue-purple pad from Journalize's fountain pen ink collection, featuring shimmering particles for a starry night effect.
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Elphaba (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

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KWZ Ink Cappuccino fountain pen ink, 60ml bottle.
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Cappuccino - 2ml
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KWZ Ink Cappuccino fountain pen ink, 60ml bottle.
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Cappuccino - 2ml

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No.533 Japanese Morning Glory - 2ml
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No.533 Japanese Morning Glory - 2ml
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No.533 Japanese Morning Glory - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Pumpkin - 2ml Ink Sample
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Pumpkin - 2ml
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Pumpkin - 2ml

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Tono & Lims No.16 I Have the Courage to Speak Freely If I Like Something - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.16 I Have the Courage to Speak Freely If I Like Something - 2ml
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Tono & Lims No.16 I Have the Courage to Speak Freely If I Like Something - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.16 I Have the Courage to Speak Freely If I Like Something - 2ml

$3.20

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PENBBS No.515 White Dew - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.515 White Dew - 2ml
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No.515 White Dew - 2ml

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PENBBS No.524 Big Chill - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.524 Big Chill - 2ml
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No.524 Big Chill - 2ml

$2.00

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CARPINK Streets in the Sunset - 2ml Ink Sample
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Streets in the Sunset - 2ml
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Streets in the Sunset - 2ml

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Kobe No.47 Aotani Cascade Green - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.47 Aotani Cascade Green - 2ml
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No.47 Aotani Cascade Green - 2ml

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Kobe No.39 Kobe Brick - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.39 Kobe Brick - 2ml
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Kobe No.39 Kobe Brick - 2ml Ink Sample

No.39 Kobe Brick - 2ml

$2.50

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Kobe No.23 Nagata Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.23 Nagata Blue - 2ml
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Kobe No.23 Nagata Blue - 2ml Ink Sample

No.23 Nagata Blue - 2ml

$2.50

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Kobe No.7 Kaikyo Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.7 Kaikyo Blue - 2ml
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Kobe No.7 Kaikyo Blue - 2ml Ink Sample

No.7 Kaikyo Blue - 2ml

$2.50

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Kobe No.3 Kyuu Kyoryuuchi Sepia - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.3 Kyuu Kyoryuuchi Sepia - 2ml
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Kobe No.3 Kyuu Kyoryuuchi Sepia - 2ml Ink Sample

No.3 Kyuu Kyoryuuchi Sepia - 2ml

$2.50

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PENBBS No.370 Christmas Red (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.370 Christmas Red (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.370 Christmas Red (Shimmer) - 2ml

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

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PENBBS No.258 First Love (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.258 First Love (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.258 First Love (Shimmer) - 2ml

$2.00

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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.
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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

$3.20

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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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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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No.14 A Smile Is A Sword - 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).
Noodler's Ink
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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Borealis Black - 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.
Rohrer & Klingner
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 Sakura Twilight - 30ml ink, featuring a textured swatch in dusty reddish-brown, from Tono & Lims' 'Flower Memories' series, ideal for fountain pen enthusiasts.
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Sakura Twilight - 2ml
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Sakura Twilight - 30ml ink, featuring a textured swatch in dusty reddish-brown, from Tono & Lims' 'Flower Memories' series, ideal for fountain pen enthusiasts.
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Sakura Twilight - 2ml

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new Contact Super Lim (Shimmer) - 30ml: Teal-blue ink swatch with a watercolor base, featuring a fine, iridescent shimmer, part of Tono & Lims' '3rd Anniversary Contact' series.
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Contact Super Lim (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Contact Super Lim (Shimmer) - 30ml: Teal-blue ink swatch with a watercolor base, featuring a fine, iridescent shimmer, part of Tono & Lims' '3rd Anniversary Contact' series.
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Contact Super Lim (Shimmer) - 2ml

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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

$3.20

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Kobe No.49 Kitano Olive Green - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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No.49 Kitano Olive Green - 2ml
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Kobe No.16 Nada Brown - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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3Oysters Blue - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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Blue - 2ml
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Blue - 2ml

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3Oysters Black Moss - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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Antietam - 2ml ink swatch displays a maroon-red hue with velvety mottled texture, showcasing Noodler's Ink's saturated dye-based quality. Sold Out
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Antietam - 2ml ink swatch displays a maroon-red hue with velvety mottled texture, showcasing Noodler's Ink's saturated dye-based quality.
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Antietam - 2ml

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