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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PENBBS No.513 Autumn Begins - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.514 Dispelling Heat - 2ml Ink Sample
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CARPINK Seashore Fish Market - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.388 Guangzhou City - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.386 Mountain Clouds - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.382 Gentiana Acaulis - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.378 Sugared Chestnuts - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.379 Kunming City - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.345 Snow Night's First Clearing (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.275 Claude Monet - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.276 Chengdu City - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.256 Black Water - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.256 Black Water - 2ml
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No.256 Black Water - 2ml

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PENBBS No.221 Qingdao City - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.218 Tiny (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.269 45th POTUS - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.159 Wakaba - 2ml Ink Sample
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Tono & Lims Starry Night (Glass Pen) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Tono & Lims Bedroom in Arles (Glass Pen) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Tono & Lims No.9 Mind Your Gap - 2ml Ink Sample
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Tono & Lims Ehime (Innocence) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Miyagi (Tender Heart) - 2ml swatch of green watercolor paint, showcasing Tono & Lims' textured, dye-based ink on a white background.
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Miyagi (Tender Heart) - 2ml swatch of green watercolor paint, showcasing Tono & Lims' textured, dye-based ink on a white background.
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Brevity Black - 2ml: A swatch of deep black, fuzzy fabric, resembling felt, displayed against a white background, representing the ink's rich, dark hue.
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Brevity Black - 2ml: A swatch of deep black, fuzzy fabric, resembling felt, displayed against a white background, representing the ink's rich, dark hue.
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new Vinta Inks First Day (Unang Araw) 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing a pale-to-mid blue watercolor wash with soft variations and bleed marks.
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Vinta Inks First Day (Unang Araw) 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing a pale-to-mid blue watercolor wash with soft variations and bleed marks.
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new Vinta Inks Classroom Crush (Sulyap) fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle. The swatch shows a rose-pink watercolor texture, capturing youthful affection and nostalgia.
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Vinta Inks Classroom Crush (Sulyap) fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle. The swatch shows a rose-pink watercolor texture, capturing youthful affection and nostalgia.
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Classroom Crush (Sulyap) - 2ml

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new LUC Spring Dreams 春の夢 - 30ml ink swatch displays a mottled blue-purple texture with burple shimmer, reflecting Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental style.
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LUC Spring Dreams 春の夢 (Shimmer, Pigment) - 2ml
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LUC Spring Dreams 春の夢 - 30ml ink swatch displays a mottled blue-purple texture with burple shimmer, reflecting Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental style.
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LUC Spring Dreams 春の夢 (Shimmer, Pigment) - 2ml

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new Contact Super Oyakata (Shimmer, Scented) - 30ml: A shimmery teal-blue ink swatch with green/blue sparkles, part of Tono & Lims' 3rd Anniversary Contact series.
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new Contact Super Shishiri (Shimmer, Scented) - 30ml ink with a fine, sparkly pink shimmer texture, part of Tono & Lims' 3rd Anniversary series.
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Contact Super Shishiri (Shimmer, Scented) - 30ml ink with a fine, sparkly pink shimmer texture, part of Tono & Lims' 3rd Anniversary series.
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new Contact Super Setsu (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml ink sample swatch, showcasing a textured, velvety brown surface, representing Tono & Lims' niche, experimental ink collection.
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Contact Super Setsu (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml ink sample swatch, showcasing a textured, velvety brown surface, representing Tono & Lims' niche, experimental ink collection.
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new Kamakura - 30ml ink swatch, dark charcoal-gray textured surface, part of Tono & Lims' 'Time Travel' series, known for vibrant, experimental colors.
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Kamakura - 30ml ink swatch, dark charcoal-gray textured surface, part of Tono & Lims' 'Time Travel' series, known for vibrant, experimental colors.
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Kamakura - 2ml

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new Heian (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample; solid lime-green swatch texture representing Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental ink from the 'Time Travel' series.
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Heian (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample; solid lime-green swatch texture representing Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental ink from the 'Time Travel' series.
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new Niwaka-mon (Fukuoka Special) - 30ml ink swatch, showcasing a deep purple, watercolor-like texture, part of Tono & Lims' exclusive Fukuoka Special series.
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Niwaka-mon (Fukuoka Special) - 30ml ink swatch, showcasing a deep purple, watercolor-like texture, part of Tono & Lims' exclusive Fukuoka Special series.
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new Fidelity (Fukuoka Special) - 30ml ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a warm reddish-orange shade, part of their exclusive 'Fukuoka Special 2025' series.
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Fidelity (Fukuoka Special) - 30ml ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a warm reddish-orange shade, part of their exclusive 'Fukuoka Special 2025' series.
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new Secret* Mint - 30ml ink swatch, teal-blue with a fibrous texture, part of Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series, celebrated for vibrant, experimental colors.
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Secret* Mint - 30ml ink swatch, teal-blue with a fibrous texture, part of Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series, celebrated for vibrant, experimental colors.
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new Old Book - 30ml ink features a warm orange-brown, textured appearance, reminiscent of suede or leather, perfect for fountain pen enthusiasts.
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new AO•I (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample, showcasing a blue-gray texture, part of Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series for fountain pen enthusiasts.
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new Shimmery teal-blue swatch of King Lucky Clover ink by Tono & Lims, showcasing its sparkling effect as part of the 'Friendship' series.
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Shimmery teal-blue swatch of King Lucky Clover ink by Tono & Lims, showcasing its sparkling effect as part of the 'Friendship' series.
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new Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru / Black Jade (Shimmer) - 18ml: A shimmering fountain pen ink with metallic coppery-bronze and charcoal flecks, capturing the essence of expressive Japanese writing.
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new Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru in Yukige no Viridian, a dye-based fountain pen ink, featuring a textured teal swatch. Volume: 18ml. Ideal for creative writing and blending.
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Kobe No.36 Sakaemachi Indigo - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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