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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Tono & Lims Trust U - 2ml Ink Sample
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Trust U - 2ml
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Trust U - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Strawberry Ice - 2ml Ink Sample
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Strawberry Ice - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Fukushima (Unshaken Conviction) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Fukushima (Unshaken Conviction) - 2ml
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Fukushima (Unshaken Conviction) - 2ml

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Robert Oster Terra Australis (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Terra Australis (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml
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Grun Schwarz - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, featuring a dark hue with burgundy undertones, displayed as a swatch with The Desk Bandit watermark.
Robert Oster
Grun Schwarz - 2ml
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Grun Schwarz - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, featuring a dark hue with burgundy undertones, displayed as a swatch with The Desk Bandit watermark.

Grun Schwarz - 2ml

$1.70

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Vinta Inks Sailfin Green (Ibid 1829) - 2ml Ink Sample
Vinta Inks
Sailfin Green (Ibid 1829) - 2ml
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Sailfin Green (Ibid 1829) - 2ml

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Ancient Song Moon Over A Mountain - 2ml Ink Sample
Ancient Song
Moon Over A Mountain - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Afternoon Tea (Scented) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Afternoon Tea (Scented) - 2ml
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Robert Oster Taiwan Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Taiwan Blue - 2ml
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Ryde Green - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, featuring an abstract green splash on white, with a faint The Desk Bandit watermark at the bottom.
Robert Oster
Ryde Green - 2ml
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Ryde Green - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, featuring an abstract green splash on white, with a faint The Desk Bandit watermark at the bottom.

Ryde Green - 2ml

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Ink swatch of Purple Jazz - 2ml by Robert Oster, featuring a deep blue-purple hue on white, with The Desk Bandit watermark visible.
Robert Oster
Purple Jazz - 2ml
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Ink swatch of Purple Jazz - 2ml by Robert Oster, featuring a deep blue-purple hue on white, with The Desk Bandit watermark visible.

Purple Jazz - 2ml

$1.70

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Vinta Inks Elusive Blue (Tandikan 2000) - 2ml Ink Sample
Vinta Inks
Elusive Blue (Tandikan 2000) - 2ml
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Vinta Inks Sea and Sky (Lakbay 1861) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Sea and Sky (Lakbay 1861) - 2ml
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Vinta Inks Jewel Green (Parol 1908) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Jewel Green (Parol 1908) - 2ml
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Kobe No.56 Rokko Shichidank - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.56 Rokko Shichidank - 2ml
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No.56 Rokko Shichidank - 2ml

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Ancient Song Silent Night Reflection - 2ml Ink Sample
Ancient Song
Silent Night Reflection - 2ml
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Deep Purple - 2ml ink sample, showing a dark blue-violet swatch with a goldish-brown sheen, reflecting Robert Oster's unique Australian-inspired palette.
Robert Oster
Deep Purple - 2ml
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Deep Purple - 2ml ink sample, showing a dark blue-violet swatch with a goldish-brown sheen, reflecting Robert Oster's unique Australian-inspired palette.
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Deep Purple - 2ml

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True Blue - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, featuring a deep blue watercolor swatch with a cloud-like texture and reddish-purple edges, reflecting Australian inspiration.
Robert Oster
True Blue - 2ml
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True Blue - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, featuring a deep blue watercolor swatch with a cloud-like texture and reddish-purple edges, reflecting Australian inspiration.
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True Blue - 2ml

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Swatch of Robert Oster's Crimson - 2ml, showcasing pooling and shading effects on white paper, with The Desk Bandit watermark visible.
Robert Oster
Crimson - 2ml
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Swatch of Robert Oster's Crimson - 2ml, showcasing pooling and shading effects on white paper, with The Desk Bandit watermark visible.

Crimson - 2ml

$1.70

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Blu Mare (2ml) ink swatch with organic edges and darker veining on a sample card branded “THE DESK BANDIT,” showcasing Rohrer & Klingner's handcrafted quality.
Rohrer & Klingner
Blu Mare - 2ml
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Blu Mare (2ml) ink swatch with organic edges and darker veining on a sample card branded “THE DESK BANDIT,” showcasing Rohrer & Klingner's handcrafted quality.

Blu Mare - 2ml

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Vinta Inks Vesper Blue (Bisperas 1669) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Vesper Blue (Bisperas 1669) - 2ml
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Ancient Song Mooring Qin Huai - 2ml Ink Sample
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Mooring Qin Huai - 2ml
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Mooring Qin Huai - 2ml

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Abstract deep red pigment wash resembling a watercolor ink blot, representing Robert Oster's Red Candy - 2ml fountain pen ink sample.
Robert Oster
Red Candy - 2ml
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Abstract deep red pigment wash resembling a watercolor ink blot, representing Robert Oster's Red Candy - 2ml fountain pen ink sample.
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Red Candy - 2ml

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School Blue - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, featuring a deep blue abstract ink-blot with darker edges, showcased on a white background from The Desk Bandit.
Robert Oster
School Blue - 2ml
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School Blue - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, featuring a deep blue abstract ink-blot with darker edges, showcased on a white background from The Desk Bandit.

School Blue - 2ml

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Kobe No.34 Sourakuen Tea Green - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.34 Sourakuen Tea Green - 2ml
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No.34 Sourakuen Tea Green - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Rose Quartz (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Rose Quartz (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Cinderella - 2ml Ink Sample
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Cinderella - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Phosphophyllite (Shimmering) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Phosphophyllite (Shimmering) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Into U - 2ml Ink Sample
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Into U - 2ml
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Into U - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Disturbing U - 2ml Ink Sample
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Disturbing U - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Maccha Mousse - 2ml Ink Sample
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Maccha Mousse - 2ml
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Abstract swatch of watercolor paint showcasing Purple Gray - 2ml, with dark indigo/purple tones, subtle variations, and textured edges, representing 3Oysters' Delicious Series.
3Oysters
Purple Gray - 2ml
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Abstract swatch of watercolor paint showcasing Purple Gray - 2ml, with dark indigo/purple tones, subtle variations, and textured edges, representing 3Oysters' Delicious Series.
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Purple Gray - 2ml

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Blue watercolor swatch representing Robert Oster's Bass Straight ink sample, 2ml, on white background, showcasing its abstract wash style and dye-based composition.
Robert Oster
Bass Straight - 2ml
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Bass Straight - 2ml

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Ancient Song Southern Village - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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Southern Village - 2ml
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Sushi - 2ml ink sample: A deep red, watercolor-like swatch with soft edges, showcasing the vibrant hue of Robert Oster's fountain pen ink. Sold Out
Robert Oster
Sushi - 2ml
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3Oysters Namsan - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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Heart of Darkness - 2ml dye-based ink, represented by a plain black fabric square, highlighting its rich, archival quality for varied writing needs. Sold Out
Noodler's Ink
Heart of Darkness - 2ml
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Heart of Darkness - 2ml dye-based ink, represented by a plain black fabric square, highlighting its rich, archival quality for varied writing needs.
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Heart of Darkness - 2ml

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Ancient Song Water Dragon's Song - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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PENBBS No.409 Spring Lake - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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No.409 Spring Lake - 2ml
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PENBBS No.230 Marshmallow - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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No.230 Marshmallow - 2ml
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