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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Ink Studio #023 - 2ml features a small, rectangular plush mat in dark charcoal with mottled shading and rounded corners, reflecting Sailor's curated ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #023 - 2ml
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$3.50
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Ink Studio #023 - 2ml features a small, rectangular plush mat in dark charcoal with mottled shading and rounded corners, reflecting Sailor's curated ink collection.
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Ink Studio #023 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Colorverse Strelka and JFK's Dog Pushinka ink set, featuring bright blue and charcoal/olive-grey sample swatches, from the Trailblazer In Space Collection.
Colorverse
Strelka and JFK's Dog Pushinka - 2ml Each Set
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$6.00
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Colorverse Strelka and JFK's Dog Pushinka ink set, featuring bright blue and charcoal/olive-grey sample swatches, from the Trailblazer In Space Collection.
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Strelka and JFK's Dog Pushinka - 2ml Each Set

$6.00

Colorverse

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new No.75 Platinum Blonde - 2ml
Ishimaru Bunkoudou
No.75 Platinum Blonde - 2ml
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$3.00
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No.75 Platinum Blonde - 2ml

$3.00

Ishimaru Bunkoudou

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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.
Tono & Lims
AO•I (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$3.20
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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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AO•I (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru / Haika no Gray - 18ml: Fountain pen ink with a mottled dark bluish-gray texture, ideal for expressive writing and blending.
Ka-Ku
Ink Mazeru / Haika no Gray - 2ml
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$4.00
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Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru / Haika no Gray - 18ml: Fountain pen ink with a mottled dark bluish-gray texture, ideal for expressive writing and blending.
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Ink Mazeru / Haika no Gray - 2ml

$4.00

Ka-Ku

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Colorverse Project Ink No.060 Hwaseong Fortress, 15ml dye-based fountain pen ink, shown as a charcoal-gray swatch with soft edges on a white background.
Colorverse
Project Ink No.060 Hwaseong Fortress - 2ml
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$3.90
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Colorverse Project Ink No.060 Hwaseong Fortress, 15ml dye-based fountain pen ink, shown as a charcoal-gray swatch with soft edges on a white background.
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Project Ink No.060 Hwaseong Fortress - 2ml

$3.90

Colorverse

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Colorverse Project Ink No.047 Korea Turtle Ship - 15ml, a medium-dark gray fountain pen ink with a mottled texture, showcasing quality and plant-based composition.
Colorverse
Project Ink No.047 Korea Turtle Ship - 2ml
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$3.90
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Colorverse Project Ink No.047 Korea Turtle Ship - 15ml, a medium-dark gray fountain pen ink with a mottled texture, showcasing quality and plant-based composition.
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Project Ink No.047 Korea Turtle Ship - 2ml

$3.90

Colorverse

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KWZ Ink Grey Lux - 60ml dye-based fountain pen ink, represented by a dark-charcoal felt square, reflecting the unique, handcrafted quality of Desk Bandit's offerings.
KWZ
Grey Lux - 2ml
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$2.50
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KWZ Ink Grey Lux - 60ml dye-based fountain pen ink, represented by a dark-charcoal felt square, reflecting the unique, handcrafted quality of Desk Bandit's offerings.
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Grey Lux - 2ml

$2.50

KWZ

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Colorverse Project Ink No.022 Daehan Jeguk - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Project Ink No.022 Daehan Jeguk - 2ml
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$3.00
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Colorverse Project Ink No.022 Daehan Jeguk - 2ml Ink Sample
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Project Ink No.022 Daehan Jeguk - 2ml

$3.00

Colorverse

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PENBBS No.410 Spirit of the Rodent (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.410 Spirit of the Rodent (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$2.00
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No.410 Spirit of the Rodent (Shimmer) - 2ml

$2.00

PENBBS

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new No.70 Bull Shot - 2ml
Ishimaru Bunkoudou
No.70 Bull Shot - 2ml
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$3.00
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No.70 Bull Shot - 2ml

$3.00

Ishimaru Bunkoudou

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new No.65 Black Rain - 2ml
Ishimaru Bunkoudou
No.65 Black Rain - 2ml
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$3.00
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No.65 Black Rain - 2ml

$3.00

Ishimaru Bunkoudou

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new No.52 Merry Widow - 2ml
Ishimaru Bunkoudou
No.52 Merry Widow - 2ml
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$3.00
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No.52 Merry Widow - 2ml

$3.00

Ishimaru Bunkoudou

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new No.38 Shoyo Juling - 2ml
Ishimaru Bunkoudou
No.38 Shoyo Juling - 2ml
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$3.00
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No.38 Shoyo Juling - 2ml

$3.00

Ishimaru Bunkoudou

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new Fanyantan's Return to the Abyss fountain pen ink, 20ml, featuring a dark-gray, textured swatch, ideal for adding depth to your writing and artwork.
Fanyantan
Return to the Abyss - 2ml
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$2.50
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Fanyantan's Return to the Abyss fountain pen ink, 20ml, featuring a dark-gray, textured swatch, ideal for adding depth to your writing and artwork.
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Return to the Abyss - 2ml

$2.50

Fanyantan

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Pressman Grey (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Pressman Grey (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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$3.90
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Pressman Grey (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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Pressman Grey (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml

$3.90

Ferris Wheel Press

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Tono & Lims Lady Grey Scented Fountain Pen Ink, 30ml. Dark charcoal-gray swatch with painterly edges on white background, showcasing the limited edition dye-based ink's rich hue.
Tono & Lims
Lady Grey (Scented) - 2ml
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$3.20
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Tono & Lims Lady Grey Scented Fountain Pen Ink, 30ml. Dark charcoal-gray swatch with painterly edges on white background, showcasing the limited edition dye-based ink's rich hue.
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Lady Grey (Scented) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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new No.81 Gulf Stream - 2ml
Ishimaru Bunkoudou
No.81 Gulf Stream - 2ml
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$3.00
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No.81 Gulf Stream - 2ml

$3.00

Ishimaru Bunkoudou

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new No.69 Rusty Nail - 2ml
Ishimaru Bunkoudou
No.69 Rusty Nail - 2ml
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$3.00
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No.69 Rusty Nail - 2ml

$3.00

Ishimaru Bunkoudou

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new No.67 Dirty Mother - 2ml
Ishimaru Bunkoudou
No.67 Dirty Mother - 2ml
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$3.00
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No.67 Dirty Mother - 2ml

$3.00

Ishimaru Bunkoudou

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new No.54 B&B - 2ml
Ishimaru Bunkoudou
No.54 B&B - 2ml
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$3.00
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No.54 B&B - 2ml

$3.00

Ishimaru Bunkoudou

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new No.53 Addington - 2ml
Ishimaru Bunkoudou
No.53 Addington - 2ml
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$3.00
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No.53 Addington - 2ml

$3.00

Ishimaru Bunkoudou

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new No.50 Gypsy - 2ml
Ishimaru Bunkoudou
No.50 Gypsy - 2ml
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$3.00
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No.50 Gypsy - 2ml

$3.00

Ishimaru Bunkoudou

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new Night of the Hazy Moon - 20ml, dark-gray textured swatch, by Fanyantan, innovative fountain pen ink, ideal for artistic depth, available at Desk Bandit.
Fanyantan
Night of the Hazy Moon - 2ml
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$2.50
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Night of the Hazy Moon - 20ml, dark-gray textured swatch, by Fanyantan, innovative fountain pen ink, ideal for artistic depth, available at Desk Bandit.
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Night of the Hazy Moon - 2ml

$2.50

Fanyantan

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