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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Ferris Wheel Press Lady Rose - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Lady Rose - 2ml
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$3.00
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Lady Rose - 2ml

$3.00

Ferris Wheel Press

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Cherry Blossom - 2ml ink sample showing a deep burgundy swatch with darker sheen areas, labeled with The Desk Bandit's watermark on white paper.
Robert Oster
Cherry Blossom - 2ml
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$1.70
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Cherry Blossom - 2ml ink sample showing a deep burgundy swatch with darker sheen areas, labeled with The Desk Bandit's watermark on white paper.

Cherry Blossom - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Hot Pink - 2ml ink sample, showing a deep magenta swatch with uneven edges and tone variations, inspired by South Australia's wine regions.
Robert Oster
Hot Pink - 2ml
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$1.70
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Hot Pink - 2ml ink sample, showing a deep magenta swatch with uneven edges and tone variations, inspired by South Australia's wine regions.
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Hot Pink - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Wearingeul White Rabbit - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
White Rabbit - 2ml
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$3.00
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White Rabbit - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Robert Oster Australis Rose - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Australis Rose - 2ml
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$1.70
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Australis Rose - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Robert Oster Australian Opal Pink - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Australian Opal Pink - 2ml
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$1.70
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Australian Opal Pink - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Teranishi Opera Rose - 2ml Ink Sample
Teranishi
Opera Rose - 2ml
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$2.50
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Opera Rose - 2ml

$2.50

Teranishi

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Plumb Nut - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, featuring a dusky rose/maroon watercolor wash with dark edges and subtle granulation.
Robert Oster
Plumb Nut - 2ml
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$1.70
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Plumb Nut - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, featuring a dusky rose/maroon watercolor wash with dark edges and subtle granulation.
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Plumb Nut - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Vinta Inks Pastel Pink (Julia 1991) - 2ml Ink Sample
Vinta Inks
Pastel Pink (Julia 1991) - 2ml
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$2.50
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Pastel Pink (Julia 1991) - 2ml

$2.50

Vinta Inks

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Ferris Wheel Press Strawberry Macaron - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Strawberry Macaron - 2ml
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Strawberry Macaron - 2ml

$3.00

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Vinta Inks Malayan Apple (Makopa 1938) - 2ml Ink Sample
Vinta Inks
Malayan Apple (Makopa 1938) - 2ml
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$2.50
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Malayan Apple (Makopa 1938) - 2ml

$2.50

Vinta Inks

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Iroshizuku Ink - Tsutsuji (2ml) swatch, deep pink-red hue on white with “THE DESK BANDIT” watermark, showcasing Pilot's azalea-inspired ink sample.
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Tsutsuji - 2ml
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Iroshizuku Ink - Tsutsuji (2ml) swatch, deep pink-red hue on white with “THE DESK BANDIT” watermark, showcasing Pilot's azalea-inspired ink sample.

Iroshizuku Ink - Tsutsuji - 2ml

$2.20

Pilot

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Sailor Seki - 2ml Ink Sample
Sailor
Seki - 2ml
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$3.30
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Seki - 2ml

$3.30

Sailor

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Ferris Wheel Press Definitely Peachy - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Definitely Peachy - 2ml
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$3.00
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Definitely Peachy - 2ml

$3.00

Ferris Wheel Press

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Cherry Blossom of Keage - 2ml ink sample, featuring an abstract deep pink-purple watercolor wash with darker edges, reflecting cherry blossom hues.
Kyo-Iro
Cherry Blossom of Keage - 2ml
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$2.50
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Cherry Blossom of Keage - 2ml ink sample, featuring an abstract deep pink-purple watercolor wash with darker edges, reflecting cherry blossom hues.
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Cherry Blossom of Keage - 2ml

$2.50

Kyo-Iro

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Ink Studio #130 - 2ml: Abstract magenta watercolor with subtle gradients and orange-gold outline, showcasing Sailor's dye-based ink artistry.
Sailor
Ink Studio #130 - 2ml
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$3.50
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Ink Studio #130 - 2ml: Abstract magenta watercolor with subtle gradients and orange-gold outline, showcasing Sailor's dye-based ink artistry.
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Ink Studio #130 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Sailor Shikiori Sakura-mori - 2ml Ink Sample
Sailor
Shikiori Sakura-mori - 2ml
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$3.00
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Shikiori Sakura-mori - 2ml

$3.00

Sailor

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Colorverse Brunch Date - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Brunch Date - 2ml
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$3.00
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Brunch Date - 2ml

$3.00

Colorverse

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Taccia Utamaro-UmeMurasaki - 2ml Ink Sample
Taccia
Utamaro-UmeMurasaki - 2ml
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$2.50
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Utamaro-UmeMurasaki - 2ml

$2.50

Taccia

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Ferris Wheel Press Pink Eraser - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Pink Eraser - 2ml
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$3.00
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Pink Eraser - 2ml

$3.00

Ferris Wheel Press

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Kobe No.71 Sakura Ikuta River - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.71 Sakura Ikuta River - 2ml
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$2.50
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No.71 Sakura Ikuta River - 2ml

$2.50

Kobe

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Wearingeul Pride and Prejudice - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Pride and Prejudice - 2ml
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$3.00
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Pride and Prejudice - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Wearingeul The Flowers on the Way - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
The Flowers on the Way - 2ml
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$3.00
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The Flowers on the Way - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Magenta (2ml) ink sample from Rohrer & Klingner, shown as a purplish-magenta swatch on white background, labeled THE DESK BANDIT.
Rohrer & Klingner
Magenta - 2ml
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$2.00
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Magenta (2ml) ink sample from Rohrer & Klingner, shown as a purplish-magenta swatch on white background, labeled THE DESK BANDIT.

Magenta - 2ml

$2.00

Rohrer & Klingner

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Sailor Shikiori Harahara - 2ml Ink Sample
Sailor
Shikiori Harahara - 2ml
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$3.30
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Shikiori Harahara - 2ml

$3.30

Sailor

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Tono & Lims Who Are You - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Who Are You - 2ml
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$3.20
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Who Are You - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Ferris Wheel Press Double Raspberry - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Double Raspberry - 2ml
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$3.00
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Double Raspberry - 2ml

$3.00

Ferris Wheel Press

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Colorverse Lights On Ceres - 2ml Ink Samples
Colorverse
Lights On Ceres - 2ml
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$2.50
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Lights On Ceres - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Iroshizuku Ink - Kosumosu (2ml) sample, featuring a red-pink ink blot on white, with The Desk Bandit watermark, inspired by cherry blossoms in fall.
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Kosumosu - 2ml
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Iroshizuku Ink - Kosumosu (2ml) sample, featuring a red-pink ink blot on white, with The Desk Bandit watermark, inspired by cherry blossoms in fall.

Iroshizuku Ink - Kosumosu - 2ml

$2.20

Pilot

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Ferris Wheel Press The Fluttering Heart (Limited Edition 2023) - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
The Fluttering Heart (Limited Edition 2023) - 2ml
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$3.80
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The Fluttering Heart (Limited Edition 2023) - 2ml

$3.80

Ferris Wheel Press

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Tono & Lims Gemini's Duality - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Gemini's Duality - 2ml
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$3.20
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Gemini's Duality - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Vinta Inks Liquid Sepia (Isabela 1999) - 2ml Ink Sample
Vinta Inks
Liquid Sepia (Isabela 1999) - 2ml
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$3.00
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Liquid Sepia (Isabela 1999) - 2ml

$3.00

Vinta Inks

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Vinta Inks The Maiden (Lakambini 1950) - 2ml Ink Sample
Vinta Inks
The Maiden (Lakambini 1950) - 2ml
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$3.00
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The Maiden (Lakambini 1950) - 2ml

$3.00

Vinta Inks

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Tono & Lims Burma Tourmaline (Shimmering) - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Burma Tourmaline (Shimmering) - 2ml
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$3.20
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Burma Tourmaline (Shimmering) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Tono & Lims Strawberry Ice - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Strawberry Ice - 2ml
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$3.20
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Strawberry Ice - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Ink Studio #237 - 2ml features a magenta-purple ink swatch with subtle brown shading, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #237 - 2ml
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$3.50
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Ink Studio #237 - 2ml features a magenta-purple ink swatch with subtle brown shading, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
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Ink Studio #237 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Rouille d'Ancre - 2ml
Jacques Herbin
Rouille d'Ancre - 2ml
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$2.50
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Rouille d'Ancre - 2ml

$2.50

Jacques Herbin

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Troublemaker Inks Luneta Twilight Pink - 2ml Ink Sample
Troublemaker Inks
Luneta Twilight Pink - 2ml
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$2.50
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Luneta Twilight Pink - 2ml

$2.50

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Ink Studio #173 - 2ml: Rectangular watercolor swatch with softly irregular edges, showcasing a mottled, diluted pigment typical of Sailor's curated dye-based inks. Sold Out
Sailor
Ink Studio #173 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #173 - 2ml: Rectangular watercolor swatch with softly irregular edges, showcasing a mottled, diluted pigment typical of Sailor's curated dye-based inks.
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Ink Studio #173 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Pilot Iroshizuku Ink - Hana-ikada - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Hana-ikada - 2ml
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$2.20
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Iroshizuku Ink - Hana-ikada - 2ml

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Pilot

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