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 Mie (Feeling You) - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Mie (Feeling You) - 2ml
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Mie (Feeling You) - 2ml

$3.20

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Noodler's Ink Mata Hari's Cordial - 2ml Ink Sample
Noodler's Ink
Mata Hari's Cordial - 2ml
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$2.50
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Mata Hari's Cordial - 2ml

$2.50

Noodler's Ink

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Ink Studio #683 - 2ml swatch: deep purple ink with black-violet and magenta tones, featuring metallic-green sheen veins, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #683 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #683 - 2ml swatch: deep purple ink with black-violet and magenta tones, featuring metallic-green sheen veins, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
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Ink Studio #683 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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new Robert Oster Signature Ink Sinner's Heart, 50ml fountain pen ink, showcases a deep burgundy watercolor-like texture, emphasizing sustainable Australian craftsmanship and vibrant writing expression.
Robert Oster
Sinner's Heart - 2ml
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$1.70
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Robert Oster Signature Ink Sinner's Heart, 50ml fountain pen ink, showcases a deep burgundy watercolor-like texture, emphasizing sustainable Australian craftsmanship and vibrant writing expression.
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$1.70

Robert Oster

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Tono & Lims Fuji no Maihime 藤乃舞姫 fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a soft, mottled lavender hue with a watercolor texture, part of the 'Friendship' series.
Tono & Lims
Fuji no Maihime 藤乃舞姫 - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Fuji no Maihime 藤乃舞姫 fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a soft, mottled lavender hue with a watercolor texture, part of the 'Friendship' series.
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Fuji no Maihime 藤乃舞姫 - 2ml

$3.20

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Yashima Racoon Dog Brown Gray (Shimmer) - 2ml
Color Traveler
Yashima Racoon Dog Brown Gray (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Yashima Racoon Dog Brown Gray (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Esterbrook Lilac (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Esterbrook
Lilac (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Lilac (Shimmer) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.384 Blueberry - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.384 Blueberry - 2ml
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PENBBS No.235 Mandarin Duck Female (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.235 Mandarin Duck Female (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.235 Mandarin Duck Female (Shimmer) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.95 Phyllis Lin - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.95 Phyllis Lin - 2ml
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Tono & Lims No.1 Why Don't You Come With Me? - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
No.1 Why Don't You Come With Me? - 2ml
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Abstract swatch of deep purple ink with green-gold sheen, representing Sailor's Ink Studio #743 - 2ml, part of a curated collection of 100 colors.
Sailor
Ink Studio #743 - 2ml
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Abstract swatch of deep purple ink with green-gold sheen, representing Sailor's Ink Studio #743 - 2ml, part of a curated collection of 100 colors.
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Ink Studio #743 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Ink Studio #452 - 2ml shows a purple ink blot with varied tones and a subtle greenish sheen, highlighting Sailor's curated color collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #452 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #452 - 2ml shows a purple ink blot with varied tones and a subtle greenish sheen, highlighting Sailor's curated color collection.
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Ink Studio #452 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #235 - 2ml features a deep purple, abstract watercolor swatch with subtle tonal variations, presented by Sailor as part of their curated ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #235 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #235 - 2ml features a deep purple, abstract watercolor swatch with subtle tonal variations, presented by Sailor as part of their curated ink collection.
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Ink Studio #235 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #935 - 2ml features a deep purple, fuzzy textile with bright chartreuse-green streaks, reflecting the dye-based, Sailor-crafted color collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #935 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #935 - 2ml features a deep purple, fuzzy textile with bright chartreuse-green streaks, reflecting the dye-based, Sailor-crafted color collection.
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Ink Studio #935 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #435 - 2ml features a deep violet watercolor swatch with uneven edges and tonal variations, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #435 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #435 - 2ml features a deep violet watercolor swatch with uneven edges and tonal variations, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #435 - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Hana はな fountain pen ink, 30ml, shown in a blue-purple watercolor swatch with softly irregular edges, highlighting its dye-based, vibrant blend.
Tono & Lims
Hana はな - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Hana はな fountain pen ink, 30ml, shown in a blue-purple watercolor swatch with softly irregular edges, highlighting its dye-based, vibrant blend.
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Hana はな - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Pingtung Clematis - 2ml
Ink Institute
Pingtung Clematis - 2ml
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Ferris Wheel Press Midway the Magnificent (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Midway the Magnificent (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Midway the Magnificent (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Colorverse Horsehead Nebula - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Horsehead Nebula - 2ml
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Horsehead Nebula - 2ml

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Colorverse

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PENBBS No.227 Purple Jade - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.227 Purple Jade - 2ml
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Tono & Lims No.10 To Make A Long Story Short - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.10 To Make A Long Story Short - 2ml
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Ink Studio #737 - 2ml swatch shows deep purple ink with watercolor-like texture and subtle green sheen at the edges, indicating a handcrafted sample.
Sailor
Ink Studio #737 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #737 - 2ml swatch shows deep purple ink with watercolor-like texture and subtle green sheen at the edges, indicating a handcrafted sample.
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Ink Studio #737 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Ink Studio #931 - 2ml shows a vibrant purple ink swatch with metallic olive-green sheen, illustrating Sailor's expertly curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #931 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #931 - 2ml shows a vibrant purple ink swatch with metallic olive-green sheen, illustrating Sailor's expertly curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #931 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #680 - 2ml, features a deep wine-purple ink swatch with subtle greenish sheen, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #680 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #680 - 2ml, features a deep wine-purple ink swatch with subtle greenish sheen, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
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Ink Studio #680 - 2ml

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new Oort Swirl - 30ml: A purplish-brown textured ink swatch with blue and reddish undertones, from Tono & Lims' 'DEEEP FIELD' series, perfect for fountain pen enthusiasts.
Tono & Lims
Oort Swirl - 2ml
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Oort Swirl - 30ml: A purplish-brown textured ink swatch with blue and reddish undertones, from Tono & Lims' 'DEEEP FIELD' series, perfect for fountain pen enthusiasts.
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Oort Swirl - 2ml

$3.20

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new Robert Oster Gummy Shark fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing a mottled purple texture. A vibrant, eco-friendly ink, reflecting Australia's landscapes, in a 50ml bottle.
Robert Oster
Gummy Shark - 2ml
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Robert Oster Gummy Shark fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing a mottled purple texture. A vibrant, eco-friendly ink, reflecting Australia's landscapes, in a 50ml bottle.
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Gummy Shark - 2ml

$1.70

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new Tono & Lims Bucheon (Love is in the Air) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Rich violet hue with a watercolor texture, ideal for writing enthusiasts.
Tono & Lims
Bucheon (Love is in the Air) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Bucheon (Love is in the Air) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Rich violet hue with a watercolor texture, ideal for writing enthusiasts.
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Bucheon (Love is in the Air) - 2ml

$3.20

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Ring - 2ml
Tono & Lims
Ring - 2ml
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Mulberry Majesty - 38ml fountain pen ink by Ferris Wheel Press, showcases a textured purple watercolor swatch, highlighting its premium quality and artist appeal.
Ferris Wheel Press
Mulberry Majesty (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Mulberry Majesty - 38ml fountain pen ink by Ferris Wheel Press, showcases a textured purple watercolor swatch, highlighting its premium quality and artist appeal.
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Mulberry Majesty (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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Kuretake Art Nouveau - Perkin Mauve fountain pen ink, 20ml. Rich purple swatch with watercolor texture, reflecting the historic allure of Art Nouveau and chemical dye innovation.
Kuretake
Art Nouveau - Perkin Mauve - 2ml
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Kuretake Art Nouveau - Perkin Mauve fountain pen ink, 20ml. Rich purple swatch with watercolor texture, reflecting the historic allure of Art Nouveau and chemical dye innovation.
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Art Nouveau - Perkin Mauve - 2ml

$2.50

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KWZ Ink Gummiberry fountain pen ink, 60ml, shown as a textured, vibrant purple watercolor swatch on white, highlighting its unique hand-crafted appearance.
KWZ
Gummiberry - 2ml
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KWZ Ink Gummiberry fountain pen ink, 60ml, shown as a textured, vibrant purple watercolor swatch on white, highlighting its unique hand-crafted appearance.
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Gummiberry - 2ml

$2.50

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Jacques Herbin Amethyst de L'Oural fountain pen ink, 50ml, featuring a purple shimmer block, part of the 1798 Collection.
Jacques Herbin
Amethyst de L'Oural (1798 Collection) - 2ml
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Jacques Herbin Amethyst de L'Oural fountain pen ink, 50ml, featuring a purple shimmer block, part of the 1798 Collection.
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Amethyst de L'Oural (1798 Collection) - 2ml

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Kuretake Meiji No Iro - Shikon - 2ml Ink Sample
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Meiji No Iro - Shikon - 2ml
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PENBBS No.511 Little Summer - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.511 Little Summer - 2ml
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Kobe No.62 Lavender Cloth - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.62 Lavender Cloth - 2ml
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No.62 Lavender Cloth - 2ml

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Colorverse Project Ink No.005 Milky Lavender - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Project Ink No.005 Milky Lavender - 2ml
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Project Ink No.005 Milky Lavender - 2ml

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PENBBS No.372 Verbena Officinalis - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.372 Verbena Officinalis - 2ml
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PENBBS No.344 Mulberry - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.344 Mulberry - 2ml
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PENBBS No.156 Stars (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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No.156 Stars (Shimmer) - 2ml
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