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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Dominant Industry Christmas Red (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
Christmas Red (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Kobe No.4 Kitano Foreigners Red - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.4 Kitano Foreigners Red - 2ml
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Kobe No.4 Kitano Foreigners Red - 2ml Ink Sample

No.4 Kitano Foreigners Red - 2ml

$2.50

Kobe

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Ink Studio #930 - 2ml features a deep burgundy ink swatch with a greenish sheen, showcasing Sailor's expertly curated dye-based color.
Sailor
Ink Studio #930 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #930 - 2ml features a deep burgundy ink swatch with a greenish sheen, showcasing Sailor's expertly curated dye-based color.
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Ink Studio #930 - 2ml

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Wearingeul Dr. Henry Jekyll - 30ml Bottled Ink
Wearingeul
Dr. Henry Jekyll - 2ml
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Dr. Henry Jekyll - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Wearingeul The Valley of Fear - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
The Valley of Fear - 2ml
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$3.00

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Wearingeul Anna Karenina (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Anna Karenina (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Anna Karenina (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Ink Institute Terra Red - 2ml Ink Sample
Ink Institute
Terra Red - 2ml
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Terra Red - 2ml

$3.00

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PENBBS No.432 Triangle Plum - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.432 Triangle Plum - 2ml
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No.432 Triangle Plum - 2ml

$2.00

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Dominant Industry Garnet - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
Garnet - 2ml
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Garnet - 2ml

$2.50

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PENBBS No.389 Cherry - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.389 Cherry - 2ml
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TWSBI TWSBI Red - 2ml Ink Sample
TWSBI
TWSBI Red - 2ml
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Dancheong - 2ml sample of 3Oysters ink, showcasing a red, textured abstract watercolor swatch, inspired by Seoul's vibrant colors.
3Oysters
Dancheong - 2ml
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Dancheong - 2ml sample of 3Oysters ink, showcasing a red, textured abstract watercolor swatch, inspired by Seoul's vibrant colors.
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Dancheong - 2ml

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Colorverse Project Ink No.025 Dan Hong - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Project Ink No.025 Dan Hong - 2ml
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Project Ink No.025 Dan Hong - 2ml

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Wearingeul Human Issue - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Human Issue - 2ml
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Human Issue - 2ml

$3.00

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Wearingeul Queen of Hearts (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Queen of Hearts (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Sailor Ink Studio #673 - 2ml Ink Sample
Sailor
Ink Studio #673 - 2ml
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PENBBS No.278 Lhasa City - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.278 Lhasa City - 2ml
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Kyo-Iro Flaming Red of Fushimi - 2ml Ink Sample
Kyo-Iro
Flaming Red of Fushimi - 2ml
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Flaming Red of Fushimi - 2ml

$2.50

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Fernambuk (2ml) sample of Rohrer & Klingner dye-based ink, featuring an abstract red watercolor blotch on white background, with THE DESK BANDIT branding below.
Rohrer & Klingner
Fernambuk - 2ml
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Fernambuk (2ml) sample of Rohrer & Klingner dye-based ink, featuring an abstract red watercolor blotch on white background, with THE DESK BANDIT branding below.

Fernambuk - 2ml

$2.00

Rohrer & Klingner

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Vinta Inks When It Rains (Tuwing Umuulan 1980) - 2ml Ink Sample
Vinta Inks
When It Rains (Tuwing Umuulan 1980) - 2ml
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When It Rains (Tuwing Umuulan 1980) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.449 Yanji - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.449 Yanji - 2ml
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No.449 Yanji - 2ml

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Robert Oster New York - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
New York - 2ml
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New York - 2ml

$1.70

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Colorverse Hubble - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Hubble - 2ml
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Hubble - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Fukuoka (Fidelity) - 2ml: A red watercolor swatch, abstract with soft, textured edges, showcasing Tono & Lims' dye-based ink, ideal for collectors.
Tono & Lims
Fukuoka (Fidelity) - 2ml
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Fukuoka (Fidelity) - 2ml: A red watercolor swatch, abstract with soft, textured edges, showcasing Tono & Lims' dye-based ink, ideal for collectors.
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Fukuoka (Fidelity) - 2ml

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Ink Studio #830 - 2ml swatch, featuring a deep red, abstract ink blot on a white background, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #830 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #830 - 2ml swatch, featuring a deep red, abstract ink blot on a white background, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection.
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Red watercolor blot, representing Sailor's Ink Studio #230 - 2ml, showcasing a dye-based ink from their curated collection of 100 shades.
Sailor
Ink Studio #230 - 2ml
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Colorverse Methuselah Tree & Methuselah Grove - 2ml Each Set Ink Samples
Colorverse
Methuselah Tree & Methuselah Grove - 2ml Each Set
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$6.00
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Kuretake Meiji No Iro - Araishu - 2ml Ink Sample
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Meiji No Iro - Araishu - 2ml
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PENBBS No.370 Christmas Red (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.370 Christmas Red (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Aurora Aurora 100th Anniversary - Red (2ml) Ink Sample
Aurora
Aurora 100th Anniversary - Red - 2ml
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Aurora 100th Anniversary - Red - 2ml

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Wearingeul A Study in Scarlet - 30ml Bottled Ink
Wearingeul
A Study in Scarlet - 2ml
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Jacques Herbin Rouge Grenat - 2ml Ink Sample
Jacques Herbin
Rouge Grenat - 2ml
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Rouge Grenat - 2ml

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Pennonia Meggyes (Sour Cherry) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Meggyes (Sour Cherry) - 2ml
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Meggyes (Sour Cherry) - 2ml

$2.20

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Pennonia Mustvörös (Young Wine) -2ml Ink Sample
Pennonia
Mustvörös (Young Wine) -2ml
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Mustvörös (Young Wine) -2ml

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Kobe No.55 Nankin-machi Red - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.55 Nankin-machi Red - 2ml
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Kobe No.55 Nankin-machi Red - 2ml Ink Sample

No.55 Nankin-machi Red - 2ml

$2.50

Kobe

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Colorverse Sample Duo set: Map of Mars & Mars Attacks inks, 4ml and 2ml respectively, featuring deep blue-black/teal and rich red swatches. Sold Out
Colorverse
Map of Mars & Mars Attacks - 2ml Each Set
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$6.00
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Colorverse Sample Duo set: Map of Mars & Mars Attacks inks, 4ml and 2ml respectively, featuring deep blue-black/teal and rich red swatches.
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Map of Mars & Mars Attacks - 2ml Each Set

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Abstract red watercolor swatch with maroon veins, representing Krishna Inks' Dark Chocolate - 2ml, part of the Super Rich series, handcrafted in Kerala. Sold Out
Krishna Inks
Dark Chocolate - 2ml
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Abstract red watercolor swatch with maroon veins, representing Krishna Inks' Dark Chocolate - 2ml, part of the Super Rich series, handcrafted in Kerala.
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Dark Chocolate - 2ml

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Colorverse Bow Shock & Intense Magnetic Field - 2ml Each Set Ink Sample Sold Out
Colorverse
Bow Shock & Intense Magnetic Field - 2ml Each Set
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$6.00
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Bow Shock & Intense Magnetic Field - 2ml Each Set

$6.00

Colorverse

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Colorverse Hubble & HST - 2ml Each Set Ink Sample Sold Out
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Hubble & HST - 2ml Each Set
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Hubble & HST - 2ml Each Set

$6.00

Colorverse

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Antietam - 2ml ink swatch displays a maroon-red hue with velvety mottled texture, showcasing Noodler's Ink's saturated dye-based quality. Sold Out
Noodler's Ink
Antietam - 2ml
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Antietam - 2ml ink swatch displays a maroon-red hue with velvety mottled texture, showcasing Noodler's Ink's saturated dye-based quality.
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Antietam - 2ml

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Noodler's Ink

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