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 Down the Rabbit Hole - Twinkling Tea Party - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Down the Rabbit Hole - Twinkling Tea Party - 2ml
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Down the Rabbit Hole - Twinkling Tea Party - 2ml

$3.90

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Ferris Wheel Press Steeped Umber - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Steeped Umber - 2ml
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$3.00
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Steeped Umber - 2ml

$3.00

Ferris Wheel Press

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Wearingeul A Watery Star (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
A Watery Star (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$3.00
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A Watery Star (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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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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Dominant Industry Maple - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
Maple - 2ml
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$2.50
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Maple - 2ml

$2.50

Dominant Industry

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Ferris Wheel Press Goose Poupon - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Goose Poupon - 2ml
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$3.00
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Goose Poupon - 2ml

$3.00

Ferris Wheel Press

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Sailor Shikiori Yozakura - 2ml Ink Sample
Sailor
Shikiori Yozakura - 2ml
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Shikiori Yozakura - 2ml

$3.00

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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Colorverse Photon - 2ml Ink Samples
Colorverse
Photon - 2ml
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$2.50
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Photon - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Spearmint - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, showing dark teal-green hue with pooling edges and subtle center shading, from The Desk Bandit's review.
Robert Oster
Spearmint - 2ml
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Spearmint - 2ml ink sample by Robert Oster, showing dark teal-green hue with pooling edges and subtle center shading, from The Desk Bandit's review.

Spearmint - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Light Green - 2ml ink sample showing uneven saturation and feathering on white paper, with THE DESK BANDIT logo faintly visible at the bottom.
Robert Oster
Light Green - 2ml
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$1.70
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Light Green - 2ml ink sample showing uneven saturation and feathering on white paper, with THE DESK BANDIT logo faintly visible at the bottom.

Light Green - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Robert Oster Bondi Blue - 2ml ink sample swatch on white paper, showcasing a deep blue hue with purplish sheen, from The Desk Bandit.
Robert Oster
Bondi Blue - 2ml
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$1.70
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Robert Oster Bondi Blue - 2ml ink sample swatch on white paper, showcasing a deep blue hue with purplish sheen, from The Desk Bandit.

Bondi Blue - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Iroshizuku Ink - Yama-Guri (2ml) dark brown swatch on white paper, featuring The Desk Bandit logo beneath. Part of Pilot's ink range.
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Yama-guri - 2ml
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Iroshizuku Ink - Yama-Guri (2ml) dark brown swatch on white paper, featuring The Desk Bandit logo beneath. Part of Pilot's ink range.

Iroshizuku Ink - Yama-guri - 2ml

$2.20

Pilot

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Misty Mountain - 2ml fountain pen ink sample, showcasing a cool gray watercolor wash with gradient shading. Perfect for smooth writing with fine nibs from Desk Bandit.
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Misty Mountain - 2ml
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Misty Mountain - 2ml fountain pen ink sample, showcasing a cool gray watercolor wash with gradient shading. Perfect for smooth writing with fine nibs from Desk Bandit.
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Misty Mountain - 2ml

$2.50

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Ferris Wheel Press Once Upon a Time - Glistening Glass - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Once Upon a Time - Glistening Glass - 2ml
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Once Upon a Time - Glistening Glass - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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Wearingeul Dewy Starlight (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Dewy Starlight (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$3.00
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Dewy Starlight (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Colorverse Project Ink No.021 Kyujang Gak - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Project Ink No.021 Kyujang Gak - 2ml
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$3.00
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Project Ink No.021 Kyujang Gak - 2ml

$3.00

Colorverse

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

$3.30

Sailor

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Ferris Wheel Press Morningside Mint - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Morningside Mint - 2ml
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Morningside Mint - 2ml

$3.00

Ferris Wheel Press

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Ancient Song Love Lotus - 2ml Ink Sample
Ancient Song
Love Lotus - 2ml
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Love Lotus - 2ml

$2.00

Ancient Song

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PENBBS No.160 Mentha Aquatica - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.160 Mentha Aquatica - 2ml
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No.160 Mentha Aquatica - 2ml

$2.00

PENBBS

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SketchINK - Emma (2ml) features a dark olive-green pigment swatch on a white background, showcasing its rich, waterproof quality ideal for fountain pens or painting.
Rohrer & Klingner
SketchINK - Emma - 2ml
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SketchINK - Emma (2ml) features a dark olive-green pigment swatch on a white background, showcasing its rich, waterproof quality ideal for fountain pens or painting.
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SketchINK - Emma - 2ml

$2.00

Rohrer & Klingner

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Wearingeul The Autumn Night After A Thousand Years (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
The Autumn Night After A Thousand Years (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Ferris Wheel Press Once Upon a Time - Cloak and Forest - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Once Upon a Time - Cloak and Forest - 2ml
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Once Upon a Time - Cloak and Forest - 2ml

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Wearingeul Dorothy - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Dorothy - 2ml
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Dorothy - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Ferris Wheel Press Queen Allium (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Queen Allium (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$3.80
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Queen Allium (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.80

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Ferris Wheel Press Down the Rabbit Hole - Ruby Royal Flush - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Down the Rabbit Hole - Ruby Royal Flush - 2ml
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Down the Rabbit Hole - Ruby Royal Flush - 2ml

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Dominant Industry Lapislazuli (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
Lapislazuli (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Lapislazuli (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press Freshly Squeezed Sunshine - 2ml Ink Sample
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Freshly Squeezed Sunshine - 2ml
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Freshly Squeezed Sunshine - 2ml

$3.00

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

$3.00

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Taccia Hokusai-Benitsuchi - 2ml Ink Sample
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Hokusai-Benitsuchi - 2ml
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Hokusai-Benitsuchi - 2ml

$2.50

Taccia

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Ink Studio #573 - 2ml, a watercolor-style swatch in warm rusty tones, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #573 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #573 - 2ml, a watercolor-style swatch in warm rusty tones, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #573 - 2ml

$3.50

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

$2.50

Colorverse

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Green Olive - 2ml ink swatch on paper, showing warm golden-brown tones with sepia feathering, featuring THE DESK BANDIT watermark, indicating an ink sample.
Robert Oster
Green Olive - 2ml
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Green Olive - 2ml ink swatch on paper, showing warm golden-brown tones with sepia feathering, featuring THE DESK BANDIT watermark, indicating an ink sample.

Green Olive - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Close-up of a dark brown ink swatch labeled The Desk Bandit, showcasing the Robert Oster Golden Brown - 2ml fountain pen ink sample on white paper.
Robert Oster
Golden Brown - 2ml
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$1.70
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Close-up of a dark brown ink swatch labeled The Desk Bandit, showcasing the Robert Oster Golden Brown - 2ml fountain pen ink sample on white paper.

Golden Brown - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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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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$2.20
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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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Iroshizuku Ink - Ajisai (2ml) sample, featuring a deep blue watercolor swatch on a white background with THE DESK BANDIT faintly visible.
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Ajisai - 2ml
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Iroshizuku Ink - Ajisai (2ml) sample, featuring a deep blue watercolor swatch on a white background with THE DESK BANDIT faintly visible.

Iroshizuku Ink - Ajisai - 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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The Fluttering Heart (Limited Edition 2023) - 2ml

$3.80

Ferris Wheel Press

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Dominant Industry Evening - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
Evening - 2ml
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Evening - 2ml

$2.50

Dominant Industry

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Colorverse Project Ink No.026 Hwang Cho - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Project Ink No.026 Hwang Cho - 2ml
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Project Ink No.026 Hwang Cho - 2ml

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