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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Color Traveler Shodoshima Olive Green - 2ml Ink Sample
Color Traveler
Shodoshima Olive Green - 2ml
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$3.00
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Shodoshima Olive Green - 2ml

$3.00

Color Traveler

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Robert Oster Ocean - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Ocean - 2ml
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$1.70
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Ocean - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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3Oysters Mustard - 2ml Ink Sample
3Oysters
Mustard - 2ml
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$2.50
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Mustard - 2ml

$2.50

3Oysters

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LAMY T53 Crystal Ink - Azurite - 2ml: Abstract deep blue-purple ink wash with green undertones, resembling a color study on a white background.
Lamy
T53 Crystal Ink - Azurite - 2ml
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$2.50
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LAMY T53 Crystal Ink - Azurite - 2ml: Abstract deep blue-purple ink wash with green undertones, resembling a color study on a white background.
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T53 Crystal Ink - Azurite - 2ml

$2.50

Lamy

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Ink Studio #264 - 2ml. Abstract deep teal-blue watercolor wash with soft, rounded edges, showcasing subtle pigment variations. Part of Sailor's curated ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #264 - 2ml
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$3.50
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Ink Studio #264 - 2ml. Abstract deep teal-blue watercolor wash with soft, rounded edges, showcasing subtle pigment variations. Part of Sailor's curated ink collection.
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Ink Studio #264 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Ink Studio #243 - 2ml: Deep blue plush fabric resembling a small towel, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #243 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #243 - 2ml: Deep blue plush fabric resembling a small towel, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #243 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Ink Studio #343 - 2ml: Abstract watercolor swatch in deep blues and purples, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #343 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #343 - 2ml: Abstract watercolor swatch in deep blues and purples, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #343 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Frankly Scarlet - 2ml ink sample, displaying a deep burgundy-red wash with subtle variations, highlighting Robert Oster's dye-based pigment on paper.
Robert Oster
Frankly Scarlet - 2ml
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$1.70
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Frankly Scarlet - 2ml ink sample, displaying a deep burgundy-red wash with subtle variations, highlighting Robert Oster's dye-based pigment on paper.
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Frankly Scarlet - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Swatch of Colorverse ink, titled Soul - 2ml, on textured paper, showcasing a dark, nearly black hue, applied unevenly to highlight its plant-based texture.
Colorverse
Soul - 2ml
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$2.50
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Swatch of Colorverse ink, titled Soul - 2ml, on textured paper, showcasing a dark, nearly black hue, applied unevenly to highlight its plant-based texture.
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Soul - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Abstract green watercolor resembling Robert Oster's Green Lime ink sample, with soft edges and tonal variations. 2ml dye-based ink, perfect for vibrant writing.
Robert Oster
Green Lime - 2ml
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$1.70
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Abstract green watercolor resembling Robert Oster's Green Lime ink sample, with soft edges and tonal variations. 2ml dye-based ink, perfect for vibrant writing.

Green Lime - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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new Robert Oster Signature Ink - Sinner's Blood, 50ml, deep burgundy fountain pen ink with rich texture, highlighting sustainable Australian craftsmanship and exceptional writing performance.
Robert Oster
Sinner's Blood - 2ml
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$1.70
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Robert Oster Signature Ink - Sinner's Blood, 50ml, deep burgundy fountain pen ink with rich texture, highlighting sustainable Australian craftsmanship and exceptional writing performance.
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Sinner's Blood - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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new Iroshizuku Ink - Rikka - 50ml: A Pilot fountain pen ink with a soft, cloud-like watercolor texture in blue and purple tones, reflecting Japanese landscape beauty.
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Rikka - 2ml
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$2.20
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Iroshizuku Ink - Rikka - 50ml: A Pilot fountain pen ink with a soft, cloud-like watercolor texture in blue and purple tones, reflecting Japanese landscape beauty.
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Iroshizuku Ink - Rikka - 2ml

$2.20

Pilot

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - 2ml
Wearingeul
The Picture of Dorian Gray - 2ml
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$3.00
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The Picture of Dorian Gray - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Sepia Nights - 2ml
Robert Oster
Sepia Nights - 2ml
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$1.70
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Sepia Nights - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Wisteria - 2ml
CARPINK
Wisteria - 2ml
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$2.50
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Wisteria - 2ml

$2.50

CARPINK

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Cat at Dusk - 2ml
Ink Institute
Cat at Dusk - 2ml
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Cat at Dusk - 2ml

$3.00

Ink Institute

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Cat at Noon - 2ml
Ink Institute
Cat at Noon - 2ml
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Cat at Noon - 2ml

$3.00

Ink Institute

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Clear Dream - 2ml
Moonman/Majohn
Clear Dream - 2ml
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$2.00
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Clear Dream - 2ml

$2.00

Moonman/Majohn

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Tea! - 2ml fountain pen ink sample, featuring smooth writing and gradient shading in warm yellow with subtle green undertones. Part of Desk Bandit's Collection Traced.
Collection Traced
Tea! - 2ml
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Tea! - 2ml fountain pen ink sample, featuring smooth writing and gradient shading in warm yellow with subtle green undertones. Part of Desk Bandit's Collection Traced.
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Tea! - 2ml

$2.50

Collection Traced

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Brandy - 2ml
Robert Oster
Brandy - 2ml
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$1.70
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Brandy - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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The Phantom of the Opera - 2ml
Wearingeul
The Phantom of the Opera - 2ml
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$3.00
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The Phantom of the Opera - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Project Ink No.032 α Lib - 2ml
Colorverse
Project Ink No.032 α Lib - 2ml
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$2.50
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Project Ink No.032 α Lib - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Robert Oster Muddy Bucket - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Muddy Bucket - 2ml
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$1.70
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Muddy Bucket - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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

$3.30

Sailor

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

$2.50

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

$2.50

Dominant Industry

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Robert Oster Miami - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Miami - 2ml
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$1.70
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Miami - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Tono & Lims Butterfly - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Butterfly - 2ml
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$3.20
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Butterfly - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Kobe No.72 Sengari Water Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.72 Sengari Water Blue - 2ml
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No.72 Sengari Water Blue - 2ml

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Kobe

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Colorverse Crab Nebula - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Crab Nebula - 2ml
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$2.50
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Colorverse Crab Nebula - 2ml Ink Sample

Crab Nebula - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Pennonia Csillánt (Nettle) - 2ml Ink Sample
Pennonia
Csillánt (Nettle) - 2ml
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$2.20
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Csillánt (Nettle) - 2ml

$2.20

Pennonia

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Sailor Shikiori Irori - 2ml Ink Sample
Sailor
Shikiori Irori - 2ml
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$3.00
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Shikiori Irori - 2ml

$3.00

Sailor

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Sailor Shikiori Yuki-Akari - 2ml Ink Sample
Sailor
Shikiori Yuki-Akari - 2ml
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$3.00
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Shikiori Yuki-Akari - 2ml

$3.00

Sailor

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Kobe No.52 Shioya Vintage Sepia - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.52 Shioya Vintage Sepia - 2ml
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$2.50
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Kobe No.52 Shioya Vintage Sepia - 2ml Ink Sample

No.52 Shioya Vintage Sepia - 2ml

$2.50

Kobe

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Doldam - 2ml watercolor swatch by 3Oysters, showcasing a muted, irregular-edged wash on white paper. Part of the I.COLOR.U series inspired by Seoul. Sold Out
3Oysters
Doldam - 2ml
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$2.50
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Doldam - 2ml watercolor swatch by 3Oysters, showcasing a muted, irregular-edged wash on white paper. Part of the I.COLOR.U series inspired by Seoul.
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Doldam - 2ml

$2.50

3Oysters

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new Tono & Lims Rainy Winter - 30ml fountain pen ink features a textured, weathered-metal-like surface, reflecting its unique dye-based character. Perfect for enhancing your writing with subtle elegance. Sold Out
Tono & Lims
Rainy Winter - 2ml
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$3.20
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Tono & Lims Rainy Winter - 30ml fountain pen ink features a textured, weathered-metal-like surface, reflecting its unique dye-based character. Perfect for enhancing your writing with subtle elegance.
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Rainy Winter - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Bluebell Brushstrokes - 2ml Sold Out
Ferris Wheel Press
Bluebell Brushstrokes - 2ml
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$3.00
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Bluebell Brushstrokes - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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No.537 Ruijin City - 2ml Sold Out
PENBBS
No.537 Ruijin City - 2ml
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No.537 Ruijin City - 2ml

$2.00

PENBBS

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No.443 Mung Bean Cake - 2ml Sold Out
PENBBS
No.443 Mung Bean Cake - 2ml
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No.443 Mung Bean Cake - 2ml

$2.00

PENBBS

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Sailor Shikiori Kin-mokusei - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
Sailor
Shikiori Kin-mokusei - 2ml
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$3.00
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Shikiori Kin-mokusei - 2ml

$3.00

Sailor

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