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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Ban Mi Stationery Autumn Red Leaves (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 15ml, showcasing a magenta and gold-bronze shimmer swatch from Desk Bandit's high sheen series.
Ban Mi
Autumn Red Leaves (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Ban Mi Stationery Autumn Red Leaves (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 15ml, showcasing a magenta and gold-bronze shimmer swatch from Desk Bandit's high sheen series.
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Autumn Red Leaves (Shimmer) - 2ml

$2.50

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Tinker Bell (Shimmer) - 30ml by Journalize, shimmering rose-gold fountain pen ink, displayed as a metallic pigment swatch on white paper, part of the Starry Night series.
Journalize
Tinker Bell (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tinker Bell (Shimmer) - 30ml by Journalize, shimmering rose-gold fountain pen ink, displayed as a metallic pigment swatch on white paper, part of the Starry Night series.
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Tinker Bell (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

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Glinda (Shimmer) - 30ml by Journalize: Plush peach-pink microfiber cloth for cleaning; complements the whimsical fountain pen ink collection at Desk Bandit.
Journalize
Glinda (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Glinda (Shimmer) - 30ml by Journalize: Plush peach-pink microfiber cloth for cleaning; complements the whimsical fountain pen ink collection at Desk Bandit.
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Glinda (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

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Evil Queen (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Journalize, featuring bluish-purple tones with copper shimmer, part of the Starry Night series.
Journalize
Evil Queen (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Evil Queen (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Journalize, featuring bluish-purple tones with copper shimmer, part of the Starry Night series.
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Evil Queen (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

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Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Journalize, part of the 'Starry Night' collection, featuring a textured, dark-grey block, reminiscent of industrial metal.
Journalize
Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Journalize, part of the 'Starry Night' collection, featuring a textured, dark-grey block, reminiscent of industrial metal.
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Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

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Black Butterfly Tears - 30ml by Tono & Lims, a shimmering dye-based fountain pen ink in a dark, plush-like hue, available at Desk Bandit, an Australian stationery store.
Tono & Lims
Black Butterfly Tears - 2ml
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Black Butterfly Tears - 30ml by Tono & Lims, a shimmering dye-based fountain pen ink in a dark, plush-like hue, available at Desk Bandit, an Australian stationery store.
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$3.20

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Marbles (Holen 1946) - 2ml
Vinta Inks
Marbles (Holen 1946) - 2ml
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Marbles (Holen 1946) - 2ml

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Rainshower (Amihan 1901) - 2ml
Vinta Inks
Rainshower (Amihan 1901) - 2ml
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Rainshower (Amihan 1901) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.345 Snow Night's First Clearing (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.345 Snow Night's First Clearing (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.345 Snow Night's First Clearing (Shimmer) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.218 Tiny (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.218 Tiny (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.218 Tiny (Shimmer) - 2ml

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new LUC Spring Dreams 春の夢 - 30ml ink swatch displays a mottled blue-purple texture with burple shimmer, reflecting Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental style.
Tono & Lims
LUC Spring Dreams 春の夢 (Shimmer, Pigment) - 2ml
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LUC Spring Dreams 春の夢 - 30ml ink swatch displays a mottled blue-purple texture with burple shimmer, reflecting Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental style.
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LUC Spring Dreams 春の夢 (Shimmer, Pigment) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Contact Super Oyakata (Shimmer, Scented) - 30ml: A shimmery teal-blue ink swatch with green/blue sparkles, part of Tono & Lims' 3rd Anniversary Contact series.
Tono & Lims
Contact Super Oyakata (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml
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Contact Super Oyakata (Shimmer, Scented) - 30ml: A shimmery teal-blue ink swatch with green/blue sparkles, part of Tono & Lims' 3rd Anniversary Contact series.
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Contact Super Oyakata (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Contact Super Shishiri (Shimmer, Scented) - 30ml ink with a fine, sparkly pink shimmer texture, part of Tono & Lims' 3rd Anniversary series.
Tono & Lims
Contact Super Shishiri (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml
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Contact Super Shishiri (Shimmer, Scented) - 30ml ink with a fine, sparkly pink shimmer texture, part of Tono & Lims' 3rd Anniversary series.
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Contact Super Shishiri (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Contact Super Setsu (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml ink sample swatch, showcasing a textured, velvety brown surface, representing Tono & Lims' niche, experimental ink collection.
Tono & Lims
Contact Super Setsu (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml
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Contact Super Setsu (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml ink sample swatch, showcasing a textured, velvety brown surface, representing Tono & Lims' niche, experimental ink collection.
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Contact Super Setsu (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Heian (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample; solid lime-green swatch texture representing Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental ink from the 'Time Travel' series.
Tono & Lims
Heian (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Heian (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample; solid lime-green swatch texture representing Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental ink from the 'Time Travel' series.
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Heian (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new AO•I (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample, showcasing a blue-gray texture, part of Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series for fountain pen enthusiasts.
Tono & Lims
AO•I (Shimmer) - 2ml
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AO•I (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample, showcasing a blue-gray texture, part of Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series for fountain pen enthusiasts.
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AO•I (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Shimmery teal-blue swatch of King Lucky Clover ink by Tono & Lims, showcasing its sparkling effect as part of the 'Friendship' series.
Tono & Lims
King Lucky Clover (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Shimmery teal-blue swatch of King Lucky Clover ink by Tono & Lims, showcasing its sparkling effect as part of the 'Friendship' series.
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King Lucky Clover (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru / Black Jade (Shimmer) - 18ml: A shimmering fountain pen ink with metallic coppery-bronze and charcoal flecks, capturing the essence of expressive Japanese writing.
Ka-Ku
Ink Mazeru / Black Jade (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru / Black Jade (Shimmer) - 18ml: A shimmering fountain pen ink with metallic coppery-bronze and charcoal flecks, capturing the essence of expressive Japanese writing.
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Ink Mazeru / Black Jade (Shimmer) - 2ml

$4.50

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Gemini (Shimmer) - 30ml by Tono & Lims, a dye-based fountain pen ink. The abstract blue background echoes its shimmering allure, perfect for creative writing.
Tono & Lims
Gemini (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Gemini (Shimmer) - 30ml by Tono & Lims, a dye-based fountain pen ink. The abstract blue background echoes its shimmering allure, perfect for creative writing.
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Gemini (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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Mid Field Glaze (Shimmer) - 15ml by Ban Mi Stationery: A blue fountain pen ink swatch with indigo shading, showcasing its high sheen qualities.
Ban Mi
Mid Field Glaze (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Mid Field Glaze (Shimmer) - 15ml by Ban Mi Stationery: A blue fountain pen ink swatch with indigo shading, showcasing its high sheen qualities.
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Mid Field Glaze (Shimmer) - 2ml

$2.50

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Journalize Starwave Meadow (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink, teal-blue wash with greenish-gold shimmer, part of the 'Starry Night' series, showcasing textured, sparkling particles.
Journalize
Starwave Meadow (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Journalize Starwave Meadow (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink, teal-blue wash with greenish-gold shimmer, part of the 'Starry Night' series, showcasing textured, sparkling particles.
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Starwave Meadow (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

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Journalize Starburst Glaze (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing deep blue-violet with metallic copper shimmer, highlighting texture and granulation.
Journalize
Starburst Glaze (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Journalize Starburst Glaze (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing deep blue-violet with metallic copper shimmer, highlighting texture and granulation.
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Starburst Glaze (Shimmer) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.410 Spirit of the Rodent (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.410 Spirit of the Rodent (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.410 Spirit of the Rodent (Shimmer) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.339 Billowing (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.339 Billowing (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.339 Billowing (Shimmer) - 2ml

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new Close-up of Vinta Inks' Umber (Haldan 1986) - 30ml fountain pen ink, showcasing its shimmering reddish-copper pigment with iridescent hues, ideal for creative writing.
Vinta Inks
Umber (Haldan 1986) - 2ml
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Close-up of Vinta Inks' Umber (Haldan 1986) - 30ml fountain pen ink, showcasing its shimmering reddish-copper pigment with iridescent hues, ideal for creative writing.
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Umber (Haldan 1986) - 2ml

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new Blue in Bloom (Tojoman 1935) - 30ml fountain pen ink featuring a deep metallic blue with pearlescent texture and a subtle rosy-pink sheen, by Vinta Inks.
Vinta Inks
Blue in Bloom (Tojoman 1935) - 2ml
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Blue in Bloom (Tojoman 1935) - 30ml fountain pen ink featuring a deep metallic blue with pearlescent texture and a subtle rosy-pink sheen, by Vinta Inks.
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Blue in Bloom (Tojoman 1935) - 2ml

$3.00

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new Close-up swatch of Contact Super Suzumeya ink, a dark purple shade with pinkish-purple shimmer, part of Tono & Lims' 3rd Anniversary scented series.
Tono & Lims
Contact Super Suzumeya (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml
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Close-up swatch of Contact Super Suzumeya ink, a dark purple shade with pinkish-purple shimmer, part of Tono & Lims' 3rd Anniversary scented series.
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Contact Super Suzumeya (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Leo (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a pale sky-blue hue with a shimmering watercolor texture, ideal for creative writing enthusiasts.
Tono & Lims
Leo (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Leo (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a pale sky-blue hue with a shimmering watercolor texture, ideal for creative writing enthusiasts.
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Leo (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Taurus (Shimmer) fountain pen ink swatch showing a muted blue watercolor-style wash with subtle shimmer speckles, 30ml bottle.
Tono & Lims
Taurus (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Taurus (Shimmer) fountain pen ink swatch showing a muted blue watercolor-style wash with subtle shimmer speckles, 30ml bottle.
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Taurus (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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Virgo (Shimmer) - 30ml by Tono & Lims: A shimmering, blue-toned fountain pen ink swatch with sparkly flecks, offering a textured, artistic appearance.
Tono & Lims
Virgo (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Virgo (Shimmer) - 30ml by Tono & Lims: A shimmering, blue-toned fountain pen ink swatch with sparkly flecks, offering a textured, artistic appearance.
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Virgo (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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Orion Dreamy Stars (Shimmer) - 30ml by Journalize, abstract brown watercolor patch, showcasing fountain pen ink's unique texture and shimmering effect.
Journalize
Orion Dreamy Stars (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Orion Dreamy Stars (Shimmer) - 30ml by Journalize, abstract brown watercolor patch, showcasing fountain pen ink's unique texture and shimmering effect.
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Orion Dreamy Stars (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Journalize Eye of God (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink, showcasing a deep blue-gray wool fabric, reflecting the ink's sophisticated, shimmering essence.
Journalize
Eye of God (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Journalize Eye of God (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink, showcasing a deep blue-gray wool fabric, reflecting the ink's sophisticated, shimmering essence.
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Eye of God (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

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PENBBS No.277 Forgiveness (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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new Vinta Inks Tequila Sunrise (Salud 1565) fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, showcasing a vibrant orange-gold hue with a shimmering, textured finish.
Vinta Inks
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Vinta Inks Tequila Sunrise (Salud 1565) fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, showcasing a vibrant orange-gold hue with a shimmering, textured finish.
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Tequila Sunrise (Salud 1565) - 2ml

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new Sputnik (Shimmer) - 30ml: A square glass jar with navy-blue ink, featuring metallic shimmer particles and a black screw-on lid, by Tono & Lims.
Tono & Lims
Sputnik (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Sputnik (Shimmer) - 30ml: A square glass jar with navy-blue ink, featuring metallic shimmer particles and a black screw-on lid, by Tono & Lims.
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Sputnik (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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Journalize Pillars of Creation Shimmer fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, dye-based with sparkling shimmer, part of the Nebula collection.
Journalize
Pillars of Creation (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Journalize Pillars of Creation Shimmer fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, dye-based with sparkling shimmer, part of the Nebula collection.
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Pillars of Creation (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Yuletide Green (Buko Pandan 1854) - 2ml
Vinta Inks
Yuletide Green (Buko Pandan 1854) - 2ml
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Yuletide Green (Buko Pandan 1854) - 2ml

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