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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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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$3.00
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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

$3.00

Vinta Inks

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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

Vinta Inks

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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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$3.20
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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

Tono & Lims

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new 2025 Blue Green Snake (Glistening Purple Blue) ink swatch showing dark teal-blue color with subtle shimmer, highlighting its cosmic inspiration and meticulous craftsmanship.
Colorverse
2025 Blue Green Snake (Glistening Purple Blue)- 2ml
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$3.90
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2025 Blue Green Snake (Glistening Purple Blue) ink swatch showing dark teal-blue color with subtle shimmer, highlighting its cosmic inspiration and meticulous craftsmanship.
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2025 Blue Green Snake (Glistening Purple Blue)- 2ml

$3.90

Colorverse

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new Colorverse Top3 Colorvent Calendar 2024 Set featuring shimmering fountain pen ink, showcasing a deep purple with light-blue to teal glints, in a 3 x 15ml pack.
Colorverse
Milky Way (Glistening) - 2ml
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$2.50
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Colorverse Top3 Colorvent Calendar 2024 Set featuring shimmering fountain pen ink, showcasing a deep purple with light-blue to teal glints, in a 3 x 15ml pack.
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Milky Way (Glistening) - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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new Tailored Taffeta calligraphy ink, 28ml by Ferris Wheel Press. Shimmery gold-yellow, dip pen use only, in a glass jar with brass lid.
Ferris Wheel Press
Tailored Taffeta (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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$3.90
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Tailored Taffeta calligraphy ink, 28ml by Ferris Wheel Press. Shimmery gold-yellow, dip pen use only, in a glass jar with brass lid.
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Tailored Taffeta (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml

$3.90

Ferris Wheel Press

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new Dominant Industry Bleuze Hadancourt (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 25ml, with aqua watercolor wash and metallic shimmer flecks, ideal for vibrant, textured writing.
Dominant Industry
Bleuze Hadancourt (Shimmer) - 2ml
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$2.50
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Dominant Industry Bleuze Hadancourt (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 25ml, with aqua watercolor wash and metallic shimmer flecks, ideal for vibrant, textured writing.
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Bleuze Hadancourt (Shimmer) - 2ml

$2.50

Dominant Industry

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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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$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.
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Leo (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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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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$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.
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Taurus (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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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

Tono & Lims

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Golden Gala (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Golden Gala (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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$3.90
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Golden Gala (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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Golden Gala (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml

$3.90

Ferris Wheel Press

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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

$3.00

Journalize

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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

Journalize

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PENBBS No.277 Forgiveness (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.277 Forgiveness (Shimmer) - 2ml
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PENBBS No.277 Forgiveness (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.277 Forgiveness (Shimmer) - 2ml

$2.00

PENBBS

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new Affluent Dragon (Shimmer) - 2ml
Ink Institute
Affluent Dragon (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Affluent Dragon (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Affluent Dragon (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

Ink Institute

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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
Tequila Sunrise (Salud 1565) - 2ml
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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

$3.00

Vinta Inks

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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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$3.20
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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

Tono & Lims

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new Close-up of Colorverse 2025 Blue Green Snake ink swatch, featuring deep teal with glistening purple-blue shimmer, resembling a metallic fountain-pen ink sample.
Colorverse
2025 Blue Green Snake (Glistening Green)- 2ml
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$3.90
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Close-up of Colorverse 2025 Blue Green Snake ink swatch, featuring deep teal with glistening purple-blue shimmer, resembling a metallic fountain-pen ink sample.
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2025 Blue Green Snake (Glistening Green)- 2ml

$3.90

Colorverse

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new 2025 Blue Green Snake (Glistening Green) ink features a deep teal hue with fine silver sparkles, creating a shimmering effect reminiscent of metallic paint.
Colorverse
2025 Blue Green Snake (Glistening Silver)- 2ml
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2025 Blue Green Snake (Glistening Green) ink features a deep teal hue with fine silver sparkles, creating a shimmering effect reminiscent of metallic paint.
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2025 Blue Green Snake (Glistening Silver)- 2ml

$3.90

Colorverse

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new Dominant Industry The Harbor of Dieppe (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 25ml. Close-up of peach-tinted gel with pearlescent particles, showcasing its shimmer quality.
Dominant Industry
The Harbor of Dieppe (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Dominant Industry The Harbor of Dieppe (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 25ml. Close-up of peach-tinted gel with pearlescent particles, showcasing its shimmer quality.
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The Harbor of Dieppe (Shimmer) - 2ml

$2.50

Dominant Industry

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new Jacques Herbin Bleu Ocean (1670 Collection) fountain pen ink, 50ml, features shimmering gold-bronze and deep blue swirls, capturing the essence of fine writing.
Jacques Herbin
Bleu Ocean (1670 Collection) - 2ml
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Jacques Herbin Bleu Ocean (1670 Collection) fountain pen ink, 50ml, features shimmering gold-bronze and deep blue swirls, capturing the essence of fine writing.
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Bleu Ocean (1670 Collection) - 2ml

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Jacques Herbin

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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

$3.00

Journalize

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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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Yuletide Green (Buko Pandan 1854) - 2ml

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Vinta Inks

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Wasanbon Oiri Pastel Yellow - 2ml
Color Traveler
Wasanbon Oiri Pastel Yellow - 2ml
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$3.50
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Wasanbon Oiri Pastel Yellow - 2ml
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Wasanbon Oiri Pastel Yellow - 2ml

$3.50

Color Traveler

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Green Lady (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml
Robert Oster
Green Lady (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml
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Green Lady (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml
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Green Lady (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml

$2.00

Robert Oster

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Tono & Lims Cancer (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Pale turquoise-blue with a mottled texture and tiny white sparkles, creating a shimmering effect. Sold Out
Tono & Lims
Cancer (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Cancer (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Pale turquoise-blue with a mottled texture and tiny white sparkles, creating a shimmering effect.
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Cancer (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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