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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Colorverse Horsehead Nebula - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Horsehead Nebula - 2ml
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Horsehead Nebula - 2ml

$3.00

Colorverse

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new Wearingeul The Young King shimmering fountain pen ink, 30ml block, featuring bright fuchsia-pink hue with a satin, glittery sheen texture.
Wearingeul
The Young King (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Wearingeul The Young King shimmering fountain pen ink, 30ml block, featuring bright fuchsia-pink hue with a satin, glittery sheen texture.
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The Young King (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Tono & Lims Kasumi - Limited Edition (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, featuring a fine, silvery-gray pigment with iridescent flecks, 30ml bottle.
Tono & Lims
Kasumi - Limited Edition (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Kasumi - Limited Edition (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, featuring a fine, silvery-gray pigment with iridescent flecks, 30ml bottle.
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Kasumi - Limited Edition (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Mulberry Majesty - 38ml fountain pen ink by Ferris Wheel Press, showcases a textured purple watercolor swatch, highlighting its premium quality and artist appeal.
Ferris Wheel Press
Mulberry Majesty (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Mulberry Majesty - 38ml fountain pen ink by Ferris Wheel Press, showcases a textured purple watercolor swatch, highlighting its premium quality and artist appeal.
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Mulberry Majesty (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Russet Typecase - 38ml fountain pen ink by Ferris Wheel Press, in a distinctive round glass bottle with a hexagonal brass nut top and elegant packaging.
Ferris Wheel Press
Russet Typecase - 2ml
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Russet Typecase - 38ml fountain pen ink by Ferris Wheel Press, in a distinctive round glass bottle with a hexagonal brass nut top and elegant packaging.
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Russet Typecase - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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Jacques Herbin Amethyst de L'Oural fountain pen ink, 50ml, featuring a purple shimmer block, part of the 1798 Collection.
Jacques Herbin
Amethyst de L'Oural (1798 Collection) - 2ml
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Jacques Herbin Amethyst de L'Oural fountain pen ink, 50ml, featuring a purple shimmer block, part of the 1798 Collection.
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Amethyst de L'Oural (1798 Collection) - 2ml

$3.50

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Sun on the Snow (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml
Robert Oster
Sun on the Snow (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml
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Robert Oster

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Wearingeul Queen of Hearts (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Queen of Hearts (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Queen of Hearts (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Colorverse Project Ink No.008 Ornament Yellow (Glistening) - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Project Ink No.008 Ornament Yellow (Glistening) - 2ml
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Project Ink No.008 Ornament Yellow (Glistening) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.153 Burning of White House (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.153 Burning of White House (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.153 Burning of White House (Shimmer) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.140 Blooming Flowers (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.140 Blooming Flowers (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.140 Blooming Flowers (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Mali Garnet (Shimmering) - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Mali Garnet (Shimmering) - 2ml
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Mali Garnet (Shimmering) - 2ml

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new Ferris Wheel Press Bestiary Series - Lores of the Loch (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 20ml. Abstract green watercolor with metallic rose gold shimmer.
Ferris Wheel Press
Bestiary Series - Lores of the Loch (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Ferris Wheel Press Bestiary Series - Lores of the Loch (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 20ml. Abstract green watercolor with metallic rose gold shimmer.
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Bestiary Series - Lores of the Loch (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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new Jacques Herbin Fuchsia de Magellan fountain pen ink, shimmering bright pink, 50ml, from the 1670 Collection. Close-up of granular, metallic-flecked texture.
Jacques Herbin
Fuchsia de Magellan (1670 Collection) - 2ml
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Jacques Herbin Fuchsia de Magellan fountain pen ink, shimmering bright pink, 50ml, from the 1670 Collection. Close-up of granular, metallic-flecked texture.
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Fuchsia de Magellan (1670 Collection) - 2ml

$3.50

Jacques Herbin

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The Sign of Four (Shimmer) - 2ml
Wearingeul
The Sign of Four (Shimmer) - 2ml
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The Sign of Four (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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Tono & Lims Soap Bubbles (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Aqua-teal with fine shimmer, part of the 'Breeze Symphony' series, ideal for vibrant writing.
Tono & Lims
Soap Bubbles (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Soap Bubbles (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Aqua-teal with fine shimmer, part of the 'Breeze Symphony' series, ideal for vibrant writing.
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Soap Bubbles (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Tono & Lims Aries (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a swirling blue base with silver sparkles, ideal for creative writing projects.
Tono & Lims
Aries (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Aries (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a swirling blue base with silver sparkles, ideal for creative writing projects.
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Aries (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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

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Wearingeul

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A swatch of burnt sugar coloured fountain pen ink with a shimmering finish.
Vinta Inks
Burnt Sugar (Arnibal 1856) - 2ml
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A swatch of burnt sugar coloured fountain pen ink with a shimmering finish.
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Burnt Sugar (Arnibal 1856) - 2ml

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When It Rains (Tuwing Umuulan 1980) - 2ml
Vinta Inks
When It Rains (Tuwing Umuulan 1980) - 2ml
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Snowfield (Shimmer) - 2ml
Dominant Industry
Snowfield (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Snowfield (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Wearingeul Flowing Leaves (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Flowing Leaves (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Flowing Leaves (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Dominant Industry Spring Fields (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
Spring Fields (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Spring Fields (Shimmer) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.369 Christmas Green (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.369 Christmas Green (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.369 Christmas Green (Shimmer) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.279 Light Refraction (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.279 Light Refraction (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.279 Light Refraction (Shimmer) - 2ml

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PENBBS No.261 Mirage (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.261 Mirage (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.261 Mirage (Shimmer) - 2ml

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new Moon Rabbit (Shimmer) - 30ml: Close-up of shimmery bronze-gold pigment, showcasing its metallic sparkle and rippled texture, part of Tono & Lims' 'Moonlight Wonderland' series.
Tono & Lims
Moon Rabbit (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Moon Rabbit (Shimmer) - 30ml: Close-up of shimmery bronze-gold pigment, showcasing its metallic sparkle and rippled texture, part of Tono & Lims' 'Moonlight Wonderland' series.
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Moon Rabbit (Shimmer) - 2ml

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new Shimmery, iridescent purple ink swatch for Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml, featuring a glittery texture with silvery highlights on a violet-lavender base.
Tono & Lims
Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Shimmery, iridescent purple ink swatch for Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml, featuring a glittery texture with silvery highlights on a violet-lavender base.
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Crazy Penguin (Shimmer) - 2ml

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new Tono & Lims Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep purple-blue hue with aqua-green sparkles, perfect for adding iridescent flair to your writing.
Tono & Lims
Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml. Deep purple-blue hue with aqua-green sparkles, perfect for adding iridescent flair to your writing.
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Alexandrite 1 (Shimmer) - 2ml

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new HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, 30ml. Purple-lavender with a subtle sparkle, part of Desk Bandit's curated stationery collection.
Tono & Lims
HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) - 2ml
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HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, 30ml. Purple-lavender with a subtle sparkle, part of Desk Bandit's curated stationery collection.
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HakomoQuartz (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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new Ferris Wheel Press Bestiary Series - Granite Guardians Shimmer fountain pen ink, 85ml. Dark-gray texture with pinkish-purple shimmer, capturing a mystical, stone-like appearance.
Ferris Wheel Press
Bestiary Series - Granite Guardians (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Ferris Wheel Press Bestiary Series - Granite Guardians Shimmer fountain pen ink, 85ml. Dark-gray texture with pinkish-purple shimmer, capturing a mystical, stone-like appearance.
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Bestiary Series - Granite Guardians (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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new Tono & Lims Goldfish (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a dark purple base with reflective sparkles, creating a starry-night effect.
Tono & Lims
Goldfish (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Goldfish (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a dark purple base with reflective sparkles, creating a starry-night effect.
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Goldfish (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Fahrenheit-459 (Shimmer) fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a dark granular base with gold shimmer, 30ml bottle.
Tono & Lims
Fahrenheit-459 (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Fahrenheit-459 (Shimmer) fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a dark granular base with gold shimmer, 30ml bottle.
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Fahrenheit-459 (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Hecate (Shimmer) - 30ml: A small block showcasing deep violet pigment with coppery-gold shimmer, representing Journalize's vibrant, handmade fountain pen ink from the Starry Night Sparkling Ink series.
Journalize
Hecate (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Hecate (Shimmer) - 30ml: A small block showcasing deep violet pigment with coppery-gold shimmer, representing Journalize's vibrant, handmade fountain pen ink from the Starry Night Sparkling Ink series.
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Hecate (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Journalize

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Wearingeul The Star Child Shimmer, 30ml fountain pen ink, shown as a glossy, textured orange-toned swatch with purple-metallic shimmer.
Wearingeul
The Star Child (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Wearingeul The Star Child Shimmer, 30ml fountain pen ink, shown as a glossy, textured orange-toned swatch with purple-metallic shimmer.
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The Star Child (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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Colorverse 2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Silver) fountain pen ink, 15ml, featuring teal-green and reddish-purple metallic pigments with a shimmering, prism-like finish.
Colorverse
2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Silver) - 2ml
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Colorverse 2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Silver) fountain pen ink, 15ml, featuring teal-green and reddish-purple metallic pigments with a shimmering, prism-like finish.
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2024 Blue Dragon (Glistening Silver) - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Colorverse Project Ink No.054 Winter of Mudeung - 15ml shimmering fountain pen ink in dusky mauve-pink with silvery-lavender shimmer, applied on textured paper.
Colorverse
Project Ink No.054 Winter of Mudeung - 2ml
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Colorverse Project Ink No.054 Winter of Mudeung - 15ml shimmering fountain pen ink in dusky mauve-pink with silvery-lavender shimmer, applied on textured paper.
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Project Ink No.054 Winter of Mudeung - 2ml

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Colorverse

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PENBBS No.156 Stars (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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No.156 Stars (Shimmer) - 2ml
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No.156 Stars (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Ganymede & Icy Moon - 65ml + 15ml Set by Colorverse: shimmering fountain pen ink duo, featuring muted purple-gray and teal-blue green tones, perfect for creative writing. Sold Out
Colorverse
Ganymede & Icy Moon - 2ml Each Set
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Ganymede & Icy Moon - 65ml + 15ml Set by Colorverse: shimmering fountain pen ink duo, featuring muted purple-gray and teal-blue green tones, perfect for creative writing.
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Ganymede & Icy Moon - 2ml Each Set

$6.00

Colorverse

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Laplace Resonance & Loki Patera - 2ml Each Set by Colorverse, shimmering fountain pen inks with plant-based ingredients, showcasing quality and smooth writing from Desk Bandit. Sold Out
Colorverse
Laplace Resonance & Loki Patera - 2ml Each Set
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Laplace Resonance & Loki Patera - 2ml Each Set by Colorverse, shimmering fountain pen inks with plant-based ingredients, showcasing quality and smooth writing from Desk Bandit.
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Laplace Resonance & Loki Patera - 2ml Each Set

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Colorverse

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