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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Juliet (Shimmer) - 2ml
Wearingeul
Juliet (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Juliet (Shimmer) - 2ml

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

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Robert Oster

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Dominant Industry Manschurian Violet - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
Manschurian Violet - 2ml
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Manschurian Violet - 2ml

$2.50

Dominant Industry

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

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Dominant Industry

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Robert Oster Chicago - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Chicago - 2ml
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Chicago - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Teranishi Melancholic Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
Teranishi
Melancholic Blue - 2ml
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Melancholic Blue - 2ml

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Teranishi

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Project Ink No.009 α Boo - 2ml
Colorverse
Project Ink No.009 α Boo - 2ml
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Project Ink No.009 α Boo - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Ferris Wheel Press Wonderland in Coral - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Wonderland in Coral - 2ml
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Wonderland in Coral - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press Autumn in Auburn - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Autumn in Auburn - 2ml
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Autumn in Auburn - 2ml

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Kobe No.34 Sourakuen Tea Green - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.34 Sourakuen Tea Green - 2ml
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Kobe No.34 Sourakuen Tea Green - 2ml Ink Sample

No.34 Sourakuen Tea Green - 2ml

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Kobe

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Moonlight of Higashiyama - 2ml sample, featuring an abstract brown ink wash with watercolor variations, inspired by Kyoto's Higashiyama district's cultural essence.
Kyo-Iro
Moonlight of Higashiyama - 2ml
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Moonlight of Higashiyama - 2ml sample, featuring an abstract brown ink wash with watercolor variations, inspired by Kyoto's Higashiyama district's cultural essence.
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Moonlight of Higashiyama - 2ml

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Kyo-Iro

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Aoguro - 2ml ink sample, showcasing a deep blue base with brownish sheen, inspired by Japanese color perception, suitable for various pens.
Taccia
Aoguro - 2ml
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Aoguro - 2ml ink sample, showcasing a deep blue base with brownish sheen, inspired by Japanese color perception, suitable for various pens.
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Aoguro - 2ml

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Taccia

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Ink Studio #462 - 2ml features a dark navy-indigo swatch, resembling a watercolor or ink, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #462 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #462 - 2ml features a dark navy-indigo swatch, resembling a watercolor or ink, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #462 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Ink Studio #831 - 2ml features an abstract magenta and purple watercolor with olive-green edges, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #831 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #831 - 2ml features an abstract magenta and purple watercolor with olive-green edges, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #831 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #131 - 2ml features a vibrant, abstract ink swatch on white, showcasing Sailor's dye-based collection's bright fuchsia shade.
Sailor
Ink Studio #131 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #131 - 2ml features a vibrant, abstract ink swatch on white, showcasing Sailor's dye-based collection's bright fuchsia shade.
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Ink Studio #773 - 2ml, features an abstract red pigment swatch with metallic gold shimmer, showcasing a painterly texture and uneven saturation.
Sailor
Ink Studio #773 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #773 - 2ml, features an abstract red pigment swatch with metallic gold shimmer, showcasing a painterly texture and uneven saturation.
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Ink Studio #773 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Iroshizuku Ink - Tsuyu-Kusa (2ml) sample, deep blue ink swatch on white background with faint The Desk Bandit logo, showcasing Pilot's Asiatic Dayflower shade.
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Tsuyu-kusa - 2ml
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Iroshizuku Ink - Tsuyu-Kusa (2ml) sample, deep blue ink swatch on white background with faint The Desk Bandit logo, showcasing Pilot's Asiatic Dayflower shade.

Iroshizuku Ink - Tsuyu-kusa - 2ml

$2.20

Pilot

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Iroshizuku Ink - Ama-Iro (2ml) sample; deep blue swatch with irregular edges on white background, subtle darker gradient, watermark The Desk Bandit visible.
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Ama-iro - 2ml
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Iroshizuku Ink - Ama-Iro (2ml) sample; deep blue swatch with irregular edges on white background, subtle darker gradient, watermark The Desk Bandit visible.

Iroshizuku Ink - Ama-iro - 2ml

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Pilot

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Cabernet on the Lake (Shimmer) - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Cabernet on the Lake (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Cabernet on the Lake (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Once Upon a Time - Poison Envy - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Once Upon a Time - Poison Envy - 2ml
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Once Upon a Time - Poison Envy - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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Pink Squirrel - 2ml
Robert Oster
Pink Squirrel - 2ml
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Robert Oster

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Project Ink No.037 Iris Nebula (Glistening) - 2ml
Colorverse
Project Ink No.037 Iris Nebula (Glistening) - 2ml
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Project Ink No.037 Iris Nebula (Glistening) - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Wearingeul Wicked Witch - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Wicked Witch - 2ml
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Wicked Witch - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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Dominant Industry November Leaves - 2ml Ink Sample
Dominant Industry
November Leaves - 2ml
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November Leaves - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press Spruce County Post - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Spruce County Post - 2ml
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Spruce County Post - 2ml

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Wearingeul Architecture Infinite Cube - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Architecture Infinite Cube - 2ml
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Architecture Infinite Cube - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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Wearingeul Me in the Mirror (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Me in the Mirror (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Me in the Mirror (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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Ferris Wheel Press Bathurst Blue Denim (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Bathurst Blue Denim (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Bathurst Blue Denim (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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Ferris Wheel Press Spadina Rose - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Spadina Rose - 2ml
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Spadina Rose - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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Pilot Iroshizuku Ink - Hotaru-bi - 2ml Ink Sample
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Hotaru-bi - 2ml
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Iroshizuku Ink - Hotaru-bi - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Rose Quartz (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Rose Quartz (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Rose Quartz (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Cinderella - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Cinderella - 2ml
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Cinderella - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Colorverse Project Ink No.015 α Psc - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Project Ink No.015 α Psc - 2ml
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Project Ink No.015 α Psc - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Tono & Lims Phosphophyllite (Shimmering) - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Phosphophyllite (Shimmering) - 2ml
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Phosphophyllite (Shimmering) - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Into U - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Into U - 2ml
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Into U - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Disturbing U - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Disturbing U - 2ml
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Disturbing U - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Maccha Mousse - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Maccha Mousse - 2ml
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Maccha Mousse - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Colorverse Photon & Gluon - 65ml + 15ml Set Bottled Ink
Colorverse
Gluon (Glistening) - 2ml
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Gluon (Glistening) - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Tokyo Blue Denim - 2ml ink sample, deep blue with reddish-brown sheen, on paper. Ideal for testing fountain pen ink color and flow.
Robert Oster
Tokyo Blue Denim - 2ml
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Tokyo Blue Denim - 2ml ink sample, deep blue with reddish-brown sheen, on paper. Ideal for testing fountain pen ink color and flow.
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Tokyo Blue Denim - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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PENBBS No.230 Marshmallow - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
PENBBS
No.230 Marshmallow - 2ml
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No.230 Marshmallow - 2ml

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