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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Ferris Wheel Press Royal Rhubarb - 2ml Ink Sample
Ferris Wheel Press
Royal Rhubarb - 2ml
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Royal Rhubarb - 2ml

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Sailor Shikiori Rikyucha - 2ml Ink Sample
Sailor
Shikiori Rikyucha - 2ml
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Shikiori Rikyucha - 2ml

$3.00

Sailor

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Ancient Song Sunshine Song - 2ml Ink Sample
Ancient Song
Sunshine Song - 2ml
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Sunshine Song - 2ml

$2.00

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Ancient Song Fisherman's Song - 2ml Ink Sample
Ancient Song
Fisherman's Song - 2ml
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Fisherman's Song - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Diamond Dust (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Diamond Dust (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Diamond Dust (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Bleu Macaron - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Bleu Macaron - 2ml
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Bleu Macaron - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Kyoto (Shade of Sakura) - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Kyoto (Shade of Sakura) - 2ml
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Kyoto (Shade of Sakura) - 2ml

$3.20

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Colorverse Brane (Glistening) - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Brane (Glistening) - 2ml
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Brane (Glistening) - 2ml

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Colorverse Walk the Dog - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Walk the Dog - 2ml
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Walk the Dog - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Colorverse “Sample Duo” fountain-pen ink set featuring Dust Storm (4ml) in mustard-gold and Valles Marineris (2ml) in muted brownish-gray watercolor swatches.
Colorverse
Dust Storm and Valles Marineris - 2ml Each Set
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Colorverse “Sample Duo” fountain-pen ink set featuring Dust Storm (4ml) in mustard-gold and Valles Marineris (2ml) in muted brownish-gray watercolor swatches.
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Dust Storm and Valles Marineris - 2ml Each Set

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Colorverse

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Ebi - 2ml sample of Taccia ink, featuring a deep purple hue with darker patches and a subtle green-ish sheen on white paper.
Taccia
Ebi - 2ml
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Ebi - 2ml sample of Taccia ink, featuring a deep purple hue with darker patches and a subtle green-ish sheen on white paper.
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Ebi - 2ml

$2.50

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Taccia Uguisu - 2ml Ink Sample
Taccia
Uguisu - 2ml
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Uguisu - 2ml

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Ink Studio #135 - 2ml features a square, abstract purple watercolor wash with a textured look and softly rounded edges, showcasing Sailor's unique dye-based ink.
Sailor
Ink Studio #135 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #135 - 2ml features a square, abstract purple watercolor wash with a textured look and softly rounded edges, showcasing Sailor's unique dye-based ink.
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Deep-blue, textured ink swatch representing Noodler's Ink 54th Massachusetts - 2ml, showcasing its unique dye-based, fade and UV resistant properties.
Noodler's Ink
54th Massachusetts - 2ml
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Deep-blue, textured ink swatch representing Noodler's Ink 54th Massachusetts - 2ml, showcasing its unique dye-based, fade and UV resistant properties.
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54th Massachusetts - 2ml

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Colorverse Proxima B - 2ml Ink Samples
Colorverse
Proxima B - 2ml
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Proxima B - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Robert Oster's Pinky - 2ml ink sample, shown as a hand-brushed red swatch on white, featuring The Desk Bandit logo below.
Robert Oster
Pinky - 2ml
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Robert Oster's Pinky - 2ml ink sample, shown as a hand-brushed red swatch on white, featuring The Desk Bandit logo below.

Pinky - 2ml

$1.70

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2ml sample of Robert Oster's Lemon Grass ink, featuring a dark olive-green swatch with textured, irregular edges on a white background, watermarked The Desk Bandit.
Robert Oster
Lemon Grass - 2ml
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2ml sample of Robert Oster's Lemon Grass ink, featuring a dark olive-green swatch with textured, irregular edges on a white background, watermarked The Desk Bandit.

Lemon Grass - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Cassia (2ml) ink swatch, a rich dark blue-purple from Rohrer & Klingner, displayed on white paper with THE DESK BANDIT watermark.
Rohrer & Klingner
Cassia - 2ml
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Cassia (2ml) ink swatch, a rich dark blue-purple from Rohrer & Klingner, displayed on white paper with THE DESK BANDIT watermark.

Cassia - 2ml

$2.00

Rohrer & Klingner

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Majestic Maple Syrup - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Majestic Maple Syrup - 2ml
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Majestic Maple Syrup - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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Mystic Storm - 2ml
Robert Oster
Mystic Storm - 2ml
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Robert Oster

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Project Ink No.029 α Gem (Glistening) - 2ml
Colorverse
Project Ink No.029 α Gem (Glistening) - 2ml
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Project Ink No.029 α Gem (Glistening) - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Wearingeul Cheshire Cat - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Cheshire Cat - 2ml
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Cheshire Cat - 2ml

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Wearingeul Lost - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Lost - 2ml
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Lost - 2ml

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Teranishi Lady Emerald - 2ml Ink Sample
Teranishi
Lady Emerald - 2ml
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Lady Emerald - 2ml

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Kyo No Oto Ginkaisyoku (Limited Edition) - 2ml Ink Sample
Kyo No Oto
Ginkaisyoku (Limited Edition) - 2ml
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Ginkaisyoku (Limited Edition) - 2ml

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Teranishi Modern Red - 2ml Ink Sample
Teranishi
Modern Red - 2ml
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Modern Red - 2ml

$2.50

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Pennonia Danuvius (Danube) - 2ml Ink Sample
Pennonia
Danuvius (Danube) - 2ml
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Danuvius (Danube) - 2ml

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Pennonia Tihanyi Lila (Purple of Tihany) - 2ml Ink Sample
Pennonia
Tihanyi Lila (Purple of Tihany) - 2ml
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Sailor Shikiori Miruai - 2ml Ink Sample
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Shikiori Miruai - 2ml
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Sailor Shikiori Yamadori - 2ml Ink Sample
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Shikiori Yamadori - 2ml
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Shikiori Yamadori - 2ml

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Kyo No Oto No. 09 Sakuranezumi - 2ml Ink Sample
Kyo No Oto
No. 09 Sakuranezumi - 2ml
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No. 09 Sakuranezumi - 2ml

$2.50

Kyo No Oto

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Fumisome Chlorophyll - 2ml Ink Sample
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Chlorophyll - 2ml
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Chlorophyll - 2ml

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Vinta Inks Heritage Brown (Pamana 2018) - 2ml Ink Sample
Vinta Inks
Heritage Brown (Pamana 2018) - 2ml
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Heritage Brown (Pamana 2018) - 2ml

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Vinta Inks

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Taccia Sharaku-Akasakura - 2ml Ink Sample
Taccia
Sharaku-Akasakura - 2ml
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Sharaku-Akasakura - 2ml

$2.50

Taccia

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No. 05 Aonibi - 2ml dye-based ink features a deep blue watercolor wash, reflecting Kyoto's midnight sky with subtle tonal variations.
Kyo No Oto
No. 05 Aonibi - 2ml
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No. 05 Aonibi - 2ml dye-based ink features a deep blue watercolor wash, reflecting Kyoto's midnight sky with subtle tonal variations.
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PENBBS No.270 Strawberry Milkshake - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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No.270 Strawberry Milkshake - 2ml
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No.270 Strawberry Milkshake - 2ml

$2.00

PENBBS

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Kagawa (Peaceful Time) - 2ml ink sample; a soft, textured green watercolor swatch by Tono & Lims, showcasing subtle variations in tone and saturation. Sold Out
Tono & Lims
Kagawa (Peaceful Time) - 2ml
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Kagawa (Peaceful Time) - 2ml ink sample; a soft, textured green watercolor swatch by Tono & Lims, showcasing subtle variations in tone and saturation.
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Kagawa (Peaceful Time) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Abstract swatch of deep indigo ink, showing gradients and blooms, representing the Colorverse Map of Mars - 2ml, a plant-based, dye-based ink sample. Sold Out
Colorverse
Map of Mars - 2ml
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Abstract swatch of deep indigo ink, showing gradients and blooms, representing the Colorverse Map of Mars - 2ml, a plant-based, dye-based ink sample.
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Map of Mars - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Kobe No.75 Higashikawasaki Harbor Mint - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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No.75 Higashikawasaki Harbor Mint - 2ml
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No.75 Higashikawasaki Harbor Mint - 2ml

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Kobe No.8 Arima Amber - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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No.8 Arima Amber - 2ml
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No.8 Arima Amber - 2ml

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