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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Kobe No.47 Aotani Cascade Green - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.47 Aotani Cascade Green - 2ml
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Kobe No.39 Kobe Brick - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.39 Kobe Brick - 2ml
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Kobe No.39 Kobe Brick - 2ml Ink Sample

No.39 Kobe Brick - 2ml

$2.50

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Kobe No.23 Nagata Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.23 Nagata Blue - 2ml
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Kobe No.23 Nagata Blue - 2ml Ink Sample

No.23 Nagata Blue - 2ml

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Kobe No.7 Kaikyo Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.7 Kaikyo Blue - 2ml
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Kobe No.7 Kaikyo Blue - 2ml Ink Sample

No.7 Kaikyo Blue - 2ml

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Kobe No.3 Kyuu Kyoryuuchi Sepia - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.3 Kyuu Kyoryuuchi Sepia - 2ml
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Kobe No.3 Kyuu Kyoryuuchi Sepia - 2ml Ink Sample

No.3 Kyuu Kyoryuuchi Sepia - 2ml

$2.50

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Robert Oster Elfs Cap - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Elfs Cap - 2ml
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Elfs Cap - 2ml

$1.70

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Colorverse Project Ink No.003 Deep Purple - 2ml Ink Sample
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Project Ink No.003 Deep Purple - 2ml
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Project Ink No.003 Deep Purple - 2ml

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PENBBS No.370 Christmas Red (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.370 Christmas Red (Shimmer) - 2ml
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PENBBS No.286 Mountains at Dusk - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.286 Mountains at Dusk - 2ml
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PENBBS No.282 Tai Bai - 2ml Ink Sample
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PENBBS No.258 First Love (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.258 First Love (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Color Traveler Takehara Bamboo Green - 2ml Ink Sample
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Takehara Bamboo Green - 2ml
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Color Traveler Hiroshima Signature Dish Brown (Shimmer)- 2ml Ink Sample
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Hiroshima Signature Dish Brown (Shimmer)- 2ml
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Tono & Lims Welcome Yome - 2ml Ink Sample
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Welcome Yome - 2ml
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Abstract brownish-orange watercolor square, irregular and textured, representing Tono & Lims' No.8 Leaves Turn Yellow ink, 2ml dye-based, showcasing organic hand-painted style.
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No.8 Leaves Turn Yellow - 2ml
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Abstract brownish-orange watercolor square, irregular and textured, representing Tono & Lims' No.8 Leaves Turn Yellow ink, 2ml dye-based, showcasing organic hand-painted style.
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No.8 Leaves Turn Yellow - 2ml

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Tono & Lims No.13 Ubung Macht den Meister - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.13 Ubung Macht den Meister - 2ml
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Tono & Lims No.14 A Smile Is A Sword - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.14 A Smile Is A Sword - 2ml
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Taccia Powder Blue (Jeans) - 2ml Ink Sample
Taccia
Powder Blue (Jeans) - 2ml
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Powder Blue (Jeans) - 2ml

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Blue watercolor swatch with textured wash, depicting Taccia's Aqua Blue (Jeans) fountain pen ink, inspired by denim. Includes a 2ml sample.
Taccia
Aqua Blue (Jeans) - 2ml
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Blue watercolor swatch with textured wash, depicting Taccia's Aqua Blue (Jeans) fountain pen ink, inspired by denim. Includes a 2ml sample.
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Aqua Blue (Jeans) - 2ml

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Abstract dark gray ink swatch on white background, representing Colorverse's Gray - 2ml dye-based ink from the Office Series.
Colorverse
Gray - 2ml
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Abstract dark gray ink swatch on white background, representing Colorverse's Gray - 2ml dye-based ink from the Office Series.
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Gray - 2ml

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Aurora Aurora 100th Anniversary - Red (2ml) Ink Sample
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Aurora 100th Anniversary - Red - 2ml
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Aurora 100th Anniversary - Red - 2ml

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Aurora Aurora 100th Anniversary - Turquoise (2ml) Ink Sample
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Aurora 100th Anniversary - Turquoise - 2ml
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Aurora 100th Anniversary - Turquoise - 2ml

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Green watercolor swatch illustrating Noodler's Ink, Akhmatova - 2ml. The abstract pattern showcases varying saturation and texture, highlighting its archival, UV resistant, and waterproof qualities.
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Akhmatova - 2ml
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Green watercolor swatch illustrating Noodler's Ink, Akhmatova - 2ml. The abstract pattern showcases varying saturation and texture, highlighting its archival, UV resistant, and waterproof qualities.
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Akhmatova - 2ml

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Noodler's Ink Kung Te-Cheng - 2ml Ink Sample
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Kung Te-Cheng - 2ml
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Ink Studio #641 - 2ml dye-based ink bottle displayed against a white background, featuring a sleek design indicative of Sailor's curated collection.
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Ink Studio #641 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #641 - 2ml

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Hand-painted swatch of Sailor Ink Studio #260, 2ml, showcasing soft, uneven edges with subtle tonal variations typical of a watercolor or ink wash sample.
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Ink Studio #260 - 2ml
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Hand-painted swatch of Sailor Ink Studio #260, 2ml, showcasing soft, uneven edges with subtle tonal variations typical of a watercolor or ink wash sample.
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Ink Studio #260 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #752 - 2ml swatch, featuring deep purple ink with metallic green sheen accents, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based color collection.
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Ink Studio #752 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #752 - 2ml swatch, featuring deep purple ink with metallic green sheen accents, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based color collection.
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Ink Studio #752 - 2ml

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Watercolor swatch in deep purple shades, showcasing Sailor Ink Studio #350's rich dye-based tones with subtle variations, available in a 2ml volume.
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Ink Studio #350 - 2ml
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Watercolor swatch in deep purple shades, showcasing Sailor Ink Studio #350's rich dye-based tones with subtle variations, available in a 2ml volume.
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Ink Studio #350 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #340 - 2ml features a swatch of deep blue, reminiscent of indigo watercolor, representing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #340 - 2ml features a swatch of deep blue, reminiscent of indigo watercolor, representing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Sailor Ink Studio #450 - 2ml swatch: Deep purple pigment with a golden sheen on edges, showcasing the dye-based ink's rich, vibrant hue.
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Ink Studio #450 - 2ml
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Sailor Ink Studio #450 - 2ml swatch: Deep purple pigment with a golden sheen on edges, showcasing the dye-based ink's rich, vibrant hue.
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Ink Studio #450 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #973 - 2ml swatch, showcasing maroon-red hues with burgundy depth and greenish sheen, illustrating Sailor's dye-based ink properties.
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Ink Studio #973 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #973 - 2ml swatch, showcasing maroon-red hues with burgundy depth and greenish sheen, illustrating Sailor's dye-based ink properties.
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Ink Studio #973 - 2ml

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Colorverse Methuselah Tree & Methuselah Grove - 2ml Each Set Ink Samples
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Methuselah Tree & Methuselah Grove - 2ml Each Set
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Methuselah Tree & Methuselah Grove - 2ml Each Set

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Borealis Black - 2ml bottle, dye-based and water-resistant ink from Noodler's Ink, shown with a thin, rectangular sheet of roasted seaweed (nori).
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Borealis Black - 2ml
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Borealis Black - 2ml bottle, dye-based and water-resistant ink from Noodler's Ink, shown with a thin, rectangular sheet of roasted seaweed (nori).
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Borealis Black - 2ml

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Abstract red watercolor swatch with maroon veins, representing Krishna Inks' Dark Chocolate - 2ml, part of the Super Rich series, handcrafted in Kerala.
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Dark Chocolate - 2ml
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Abstract red watercolor swatch with maroon veins, representing Krishna Inks' Dark Chocolate - 2ml, part of the Super Rich series, handcrafted in Kerala.
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Dark Chocolate - 2ml

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Swatch of Verdura (2ml) green ink by Rohrer & Klingner, showcasing varying saturation on white paper, with THE DESK BANDIT logo visible.
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Verdura - 2ml
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Swatch of Verdura (2ml) green ink by Rohrer & Klingner, showcasing varying saturation on white paper, with THE DESK BANDIT logo visible.

Verdura - 2ml

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new Sakura Twilight - 30ml ink, featuring a textured swatch in dusty reddish-brown, from Tono & Lims' 'Flower Memories' series, ideal for fountain pen enthusiasts.
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Sakura Twilight - 2ml
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Sakura Twilight - 30ml ink, featuring a textured swatch in dusty reddish-brown, from Tono & Lims' 'Flower Memories' series, ideal for fountain pen enthusiasts.
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Sakura Twilight - 2ml

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Kobe No.16 Nada Brown - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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No.16 Nada Brown - 2ml
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3Oysters Blue - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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Blue - 2ml
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3Oysters Black Moss - 2ml Ink Sample Sold Out
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Black Moss - 2ml
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Antietam - 2ml ink swatch displays a maroon-red hue with velvety mottled texture, showcasing Noodler's Ink's saturated dye-based quality. Sold Out
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Antietam - 2ml
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Antietam - 2ml ink swatch displays a maroon-red hue with velvety mottled texture, showcasing Noodler's Ink's saturated dye-based quality.
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Antietam - 2ml

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