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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Deep mottled blue pigment swatch, Lermontov - 2ml, showcasing Noodler's Ink's fade and water-resistant qualities, ideal for diverse writing needs.
Noodler's Ink
Lermontov - 2ml
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Deep mottled blue pigment swatch, Lermontov - 2ml, showcasing Noodler's Ink's fade and water-resistant qualities, ideal for diverse writing needs.
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Lermontov - 2ml

$2.50

Noodler's Ink

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Ink Studio #335 - 2ml swatch showing a textured, deep purple ink block with rounded corners, part of Sailor's curated 100-color collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #335 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #335 - 2ml swatch showing a textured, deep purple ink block with rounded corners, part of Sailor's curated 100-color collection.
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Ink Studio #335 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Ink Studio #867 - 2ml, featuring a green watercolor swatch with varied pigment intensity, showcasing Sailor's curated ink collection's vibrant dye-based color.
Sailor
Ink Studio #867 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #867 - 2ml, featuring a green watercolor swatch with varied pigment intensity, showcasing Sailor's curated ink collection's vibrant dye-based color.
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Ink Studio #867 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Ink Studio #762 - 2ml bottle displayed with a small, soft, dark-navy plush microfiber cloth, ideal for ink cleanup or makeup removal.
Sailor
Ink Studio #762 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #762 - 2ml bottle displayed with a small, soft, dark-navy plush microfiber cloth, ideal for ink cleanup or makeup removal.
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Ink Studio #762 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Sailor Ink Studio #670 - 2ml: A watercolor swatch showing uneven edges and slight granulation, illustrating the unique yellow-olive tone of this dye-based ink.
Sailor
Ink Studio #670 - 2ml
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Sailor Ink Studio #670 - 2ml: A watercolor swatch showing uneven edges and slight granulation, illustrating the unique yellow-olive tone of this dye-based ink.
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Ink Studio #670 - 2ml

$3.50

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Ink Studio #441 - 2ml: An abstract swatch of deep blue dye-based ink with tonal variations, showcasing Sailor's curated color collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #441 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #441 - 2ml: An abstract swatch of deep blue dye-based ink with tonal variations, showcasing Sailor's curated color collection.
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Ink Studio #441 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Ink Studio #241- 2ml features a watercolor swatch with varying blue tones, from aqua edges to deep indigo center, showcasing Sailor's dye-based ink.
Sailor
Ink Studio #241 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #241- 2ml features a watercolor swatch with varying blue tones, from aqua edges to deep indigo center, showcasing Sailor's dye-based ink.
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Ink Studio #241 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Ink Studio #240 - 2ml swatch: a soft, fuzzy deep-blue cloth-like material, representing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #240 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #240 - 2ml swatch: a soft, fuzzy deep-blue cloth-like material, representing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #240 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #024 - 2ml features a dark-brown, plush fabric-like appearance, resembling a microfiber cleaning cloth, highlighting Sailor's curated ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #024 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #024 - 2ml features a dark-brown, plush fabric-like appearance, resembling a microfiber cleaning cloth, highlighting Sailor's curated ink collection.
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Ink Studio #024 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Noodler's Ink Blue-Black - 2ml Ink Samples
Noodler's Ink
Blue-Black - 2ml
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Noodler's Ink Blue-Black - 2ml Ink Samples
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Blue-Black - 2ml

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Noodler's Ink

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new Vinta Inks Pink Afterglow (Pusan 2000) fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring soft pastel watercolor tones with a shimmering pink, lavender, and blue ombré design.
Vinta Inks
Pink Afterglow (Pusan 2000) - 2ml
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Vinta Inks Pink Afterglow (Pusan 2000) fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring soft pastel watercolor tones with a shimmering pink, lavender, and blue ombré design.
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Pink Afterglow (Pusan 2000) - 2ml

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Vinta Inks

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new Vinta Inks Paper Mint (Pitik-Papel) 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing a solid teal-green color with gentle tonal variations and rounded corners.
Vinta Inks
Paper Mint (Pitik-Papel) - 2ml
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Vinta Inks Paper Mint (Pitik-Papel) 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing a solid teal-green color with gentle tonal variations and rounded corners.
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Paper Mint (Pitik-Papel) - 2ml

$2.50

Vinta Inks

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new Textured watercolor paper swatch in dusky plum, featuring Sakura Moonlight ink from Tono & Lims. Part of the 'Flower Memories' series, showcasing subtle shade variations.
Tono & Lims
Sakura Moonlight - 2ml
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Textured watercolor paper swatch in dusky plum, featuring Sakura Moonlight ink from Tono & Lims. Part of the 'Flower Memories' series, showcasing subtle shade variations.
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Sakura Moonlight - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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new Muromachi (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample features a metallic gold paint swatch with a shimmery, reflective surface and subtle brush-stroke textures.
Tono & Lims
Muromachi (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Muromachi (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample features a metallic gold paint swatch with a shimmery, reflective surface and subtle brush-stroke textures.
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Muromachi (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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new Ghost Flower - 30ml ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a mottled blue-purple hue with a soft, suede-like texture, part of their 'Friendship' series.
Tono & Lims
Ghost Flower - 2ml
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Ghost Flower - 30ml ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a mottled blue-purple hue with a soft, suede-like texture, part of their 'Friendship' series.
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Ghost Flower - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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new Gossiping Grapevine (Shimmer) - 38ml fountain pen ink by Ferris Wheel Press, featuring a deep violet hue with rose-gold sparkles, perfect for luxurious, artistic writing.
Ferris Wheel Press
Gossiping Grapevine (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Gossiping Grapevine (Shimmer) - 38ml fountain pen ink by Ferris Wheel Press, featuring a deep violet hue with rose-gold sparkles, perfect for luxurious, artistic writing.
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Gossiping Grapevine (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Ferris Wheel Press

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new Sinner's Dream (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 50ml ink swatch, featuring deep teal-blue with a mottled texture and subtle shimmer, showcasing its vibrant, eco-conscious craftsmanship.
Robert Oster
Sinner's Dream (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml
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Sinner's Dream (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 50ml ink swatch, featuring deep teal-blue with a mottled texture and subtle shimmer, showcasing its vibrant, eco-conscious craftsmanship.
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Sinner's Dream (Shake 'N' Shimmy) - 2ml

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Robert Oster

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new Robert Oster Signature Ink - Sinner's Weed, 50ml; textured green watercolor swatch, reflecting vibrant, eco-friendly, Australian-made fountain pen ink for smooth writing.
Robert Oster
Sinner's Weed - 2ml
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Robert Oster Signature Ink - Sinner's Weed, 50ml; textured green watercolor swatch, reflecting vibrant, eco-friendly, Australian-made fountain pen ink for smooth writing.
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Sinner's Weed - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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new Purgatorio - 30ml by Wearingeul: An abstract, softly textured pink/mauve square, resembling watercolor or suede, reflecting the unique ink's shading and sheening qualities.
Wearingeul
Purgatorio - 2ml
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Purgatorio - 30ml by Wearingeul: An abstract, softly textured pink/mauve square, resembling watercolor or suede, reflecting the unique ink's shading and sheening qualities.
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Purgatorio - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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new Tono & Lims Backyard Faucet 裏庭の蛇口 fountain pen ink, 30ml, shimmer type with deep green and gold sparkles, ideal for creative writing.
Tono & Lims
Backyard Faucet 裏庭の蛇口 (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Backyard Faucet 裏庭の蛇口 fountain pen ink, 30ml, shimmer type with deep green and gold sparkles, ideal for creative writing.
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Backyard Faucet 裏庭の蛇口 (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Tono & Lims

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new Wearingeul Paradiso (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink, featuring an icy-blue, pearlescent texture, perfect for creating shimmering, literary-inspired writing experiences.
Wearingeul
Paradiso (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Wearingeul Paradiso (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink, featuring an icy-blue, pearlescent texture, perfect for creating shimmering, literary-inspired writing experiences.
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Paradiso (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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new Blood Stone (Shimmer) - 30ml by Tono & Lims: Close-up of shimmering black granular fountain pen ink with rainbow sparkles, ideal for vibrant writing.
Tono & Lims
Blood Stone (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Blood Stone (Shimmer) - 30ml by Tono & Lims: Close-up of shimmering black granular fountain pen ink with rainbow sparkles, ideal for vibrant writing.
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Blood Stone (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Tono & Lims Dear Bear fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a warm orange-brown hue from the 'Friendship' series, suitable for vibrant writing experiences.
Tono & Lims
Dear Bear - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Dear Bear fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a warm orange-brown hue from the 'Friendship' series, suitable for vibrant writing experiences.
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Dear Bear - 2ml

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new Tono & Lims Ibaraki (Only You) fountain pen ink, 30ml, displayed as a burgundy swatch with soft corners and slight texture.
Tono & Lims
Ibaraki (Only You) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Ibaraki (Only You) fountain pen ink, 30ml, displayed as a burgundy swatch with soft corners and slight texture.
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Ibaraki (Only You) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Tono & Lims Okinawa (Dream) fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring a textured red-orange swatch, ideal for collectors.
Tono & Lims
Okinawa (Dream) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Okinawa (Dream) fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring a textured red-orange swatch, ideal for collectors.
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Okinawa (Dream) - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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new Jacques Herbin Cornaline d'Egypte fountain pen ink, 50ml, features a shimmery, metallic orange hue, part of the 1798 Collection. Ideal for shimmering writing experiences.
Jacques Herbin
Cornaline d'Egypte (1798 Collection) - 2ml
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Jacques Herbin Cornaline d'Egypte fountain pen ink, 50ml, features a shimmery, metallic orange hue, part of the 1798 Collection. Ideal for shimmering writing experiences.
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Cornaline d'Egypte (1798 Collection) - 2ml

$3.50

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new Dominant Industry Soleil couchant à Etretat fountain pen ink, 25ml, oil and dye-based, shown in a blue-gray textured swatch against a white background.
Dominant Industry
Soleil couchant à Etretat - 2ml
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Dominant Industry Soleil couchant à Etretat fountain pen ink, 25ml, oil and dye-based, shown in a blue-gray textured swatch against a white background.
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Soleil couchant à Etretat - 2ml

$2.50

Dominant Industry

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A Study in Scarlet - 2ml
Wearingeul
A Study in Scarlet - 2ml
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A Study in Scarlet - 2ml

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Wearingeul

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Souvenir, Moment, Berlin - 2ml
Tono & Lims
Souvenir, Moment, Berlin - 2ml
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Souvenir, Moment, Berlin - 2ml

$3.20

Tono & Lims

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Peek Into Jupiter - 2ml
Tono & Lims
Peek Into Jupiter - 2ml
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Peek Into Jupiter - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Space Telescope - 30ml fountain pen ink, featuring a watercolor-style gradient of muted green and gray, part of the Deeep Space series.
Tono & Lims
Space Telescope - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Space Telescope - 30ml fountain pen ink, featuring a watercolor-style gradient of muted green and gray, part of the Deeep Space series.
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Space Telescope - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Pisces Shimmer fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing teal-blue gradients with sparkles. Volume: 30ml. Available at Desk Bandit, specializing in Japanese stationery.
Tono & Lims
Pisces (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Pisces Shimmer fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing teal-blue gradients with sparkles. Volume: 30ml. Available at Desk Bandit, specializing in Japanese stationery.
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Pisces (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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Ban Mi Stationery's Autumn Red Leaves (Regular) fountain pen ink, 15ml, features a purplish-magenta sheen with brown/olive undertones, ideal for vibrant writing projects.
Ban Mi
Autumn Red Leaves (Regular) - 2ml
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Ban Mi Stationery's Autumn Red Leaves (Regular) fountain pen ink, 15ml, features a purplish-magenta sheen with brown/olive undertones, ideal for vibrant writing projects.
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Autumn Red Leaves (Regular) - 2ml

$2.50

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Ban Mi Stationery's A Thousand Grass fountain pen ink, 15ml, showcases a teal and magenta blend, part of a high sheen series, perfect for vibrant writing.
Ban Mi
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Ban Mi Stationery's A Thousand Grass fountain pen ink, 15ml, showcases a teal and magenta blend, part of a high sheen series, perfect for vibrant writing.
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A Thousand Grass (Regular) - 2ml

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Ban Mi

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Ferris Wheel Press The King Midas - Age of Aurum fountain pen ink, 85ml glass bottle, featuring a champagne hue with gold shimmer, ideal for luxury writing.
Ferris Wheel Press
The King Midas - Age of Aurum - 2ml
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Ferris Wheel Press The King Midas - Age of Aurum fountain pen ink, 85ml glass bottle, featuring a champagne hue with gold shimmer, ideal for luxury writing.
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The King Midas - Age of Aurum - 2ml

$3.90

Ferris Wheel Press

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Dipton Ink Dark Cave - 20ml by Sailor, designed for dip pens, showcases a green-teal base with red-purple sheen, perfect for creating iridescent effects in writing.
Sailor
Dipton Ink Dark Cave - 2ml
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Dipton Ink Dark Cave - 20ml by Sailor, designed for dip pens, showcases a green-teal base with red-purple sheen, perfect for creating iridescent effects in writing.
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Dipton Ink Dark Cave - 2ml

$4.00

Sailor

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Kuretake Art Nouveau - Mahogany Brown fountain pen ink, 20ml. The swatch reveals a rich, dark brown watercolor-like texture with tonal variations, perfect for artistic expression.
Kuretake
Art Nouveau - Mahogany Brown - 2ml
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Kuretake Art Nouveau - Mahogany Brown fountain pen ink, 20ml. The swatch reveals a rich, dark brown watercolor-like texture with tonal variations, perfect for artistic expression.
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Art Nouveau - Mahogany Brown - 2ml

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Colorverse fountain pen ink sample set, Massive Storm and Great Red Spot, 2ml each. Includes plant-based, dye-based inks from Korea, enhancing writing experience.
Colorverse
Massive Storm and Great Red Spot - 2ml Each Set
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Colorverse fountain pen ink sample set, Massive Storm and Great Red Spot, 2ml each. Includes plant-based, dye-based inks from Korea, enhancing writing experience.
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Massive Storm and Great Red Spot - 2ml Each Set

$6.00

Colorverse

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Kuretake Art Nouveau - Concrete Gray fountain pen ink, 20ml, in a plain black square design on a white background, reflecting Art Nouveau aesthetics.
Kuretake
Art Nouveau - Concrete Gray - 2ml
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Kuretake Art Nouveau - Concrete Gray fountain pen ink, 20ml, in a plain black square design on a white background, reflecting Art Nouveau aesthetics.
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Art Nouveau - Concrete Gray - 2ml

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new Tono & Lims Hydrangea 八仙花 2024 (Shimmer) - 15ml fountain pen ink features a pastel purple-blue shimmer, reminiscent of watercolor on textured paper. Sold Out
Tono & Lims
Hydrangea 八仙花 2024 (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Hydrangea 八仙花 2024 (Shimmer) - 15ml fountain pen ink features a pastel purple-blue shimmer, reminiscent of watercolor on textured paper.
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Hydrangea 八仙花 2024 (Shimmer) - 2ml

$4.00

Tono & Lims

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