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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Close-up of Sailor Ink Studio #650 - 2ml, resembling a plush fabric swatch with a textured, mottled design.
Sailor
Ink Studio #650 - 2ml
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$3.50
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Close-up of Sailor Ink Studio #650 - 2ml, resembling a plush fabric swatch with a textured, mottled design.
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Ink Studio #650 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Ink Studio #950 - 2ml features an abstract blend of purples and chartreuse-green, resembling a watercolor swatch with flowing, organic color interplay.
Sailor
Ink Studio #950 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #950 - 2ml features an abstract blend of purples and chartreuse-green, resembling a watercolor swatch with flowing, organic color interplay.
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Ink Studio #950 - 2ml

$3.50

Sailor

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Abstract swatch of Brevity Blue ink, showcasing its deep hue with soft, uneven edges, representing Noodler's Ink's dye-based, quick-dry formula in a 2ml bottle.
Noodler's Ink
Brevity Blue - 2ml
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Abstract swatch of Brevity Blue ink, showcasing its deep hue with soft, uneven edges, representing Noodler's Ink's dye-based, quick-dry formula in a 2ml bottle.

Brevity Blue - 2ml

$2.50

Noodler's Ink

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Swatch of Colorverse ink in Depth - 2ml, showcasing a textured, deep blue-black watercolor with tonal variations, representative of its dye-based quality.
Colorverse
Depth - 2ml
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Swatch of Colorverse ink in Depth - 2ml, showcasing a textured, deep blue-black watercolor with tonal variations, representative of its dye-based quality.
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Depth - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Colorverse Electron + Selectron - 2ml Each Set, featuring warm reddish-orange and deep charcoal-black ink swatches, part of the Multiverse Collection.
Colorverse
Electron + Selectron - 2ml Each Set
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$6.00
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Colorverse Electron + Selectron - 2ml Each Set, featuring warm reddish-orange and deep charcoal-black ink swatches, part of the Multiverse Collection.
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Electron + Selectron - 2ml Each Set

$6.00

Colorverse

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new Mystery Ink Pack (Shimmer) Volume 1
Desk Bandit
Mystery Ink Pack (Shimmer) Volume 1
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$15.00
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Mystery Ink Pack (Shimmer) Volume 1

Mystery Ink Pack (Shimmer) Volume 1

$15.00

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new Rodeo 2ml Ink Sample by Troublemaker Inks, featuring a soft gradient of muted pinks and browns, ideal for testing unique shading and expressive tones.
Troublemaker Inks
Rodeo - 2ml
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Rodeo 2ml Ink Sample by Troublemaker Inks, featuring a soft gradient of muted pinks and browns, ideal for testing unique shading and expressive tones.
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Rodeo - 2ml

$2.50

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new Sepia Hour - 2ml ink sample by Troublemaker Inks, features an abstract brown-orange wash on textured paper, ideal for testing unique shading and tones.
Troublemaker Inks
Sepia Hour - 2ml
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Sepia Hour - 2ml ink sample by Troublemaker Inks, features an abstract brown-orange wash on textured paper, ideal for testing unique shading and tones.
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Sepia Hour - 2ml

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new Sakura -Eternal- (Shimmer) ink, 30ml, a pink shimmery texture resembling a cosmetic pigment, part of Tono & Lims' 'Flower Memories' series.
Tono & Lims
Sakura -Eternal- (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Sakura -Eternal- (Shimmer) ink, 30ml, a pink shimmery texture resembling a cosmetic pigment, part of Tono & Lims' 'Flower Memories' series.
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Sakura -Eternal- (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new LUC Tasokare (Shimmer, Pigment) - 2ml ink sample with a pink and lavender watercolor texture, showcasing Tono & Lims' unique collaboration with Glass Studio LUC.
Tono & Lims
LUC Tasokare 誰そ彼 (Shimmer, Pigment) - 2ml
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LUC Tasokare (Shimmer, Pigment) - 2ml ink sample with a pink and lavender watercolor texture, showcasing Tono & Lims' unique collaboration with Glass Studio LUC.
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LUC Tasokare 誰そ彼 (Shimmer, Pigment) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Deep-pink, shimmery powder with gold flecks, representing Contact Super Tono (Shimmer) - 2ml, a vibrant ink sample from Tono & Lims' 3rd Anniversary series.
Tono & Lims
Contact Super Tono (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Deep-pink, shimmery powder with gold flecks, representing Contact Super Tono (Shimmer) - 2ml, a vibrant ink sample from Tono & Lims' 3rd Anniversary series.
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Contact Super Tono (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Contact Oyakata (Scented) - 30ml ink features a mids-blue hue with a paper-like texture, part of Tono & Lims' anniversary collection.
Tono & Lims
Contact Oyakata (Scented) - 2ml
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Contact Oyakata (Scented) - 30ml ink features a mids-blue hue with a paper-like texture, part of Tono & Lims' anniversary collection.
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Contact Oyakata (Scented) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Contact Super Bechori (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample, showcasing a shimmery, glitter-studded purplish-pink pigment with fine sparkles against a velvety matte base.
Tono & Lims
Contact Super Bechori (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Contact Super Bechori (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample, showcasing a shimmery, glitter-studded purplish-pink pigment with fine sparkles against a velvety matte base.
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Contact Super Bechori (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Nanbokucho (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample features a silvery-lavender, pearlescent finish, ideal for testing Tono & Lims' unique shimmer collection.
Tono & Lims
Nanbokucho (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Nanbokucho (Shimmer) - 2ml ink sample features a silvery-lavender, pearlescent finish, ideal for testing Tono & Lims' unique shimmer collection.
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Nanbokucho (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Dontaku-min (Fukuoka Special) ink swatch: muted yellow-green with darker green wash, showcasing Tono & Lims' signature watercolor texture and vibrant, experimental hues.
Tono & Lims
Dontaku-min (Fukuoka Special) - 2ml
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Dontaku-min (Fukuoka Special) ink swatch: muted yellow-green with darker green wash, showcasing Tono & Lims' signature watercolor texture and vibrant, experimental hues.
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Dontaku-min (Fukuoka Special) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Funeral Procession of Roses薔薇の葬列 - 2ml ink sample, featuring a warm terracotta-red watercolor wash, embodying Tono & Lims’ vibrant, niche ink collection.
Tono & Lims
Funeral Procession of Roses薔薇の葬列 - 2ml
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Funeral Procession of Roses薔薇の葬列 - 2ml ink sample, featuring a warm terracotta-red watercolor wash, embodying Tono & Lims’ vibrant, niche ink collection.
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Funeral Procession of Roses薔薇の葬列 - 2ml

$3.20

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new On Time Delivery 納期厳守 ink swatch, soft light-blue with a green undertone, part of Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series, known for vibrant colors.
Tono & Lims
On Time Delivery 納期厳守 - 2ml
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On Time Delivery 納期厳守 ink swatch, soft light-blue with a green undertone, part of Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series, known for vibrant colors.
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On Time Delivery 納期厳守 - 2ml

$3.20

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new Laika - 2ml ink sample, featuring a soft, fibrous texture in a mottled wash, epitomizing Tono & Lims' niche, experimental ink line.
Tono & Lims
Laika - 2ml
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Laika - 2ml ink sample, featuring a soft, fibrous texture in a mottled wash, epitomizing Tono & Lims' niche, experimental ink line.
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Laika - 2ml

$3.20

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new Ferris Wheel Press Bestiary Series - Lantern Crossing (Shimmer) - 10ml fountain pen ink, featuring a glowy orange with wine shimmer in a compact glass bottle.
Ferris Wheel Press
Bestiary Series - Lantern Crossing (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Ferris Wheel Press Bestiary Series - Lantern Crossing (Shimmer) - 10ml fountain pen ink, featuring a glowy orange with wine shimmer in a compact glass bottle.
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Bestiary Series - Lantern Crossing (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.90

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new Ferris Wheel Press Bestiary Series - Lost in the Leaves (Shimmer) - 10ml fountain pen ink, olive green with rose gold shimmer, in a compact glass bottle.
Ferris Wheel Press
Bestiary Series - Lost in the Leaves (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Ferris Wheel Press Bestiary Series - Lost in the Leaves (Shimmer) - 10ml fountain pen ink, olive green with rose gold shimmer, in a compact glass bottle.
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Bestiary Series - Lost in the Leaves (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.90

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new Tono & Lims Silent Night dye-based fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a dark, mottled brownish-red color, part of the 6 Year Anniversary series.
Tono & Lims
Silent Night - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Silent Night dye-based fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a dark, mottled brownish-red color, part of the 6 Year Anniversary series.
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Silent Night - 2ml

$3.20

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new Tono & Lims Night Thoughts 夜想ふ Part II fountain pen ink, 30ml. Dark navy with subtle reddish sheen, part of the 'Friendship' series, dye-based.
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Night Thoughts 夜想ふ Part II - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Night Thoughts 夜想ふ Part II fountain pen ink, 30ml. Dark navy with subtle reddish sheen, part of the 'Friendship' series, dye-based.
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Night Thoughts 夜想ふ Part II - 2ml

$3.20

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new Shimmery liquid pigment swatch of Tono & Lims Kamakura Breeze, showcasing a green-blue watercolor effect with sparkle particles, part of the 'Friendship' series.
Tono & Lims
Kamakura Breeze (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Shimmery liquid pigment swatch of Tono & Lims Kamakura Breeze, showcasing a green-blue watercolor effect with sparkle particles, part of the 'Friendship' series.
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Kamakura Breeze (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Tono & Lims Green River (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring olive-green and brown tones with metallic shimmer, ideal for vibrant, artistic writing.
Tono & Lims
Green River (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Green River (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring olive-green and brown tones with metallic shimmer, ideal for vibrant, artistic writing.
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Green River (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Wearingeul The Count of Monte Cristo Shimmer fountain pen ink, 30ml. Features a deep blue hue with sparkly flecks, creating an iridescent, shimmery texture. Ideal for artistic writing.
Wearingeul
The Count of Monte Cristo (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Wearingeul The Count of Monte Cristo Shimmer fountain pen ink, 30ml. Features a deep blue hue with sparkly flecks, creating an iridescent, shimmery texture. Ideal for artistic writing.
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The Count of Monte Cristo (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.00

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new Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru / Ferris Wheel In Winter (Shimmer) - 18ml, a dusky purple/magenta fountain pen ink with granulation and shimmering flecks, ideal for artistic writing.
Ka-Ku
Ink Mazeru / Ferris Wheel In Winter (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru / Ferris Wheel In Winter (Shimmer) - 18ml, a dusky purple/magenta fountain pen ink with granulation and shimmering flecks, ideal for artistic writing.
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Ink Mazeru / Ferris Wheel In Winter (Shimmer) - 2ml

$4.50

Ka-Ku

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new Close-up of Ka-Ku's Cafe Noir fountain pen ink, 18ml, showcasing the textured appearance of the brown suede-like label.
Ka-Ku
Ink Mazeru / Cafe Noir - 2ml
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Close-up of Ka-Ku's Cafe Noir fountain pen ink, 18ml, showcasing the textured appearance of the brown suede-like label.
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Ink Mazeru / Cafe Noir - 2ml

$4.00

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new Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru in Kogakure no Mauve, 18ml, features a greyish-purple suede-like texture, ideal for expressive writing with Japanese fountain pen ink.
Ka-Ku
Ink Mazeru / Kogakure no Mauve - 2ml
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Ka-Ku Ink Mazeru in Kogakure no Mauve, 18ml, features a greyish-purple suede-like texture, ideal for expressive writing with Japanese fountain pen ink.
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Ink Mazeru / Kogakure no Mauve - 2ml

$4.00

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new Sabi Sora 寂空 - 30ml by Tono & Lims, an abstract, mottled brown-green textured fountain pen ink from the 'Friendship' series, available at Desk Bandit.
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Sabi Sora 寂空- 2ml
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Sabi Sora 寂空 - 30ml by Tono & Lims, an abstract, mottled brown-green textured fountain pen ink from the 'Friendship' series, available at Desk Bandit.
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Sabi Sora 寂空- 2ml

$3.20

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new Dominant Industry Les Falaises a Étretat (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 25ml, in a teal-blue watercolor wash with silvery shimmer, showcasing its unique, artistic texture.
Dominant Industry
Les Falaises a Étretat (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Dominant Industry Les Falaises a Étretat (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 25ml, in a teal-blue watercolor wash with silvery shimmer, showcasing its unique, artistic texture.
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Les Falaises a Étretat (Shimmer) - 2ml

$2.50

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new Tono & Lims Souvenir, kai, Waikiki fountain pen ink swatch in muted teal/blue-green, 30ml, showcasing subtle tonal variations. Part of the 'Friendship' series.
Tono & Lims
Souvenir, kai, Waikiki - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Souvenir, kai, Waikiki fountain pen ink swatch in muted teal/blue-green, 30ml, showcasing subtle tonal variations. Part of the 'Friendship' series.
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Souvenir, kai, Waikiki - 2ml

$3.20

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new Tono & Lims Floating Cat, 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing a brown-tan suede-like texture, part of the 'Friendship' series from Desk Bandit.
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Floating Cat - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Floating Cat, 30ml fountain pen ink swatch, showcasing a brown-tan suede-like texture, part of the 'Friendship' series from Desk Bandit.
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Floating Cat - 2ml

$3.20

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new Paju (Harmony) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a green watercolor texture. Perfect for enhancing your writing experience with premium dye-based ink.
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Paju (Harmony) - 2ml
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Paju (Harmony) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, featuring a green watercolor texture. Perfect for enhancing your writing experience with premium dye-based ink.
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Paju (Harmony) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Tono & Lims Ibuki いぶき fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a dye-based formula, perfect for Japanese stationery enthusiasts.
Tono & Lims
Ibuki いぶき - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Ibuki いぶき fountain pen ink, 30ml, features a dye-based formula, perfect for Japanese stationery enthusiasts.
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Ibuki いぶき - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Pillars of Creation Webb fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring an abstract blue watercolor design from the Deeep Space series, available at Desk Bandit.
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Pillars of Creation Webb - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Pillars of Creation Webb fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring an abstract blue watercolor design from the Deeep Space series, available at Desk Bandit.
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Pillars of Creation Webb - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Breath of Fresh Air fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, featuring a soft turquoise watercolor texture, part of the 'Breeze Symphony' series.
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Breath of Fresh Air - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Breath of Fresh Air fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, featuring a soft turquoise watercolor texture, part of the 'Breeze Symphony' series.
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Breath of Fresh Air - 2ml

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Tono & Lims Okayama (Your Captive) fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring a peach-orange watercolor texture.
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Okayama (Your Captive) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Okayama (Your Captive) fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring a peach-orange watercolor texture.
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Okayama (Your Captive) - 2ml

$3.20

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Teranishi Chemical Industry Akane / Fujiyama Irodori fountain pen ink, 12ml, features a deep red watercolor swatch, showcasing its vibrant dye-based sheen.
Teranishi
Akane / Fujiyama Irodori - 2ml
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Teranishi Chemical Industry Akane / Fujiyama Irodori fountain pen ink, 12ml, features a deep red watercolor swatch, showcasing its vibrant dye-based sheen.
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Akane / Fujiyama Irodori - 2ml

$3.00

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Tono & Lims fountain pen ink, No.19 I'm Wearing The Smile You Gave Me, 30ml, deep muted green swatch with painterly texture.
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No.19 I'm Wearing The Smile You Gave Me - 2ml
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Tono & Lims fountain pen ink, No.19 I'm Wearing The Smile You Gave Me, 30ml, deep muted green swatch with painterly texture.
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No.19 I'm Wearing The Smile You Gave Me - 2ml

$3.20

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Purple Wampum - 2ml swatch: Dark purple ink with uneven tones, featuring subtle gold-bronze sheening, typical of Noodler's Ink specialty pigments. Sold Out
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Purple Wampum - 2ml
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Purple Wampum - 2ml swatch: Dark purple ink with uneven tones, featuring subtle gold-bronze sheening, typical of Noodler's Ink specialty pigments.
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Purple Wampum - 2ml

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