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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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

$2.50

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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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$3.20
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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 Close-up of pink texture resembling foam, representing the Tono & Lims 'Contact Super Ma-O' scented shimmer ink, part of the 3rd Anniversary collection.
Tono & Lims
Contact Super Ma-O (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml
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Close-up of pink texture resembling foam, representing the Tono & Lims 'Contact Super Ma-O' scented shimmer ink, part of the 3rd Anniversary collection.
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Contact Super Ma-O (Shimmer, Scented) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Close-up of Contact Super Kawanishi (Shimmer) - 2ml, showcasing fine olive-green granular material with iridescent flecks, ideal for ink enthusiasts exploring Tono & Lims' offerings.
Tono & Lims
Contact Super Kawanishi (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Close-up of Contact Super Kawanishi (Shimmer) - 2ml, showcasing fine olive-green granular material with iridescent flecks, ideal for ink enthusiasts exploring Tono & Lims' offerings.
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Contact Super Kawanishi (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Nara (Shimmer) - 30ml ink with deep-blue watercolor texture and white flecks, resembling stars, reflecting Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental shimmer series.
Tono & Lims
Nara (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Nara (Shimmer) - 30ml ink with deep-blue watercolor texture and white flecks, resembling stars, reflecting Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental shimmer series.
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Nara (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Asuka - 2ml ink sample: a rich orange swatch with gold shimmer, showcasing Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental style in the 'Time Travel' series.
Tono & Lims
Asuka - 2ml
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Asuka - 2ml ink sample: a rich orange swatch with gold shimmer, showcasing Tono & Lims' vibrant, experimental style in the 'Time Travel' series.
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Asuka - 2ml

$3.20

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new Arctic Aurora - 30ml ink swatch, showcasing a watercolor-textured blue-violet hue, from Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series, celebrated by fountain pen enthusiasts.
Tono & Lims
Arctic Aurora - 2ml
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Arctic Aurora - 30ml ink swatch, showcasing a watercolor-textured blue-violet hue, from Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series, celebrated by fountain pen enthusiasts.
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Arctic Aurora - 2ml

$3.20

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new Okamotoya Pink オカモトヤ ピンク (Shimmer) - 2ml sample, showing a square pan with a rose-bronze shimmer, velvety texture, and metallic sparkle.
Tono & Lims
Okamotoya Pink オカモトヤ ピンク (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Okamotoya Pink オカモトヤ ピンク (Shimmer) - 2ml sample, showing a square pan with a rose-bronze shimmer, velvety texture, and metallic sparkle.
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Okamotoya Pink オカモトヤ ピンク (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Close-up of dark gray textile surface, representing Wabi 侘 - 2ml ink sample by Tono & Lims, known for vibrant, experimental fountain pen inks.
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Wabi 侘 - 2ml
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Close-up of dark gray textile surface, representing Wabi 侘 - 2ml ink sample by Tono & Lims, known for vibrant, experimental fountain pen inks.
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Wabi 侘 - 2ml

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new Sloth 樹懶 - 2ml ink sample with a warm, medium-brown, mottled texture, resembling leather or heavyweight craft paper, from Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series.
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Sloth 樹懶 - 2ml
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Sloth 樹懶 - 2ml ink sample with a warm, medium-brown, mottled texture, resembling leather or heavyweight craft paper, from Tono & Lims' 'Friendship' series.
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Sloth 樹懶 - 2ml

$3.20

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new Blue watercolor-style texture swatch, representing the Tono & Lims 'Do You Feel Blue?' 2ml ink sample, known for its vibrant, experimental color.
Tono & Lims
Do You Feel Blue? - 2ml
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Blue watercolor-style texture swatch, representing the Tono & Lims 'Do You Feel Blue?' 2ml ink sample, known for its vibrant, experimental color.
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Do You Feel Blue? - 2ml

$3.20

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new Pink swatch of Tono & Lims ink, Jack Lucky Clover, featuring a vibrant, grainy texture. Part of the 'Friendship' series, ideal for fountain pen enthusiasts.
Tono & Lims
Jack Lucky Clover (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Pink swatch of Tono & Lims ink, Jack Lucky Clover, featuring a vibrant, grainy texture. Part of the 'Friendship' series, ideal for fountain pen enthusiasts.
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Jack Lucky Clover (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Highland Smoke - 38ml fountain pen ink by Ferris Wheel Press, close-up of textured material, showcasing premium quality suitable for artists and writers.
Ferris Wheel Press
Highland Smoke - 2ml
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Highland Smoke - 38ml fountain pen ink by Ferris Wheel Press, close-up of textured material, showcasing premium quality suitable for artists and writers.
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Highland Smoke - 2ml

$3.00

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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 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 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 Bog Sage (Scented) - 25ml fountain pen ink by Dominant Industry, featuring a light aqua watercolor texture, ideal for vibrant writing adventures.
Dominant Industry
Bog Sage (Scented) - 2ml
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Bog Sage (Scented) - 25ml fountain pen ink by Dominant Industry, featuring a light aqua watercolor texture, ideal for vibrant writing adventures.
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Bog Sage (Scented) - 2ml

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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 Seaweed - 25ml by Dominant Industry; a dye-based fountain pen ink with a watercolor-style wash, offering a unique writing experience.
Dominant Industry
Seaweed - 2ml
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Seaweed - 25ml by Dominant Industry; a dye-based fountain pen ink with a watercolor-style wash, offering a unique writing experience.
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Seaweed - 2ml

$2.50

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new Tono & Lims Peridot Green (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, featuring a green-teal pearlescent texture with iridescent shimmer, in a 30ml bottle.
Tono & Lims
Peridot Green (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Peridot Green (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, featuring a green-teal pearlescent texture with iridescent shimmer, in a 30ml bottle.
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Peridot Green (Shimmer) - 2ml

$3.20

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new Seraphinite (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml by Dominant Industry, features a fluorescent yellow-green shimmer ink bottle and a pastel swirl mock-up, ideal for calligraphy enthusiasts.
Dominant Industry
Seraphinite (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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Seraphinite (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml by Dominant Industry, features a fluorescent yellow-green shimmer ink bottle and a pastel swirl mock-up, ideal for calligraphy enthusiasts.
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Seraphinite (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml

$3.00

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new Jacques Herbin Ambre de la Baltique fountain pen ink, 50ml, featuring a watercolor-style orange-yellow texture, perfect for enhancing your writing experience.
Jacques Herbin
Ambre de la Baltique (The Essentials) - 2ml
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Jacques Herbin Ambre de la Baltique fountain pen ink, 50ml, featuring a watercolor-style orange-yellow texture, perfect for enhancing your writing experience.
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Ambre de la Baltique (The Essentials) - 2ml

$3.50

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Souvenir Tje, Urecht - 2ml
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Souvenir Tje, Urecht - 2ml
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Souvenir Tje, Urecht - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Star Forming fountain pen ink, 30ml, shown as a warm brown texture swatch from the Deeep Space series.
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Star Forming - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Star Forming fountain pen ink, 30ml, shown as a warm brown texture swatch from the Deeep Space series.
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Star Forming - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Stellar Death fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring a soft, watercolor-like light-blue swatch. Part of the Deeep Space series, dye-based.
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Stellar Death - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Stellar Death fountain pen ink, 30ml, featuring a soft, watercolor-like light-blue swatch. Part of the Deeep Space series, dye-based.
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Stellar Death - 2ml

$3.20

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Tomboy Orange おてんばなオレンジ - 30ml, dye-based fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, shown as an orange-tan color swatch with rounded corners.
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Tomboy Orange おてんばなオレンジ - 2ml
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Tomboy Orange おてんばなオレンジ - 30ml, dye-based fountain pen ink by Tono & Lims, shown as an orange-tan color swatch with rounded corners.
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Tomboy Orange おてんばなオレンジ - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Winter Preparations 冬じたく - 30ml fountain pen ink, featuring a soft, suede-like texture surface, part of the 'Friendship' series.
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Winter Preparations 冬じたく - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Winter Preparations 冬じたく - 30ml fountain pen ink, featuring a soft, suede-like texture surface, part of the 'Friendship' series.
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Winter Preparations 冬じたく - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Aoi あおい fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, featuring a soft watercolor-style sky-blue hue, perfect for collectors and writing enthusiasts.
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Aoi あおい - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Aoi あおい fountain pen ink, 30ml bottle, featuring a soft watercolor-style sky-blue hue, perfect for collectors and writing enthusiasts.
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Aoi あおい - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Niigata (Attachment) fountain pen ink, 30ml, in a muted plum tone with a subtle paper texture, suitable for writing enthusiasts.
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Niigata (Attachment) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Niigata (Attachment) fountain pen ink, 30ml, in a muted plum tone with a subtle paper texture, suitable for writing enthusiasts.
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Niigata (Attachment) - 2ml

$3.20

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Rin / Fujiyama Irodori - 12ml fountain pen ink by Teranishi Chemical Industry, showcasing a deep purple/blue swatch with handmade edges and subtle tone variations.
Teranishi
Rin / Fujiyama Irodori - 2ml
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Rin / Fujiyama Irodori - 12ml fountain pen ink by Teranishi Chemical Industry, showcasing a deep purple/blue swatch with handmade edges and subtle tone variations.
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Rin / Fujiyama Irodori - 2ml

$3.00

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Teatime Teal (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Teatime Teal (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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Teatime Teal (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml

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Celestial Soiree (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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Celestial Soiree (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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Celestial Soiree (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml

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Black Masquerade (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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Black Masquerade (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml
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Black Masquerade (Calligraphy Ink) - 2ml

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Ban Mi Stationery Autumn Red Leaves (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 15ml, showcasing a magenta and gold-bronze shimmer swatch from Desk Bandit's high sheen series.
Ban Mi
Autumn Red Leaves (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Ban Mi Stationery Autumn Red Leaves (Shimmer) fountain pen ink, 15ml, showcasing a magenta and gold-bronze shimmer swatch from Desk Bandit's high sheen series.
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Autumn Red Leaves (Shimmer) - 2ml

$2.50

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Tinker Bell (Shimmer) - 30ml by Journalize, shimmering rose-gold fountain pen ink, displayed as a metallic pigment swatch on white paper, part of the Starry Night series.
Journalize
Tinker Bell (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Tinker Bell (Shimmer) - 30ml by Journalize, shimmering rose-gold fountain pen ink, displayed as a metallic pigment swatch on white paper, part of the Starry Night series.
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Tinker Bell (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Glinda (Shimmer) - 30ml by Journalize: Plush peach-pink microfiber cloth for cleaning; complements the whimsical fountain pen ink collection at Desk Bandit.
Journalize
Glinda (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Glinda (Shimmer) - 30ml by Journalize: Plush peach-pink microfiber cloth for cleaning; complements the whimsical fountain pen ink collection at Desk Bandit.
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Glinda (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Evil Queen (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Journalize, featuring bluish-purple tones with copper shimmer, part of the Starry Night series.
Journalize
Evil Queen (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Evil Queen (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Journalize, featuring bluish-purple tones with copper shimmer, part of the Starry Night series.
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Evil Queen (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Journalize, part of the 'Starry Night' collection, featuring a textured, dark-grey block, reminiscent of industrial metal.
Journalize
Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 30ml fountain pen ink by Journalize, part of the 'Starry Night' collection, featuring a textured, dark-grey block, reminiscent of industrial metal.
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Cosmic City (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Black Butterfly Tears - 30ml by Tono & Lims, a shimmering dye-based fountain pen ink in a dark, plush-like hue, available at Desk Bandit, an Australian stationery store.
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Black Butterfly Tears - 2ml
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Black Butterfly Tears - 30ml by Tono & Lims, a shimmering dye-based fountain pen ink in a dark, plush-like hue, available at Desk Bandit, an Australian stationery store.
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Black Butterfly Tears - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Kanagawa (Majestic Atmosphere) dye-based fountain pen ink, 30ml. Olive-green abstract watercolor swatch, representing the ink's unique color.
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Kanagawa (Majestic Atmosphere) - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Kanagawa (Majestic Atmosphere) dye-based fountain pen ink, 30ml. Olive-green abstract watercolor swatch, representing the ink's unique color.
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Kanagawa (Majestic Atmosphere) - 2ml

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