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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Esterbrook Evergreen - 2ml Ink Sample
Esterbrook
Evergreen - 2ml
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Evergreen - 2ml

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Esterbrook Aqua (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
Esterbrook
Aqua (Shimmer) - 2ml
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Aqua (Shimmer) - 2ml

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Colorverse Check - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Check - 2ml
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Check - 2ml

$2.50

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Krishna Inks Empty - 2ml Ink Sample
Krishna Inks
Empty - 2ml
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$1.50
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Empty - 2ml

$1.50

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Krishna Inks Silent Night Sky - 2ml Ink Sample
Krishna Inks
Silent Night Sky - 2ml
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Silent Night Sky - 2ml

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Krishna Inks Brown Pink - 2ml Ink Sample
Krishna Inks
Brown Pink - 2ml
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$1.50
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Brown Pink - 2ml

$1.50

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Kobe No.31 Kaigan Stone Grey - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.31 Kaigan Stone Grey - 2ml
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Kobe No.31 Kaigan Stone Grey - 2ml Ink Sample

No.31 Kaigan Stone Grey - 2ml

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Kobe No.5 Toa Black - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.5 Toa Black - 2ml
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No.5 Toa Black - 2ml

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PENBBS No.412 Nanning City - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.412 Nanning City - 2ml
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PENBBS No.387 Mark Twain - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.387 Mark Twain - 2ml
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PENBBS No.410 Spirit of the Rodent (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.410 Spirit of the Rodent (Shimmer) - 2ml
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PENBBS No.343 Nanchang City - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.343 Nanchang City - 2ml
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PENBBS No.339 Billowing (Shimmer) - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.339 Billowing (Shimmer) - 2ml
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PENBBS No.223 Chongqing City - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.223 Chongqing City - 2ml
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PENBBS No.220 Watermelon Red - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.220 Watermelon Red - 2ml
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PENBBS No.175 Stendhal - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.175 Stendhal - 2ml
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PENBBS No.147 Orange - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.147 Orange - 2ml
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PENBBS No.114 Eileen Chang - 2ml Ink Sample
PENBBS
No.114 Eileen Chang - 2ml
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Chiba (Brimming With Vitality) - 2ml ink, shown as a square swath of watercolor paint with softly feathered edges, highlighting its vibrant, abstract wash.
Tono & Lims
Chiba (Brimming With Vitality) - 2ml
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Chiba (Brimming With Vitality) - 2ml ink, shown as a square swath of watercolor paint with softly feathered edges, highlighting its vibrant, abstract wash.
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Chiba (Brimming With Vitality) - 2ml

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Soft, plush brown fabric, resembling a small blanket, visually complements the Taccia Black (Jeans) 2ml ink sample inspired by denim jeans.
Taccia
Black (Jeans) - 2ml
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Soft, plush brown fabric, resembling a small blanket, visually complements the Taccia Black (Jeans) 2ml ink sample inspired by denim jeans.
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Black (Jeans) - 2ml

$2.50

Taccia

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Black - 2ml: Swatch of soft, dark-brown material representing a sample of Colorverse's dye-based, plant-derived ink from the Office Series, offering a smooth writing experience.
Colorverse
Black - 2ml
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Black - 2ml: Swatch of soft, dark-brown material representing a sample of Colorverse's dye-based, plant-derived ink from the Office Series, offering a smooth writing experience.
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Black - 2ml

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Blue - 2ml ink swatch showing deep blue pigment with light-to-dark variations, reflecting the dye-based Colorverse ink's smooth, plant-based formulation.
Colorverse
Blue - 2ml
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Blue - 2ml ink swatch showing deep blue pigment with light-to-dark variations, reflecting the dye-based Colorverse ink's smooth, plant-based formulation.
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Blue - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Noodler's Ink Bad Blue Heron - 2ml Ink Sample
Noodler's Ink
Bad Blue Heron - 2ml
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Bad Blue Heron - 2ml

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Ink Studio #543 - 2ml features a deep blue-purple watercolor stain with uneven edges, showcasing Sailor's expertly curated ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #543 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #543 - 2ml

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Purple microfiber cloth for cleaning, representing Sailor Ink Studio #843 - 2ml, a dye-based ink with a curated shade from Sailor's 100-color collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #843 - 2ml
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Purple microfiber cloth for cleaning, representing Sailor Ink Studio #843 - 2ml, a dye-based ink with a curated shade from Sailor's 100-color collection.
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Ink Studio #843 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #943 - 2ml features a deep blue, textured ink swatch, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection with subtle gradients and uneven edges.
Sailor
Ink Studio #943 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #943 - 2ml features a deep blue, textured ink swatch, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based collection with subtle gradients and uneven edges.
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Ink Studio #943 - 2ml

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Ink Studio #440 - 2ml swatch, featuring a textured deep blue pigment on a white background, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #440 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #440 - 2ml swatch, featuring a textured deep blue pigment on a white background, showcasing Sailor's curated dye-based ink collection.
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Ink Studio #440 - 2ml

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new Dalupalringi - 2ml
Ink Institute
Dalupalringi - 2ml
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Dalupalringi - 2ml

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new Blue Eyed Mary - 2ml
Rohrer & Klingner
Blue Eyed Mary - 2ml
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Blue Eyed Mary - 2ml

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new Mystery Ink Pack (Non-Shimmer) Volume 1
Desk Bandit
Mystery Ink Pack (Non-Shimmer) Volume 1
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$25.00
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Mystery Ink Pack (Non-Shimmer) Volume 1

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new Fanyantan's Return to the Abyss fountain pen ink, 20ml, featuring a dark-gray, textured swatch, ideal for adding depth to your writing and artwork.
Fanyantan
Return to the Abyss - 2ml
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Fanyantan's Return to the Abyss fountain pen ink, 20ml, featuring a dark-gray, textured swatch, ideal for adding depth to your writing and artwork.
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Return to the Abyss - 2ml

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new Deer's Song - 20ml, a golden-yellow fountain pen ink by Fanyantan, swatch showing vibrant ochre hue, ideal for adding depth to writing and art.
Fanyantan
Deer's Song - 2ml
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Deer's Song - 20ml, a golden-yellow fountain pen ink by Fanyantan, swatch showing vibrant ochre hue, ideal for adding depth to writing and art.
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Deer's Song - 2ml

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new Fanyantan Yearning for Immortality fountain pen ink, 20ml, displays a pastel mottled pattern reminiscent of abstract watercolor, offering depth to writing and art.
Fanyantan
Yearning for Immortality - 2ml
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Fanyantan Yearning for Immortality fountain pen ink, 20ml, displays a pastel mottled pattern reminiscent of abstract watercolor, offering depth to writing and art.
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Yearning for Immortality - 2ml

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new Attending the Lamp - 2ml ink sample by Fanyantan, featuring an abstract watercolor wash of blues and teals, ideal for adding depth to your writing or artwork.
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Attending the Lamp - 2ml
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Attending the Lamp - 2ml ink sample by Fanyantan, featuring an abstract watercolor wash of blues and teals, ideal for adding depth to your writing or artwork.
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Attending the Lamp - 2ml

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new Fanyantan's Spring and Asura fountain pen ink, 20ml, showcases vivid creativity, perfect for turning each page into a vibrant canvas.
Fanyantan
Spring and Asura - 2ml
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Spring and Asura - 2ml

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new Fanyantan Renyin 2022 (Tiger) fountain pen ink, 20ml, featuring a soft, mottled teal and greenish-blue watercolor texture, ideal for adding depth to writing and art.
Fanyantan
Renyin 2022 (Tiger) - 2ml
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Fanyantan Renyin 2022 (Tiger) fountain pen ink, 20ml, featuring a soft, mottled teal and greenish-blue watercolor texture, ideal for adding depth to writing and art.
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Renyin 2022 (Tiger) - 2ml

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new Fanyantan's Bridge of Floating Dreams fountain pen ink, 20ml, displayed as a muted gray-green square, embodies Desk Bandit's commitment to innovative, high-quality writing supplies.
Fanyantan
Bridge of Floating Dreams - 2ml
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Fanyantan's Bridge of Floating Dreams fountain pen ink, 20ml, displayed as a muted gray-green square, embodies Desk Bandit's commitment to innovative, high-quality writing supplies.
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Bridge of Floating Dreams - 2ml

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new Caiwei - 2ml fountain pen ink by Fanyantan, shown as a solid purple square, reflecting elegance and creativity ideal for artistic writing.
Fanyantan
Caiwei - 2ml
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Caiwei - 2ml fountain pen ink by Fanyantan, shown as a solid purple square, reflecting elegance and creativity ideal for artistic writing.
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Caiwei - 2ml

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new Fanyantan Hunting Fireflies - 2ml fountain pen ink sample, showcasing a warm coral-pink hue, perfect for adding depth and character to your writing with Desk Bandit's collection.
Fanyantan
Hunting Fireflies - 2ml
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Fanyantan Hunting Fireflies - 2ml fountain pen ink sample, showcasing a warm coral-pink hue, perfect for adding depth and character to your writing with Desk Bandit's collection.
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Hunting Fireflies - 2ml

$2.50

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new Flows12 x Fanyantan Interesting/Espresso fountain pen ink, 2ml, showcasing a terra-cotta color block from the Coffee Collection series, blending vibrant ink artistry with Italian style.
Fanyantan
Interesting / Espresso - 2ml
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Flows12 x Fanyantan Interesting/Espresso fountain pen ink, 2ml, showcasing a terra-cotta color block from the Coffee Collection series, blending vibrant ink artistry with Italian style.
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Interesting / Espresso - 2ml

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