2026 Ink Sample Advent Calendar

This limited-run advent calendar packs 25 fountain-pen ink samples (3 mL each)—24 of my very favorite inks that everyone receives, plus a 25th “wildcard” pulled from rotating gems (including a few from my personal stash). It’s the most fun, low-risk way to try inks there is.

Brands and Inks

A broad tour of ink brands is represented, so you can get a taste of brands you haven't used or colors you'd never risk buying a full bottle of. Brands include (but aren't limited to) Zerkon, Wearingeul, Namiki, Jacques Herbin, Diamine, Rohrer & Klingner, Monteverde, Octopus Fluids, Taccia, Pelikan, Dominant Industry, Hongdian, Kaweco, and many more.

The inks themselves are as varied as I could make them; balanced across work-friendly classics, shimmering party tricks, and moody statement colors. Most inks are dye-based, but there are permanent inks, too (both pigment and iron-gall). And of course, there's a tiny bit of shimmer (but not too much).

What’s inside:

• 25 total samples, at a generous 3 mL each (enough for multiple fills and extensive swatching)
• 24 fixed selections + 1 surprise wildcard to keep things fun
• Wide brand variety so you can discover new favorites without buying full bottles
• Numbered golden bags for that cozy countdown excitement

Limited Edition

This set was enormously time-consuming to create, and I want to make sure it's really special for everyone who gets it. In total I will sell less than 50 of these advent calendars. When they're gone, they're gone!

If you’re ink-curious (or shopping for someone who is) this is the splurge-worthy way to make December (or any month) a daily color adventure.