Description

Birds of a Feather Collection
Inspired by Australian birdlife, each ink evokes the colours and mood of native species. Natural, vibrant colours with smooth flow and moderate shading. Ideal for everyday writing, journaling, or bird-themed stationery projects.

• Elegant Peacock Eye – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Lilac Breasted Roller Tail – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Lilac Breasted Roller Nape – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Lilac Breasted Roller Wing – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Laughing Kookaburra Crest – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Anna’s Hummingbird Face – Fountain Pen Ink.

Encore Collection
Popular Van Dieman’s colours reimagined or re-released. Classic, dependable hues with consistent performance across nibs and papers. Ideal for users seeking a reliable workhorse ink in both office and creative contexts.

• Maestro – 40ml Fountain Pen Ink.
• Standing Ovation – 40ml Fountain Pen Ink.
• Avant-Garde – 40ml Fountain Pen Ink.
• Stage Fright – 40ml Fountain Pen Ink.

Explorers Collection
Named after famous explorers, celebrating adventure and discovery. Rich, bold tones with some shimmering accents to capture the spirit of exploration. Ideal for collectors and adventurous writers looking for standout ink colours.

• Dr. David Livingstone – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Dame Freya Stark – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Sacagawea – Fountain Pen Ink.

Feline Collection
Inspired by domestic and wild cats, reflecting their sleek, playful, or majestic personalities. A mix of soft to vibrant tones, often with subtle sheen for added character. Ideal for personal diaries, creative writing, or cat enthusiasts.

• Purr – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Ragdoll Kiss – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Emerald Eyes – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Cheetah Chase – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.

Greek Heroes Collection
Tribute to legendary figures from Greek mythology. Dramatic colours with shimmering elements, giving a heroic, larger-than-life feel. Ideal for artistic writing, calligraphy, and collector editions.

• Archilles – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Alexander – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Leonidas – Fountain Pen Ink.

Natura Dualis Collection
An exploration of contrast and harmony within the natural world — where opposites don’t collide but coexist. Each ink is designed to embody a moment of duality: night meeting day, earth meeting sky, water meeting land, motion meeting stillness. But this is more than a thematic idea — it’s built into the ink itself. Every colour in the Natura Dualis series is formulated for dual or multi-shading performance. These inks are crafted to produce highlighted edges, riverlets of secondary tone, subtle halos, and even colour splits — revealing hidden depths as they dry, depending on the nib, paper, and flow. The result is writing that feels alive, and ink that tells more than one story.

• Daybreak Dual – Dual Tone Fountain Pen Ink.
• Underflow Dual –Dual Tone Fountain Pen Ink.

Night Collection
Dark, atmospheric tones reflecting the night sky, from deep blues to near-black hues. Smooth-flowing, often with subtle sheen; perfect for professional yet distinctive writing. Ideal for everyday writing with a touch of drama, suitable for journals or formal correspondence.

• Dusk – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Red Lightning – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Midnight – Fountain Pen Ink.

Underwater Collection
Marine life and underwater environments inspire the colours and shimmer of this collection. Iridescent or shimmering inks that mimic the movement and colours of the ocean. Ideal for artistic projects, calligraphy, or anyone who loves aquatic themes.

• Ghost Ship – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Parrot Fish – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.

Wilderness Collection
Tasmania’s landscapes, flora, and fauna inspire this palette of earthy and natural hues. Rich, often shimmering colours reflecting rivers, forests, and native wildlife. Ideal for nature lovers, collectors, or artistic writing projects.

• Black-Tongue Spider Orchid – Fountain Pen Ink.

Tasmania Collection
Celebrates the unique beauty of Tasmania with colours evocative of its iconic landscapes and culture. Balanced, saturated colours suitable for everyday writing and creative work. Ideal for local inspiration, gift sets, or collectors wanting a sense of place.

• Autumn Morning – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Tasmanian Devil – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Icy Great Lake – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Bass Strait – Fountain Pen Ink.

Tassie Seasons Collection
Colours inspired by Tasmania’s changing seasons — from crisp autumn leaves to spring blooms. Seasonal tones with shading properties; some editions may shimmer lightly. Ideal for journals, diaries, and collectors tracking seasonal aesthetics.

• Summer – Wineglass Bay – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Autumn – Pepperberry – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Winter – Black Truffle – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Winter – Morning Frost – Shimmer Ink.
• Winter – Launceston Fog – Fountain Pen Ink.

Hollywood Collection
Glamour and drama inspired by the golden age of cinema. Bold, cinematic colours; some inks include shimmer for star-quality effect. Ideal for calligraphy, journaling, and collector’s editions seeking glitz and flair.

• Elizabeth – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Marilyn – Fountain Pen Ink.

Limited Monthly Editions Extreme Limited Edition
Only 100 hand-numbered bottles made. Exclusive, time-limited releases, often with special effects like shimmer or unique colour blends. Highly collectible, often with dual-tone or shading effects. Ideal for collectors, gift sets, or anyone looking for something unique and fleeting.

• January 2024 Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink – 100ml.
• February 2024 Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink – 100ml.

World Oceans Collection
The World Oceans Collection is a year-long collaboration between Van Dieman’s Ink and Pen Chalet, celebrating the vastness, diversity, and quiet power of the world’s oceans. Each release explores a single ocean or sea through colour, movement, and light, expressed in carefully formulated fountain pen inks. Designed as a cohesive series, the collection pairs a unified nautical box with distinctive bottle labels that allow each ink to speak for itself. Flowing currents, shifting depths, and reflective shimmer echo the way oceans move and change, from tranquil shallows to immense, unknowable depths. Every ink is handmade in Tasmania using distilled Tasmanian water, crafted to balance beauty with reliable everyday performance.

• Pacific: Ka Moana Nui – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Pacific: Giant Pacific Octopus – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Indian: Monsoon Current –  Fountain Pen Ink.
• Indian: Warm Waters – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Indian: Manta Ray Glide – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Indian: Spice Route – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Southern: Southern Ocean Deep – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Southern: Emperor Penguin – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Southern: Low Sun Halo – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Southern: Patagonia – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Atlantic: Gulf Stream – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Atlantic: Bermuda Triangle – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Atlantic: Portuguese Man of War – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.
• Atlantic: Mid-Atlantic Blue – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Arctic: King Crab – Fountain Pen Ink.
• Arctic: Sextant Brass – Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink.