The Bortoletti medium ink blotter is a beautifully crafted mahogany desk blotter designed to dry calligraphy and fountain pen ink quickly and cleanly. Finished with decorative bronze friezes and a removable blotting paper system, this elegant Italian writing accessory is handmade by skilled artisans and selected by Calligraphy Arts UK for those who appreciate traditional writing tools and refined desk accessories.
The size of this blotter is 5.8cm long x 3.2cm wide (2.3 inches x 1.26 inches)
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The Bortoletti medium ink blotter is a traditional writing accessory designed to gently absorb excess ink from freshly written pages. Crafted from polished mahogany and decorated with finely detailed bronze friezes, this elegant desk tool combines classic Italian design with practical functionality for calligraphers, writers, and fountain pen users.
Ink blotters have been used for centuries to prevent smudging while writing with dip pens and fountain pens. By lightly rocking the blotter over freshly written text, the blotting paper absorbs excess ink, helping your writing dry more quickly and preserving the crisp appearance of your lettering.
This blotter features a beautifully shaped mahogany handle and base, complemented by decorative bronze friezes that add character and refinement. The bronze details are carefully chiselled to enhance the design, giving the blotter a timeless desk accessory appearance.
The blotting paper can be easily replaced by unscrewing the top knob of the blotter. This simple mechanism allows you to insert fresh blotting paper whenever needed, ensuring the tool remains effective for everyday writing or calligraphy practice.
The compact size makes this blotter comfortable to hold and easy to use on any writing desk.
The Bortoletti ink blotter is particularly useful for those practising traditional writing techniques with nib holders, dip pens, or fountain pens. It helps prevent smudging while working with liquid inks and is especially valuable when writing on smooth papers often used for calligraphy.
If you prefer a wider blotting surface, this design is also available in a larger Bortoletti ink blotter version. This gives you the same elegant Italian craftsmanship and practical ink-drying performance in a format better suited to larger writing desks or broader areas of freshly written text.
Both practical and decorative, the Bortoletti medium ink blotter adds a touch of classical style to any writing desk. It pairs beautifully with inkwells, dip pens, and other traditional writing tools, making it a thoughtful gift for calligraphers, writers, and lovers of fine stationery.
Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica in Venice is known for producing finely crafted writing accessories inspired by Italian decorative traditions. Their collections combine artistic metalwork, refined materials, and hand-finished detailing to create desk tools that are both functional and visually distinctive.
At Calligraphy Arts UK, we specialise in quality calligraphy tools, writing accessories, and carefully chosen desk pieces for customers who value craftsmanship and design. Our Bortoletti collection is selected to complement traditional writing, fine stationery, and heritage-inspired desk accessories, helping you discover distinctive products with lasting appeal.
Bortoletti is renowned for beautifully made writing and sealing accessories inspired by Venetian artistry and traditional Italian craftsmanship. Blending decorative design with practical function, the collection brings together pens, inks, desk accessories, and wax seal tools that add refinement, personality, and pleasure to the art of correspondence.
Whether you are writing a letter, preparing invitations, styling place cards, or adding a finishing touch to a thoughtful gift, Bortoletti products help turn everyday writing into something more memorable. Rich materials, elegant detailing, and a distinctive heritage feel make this brand especially appealing to those who love the ritual of pen, ink, and seal.
Our Bortoletti range includes beautifully crafted pens, bottled inks, letter openers, desk pieces, and sealing accessories that bring charm and occasion to the written word. These are products chosen not only for their appearance, but also for the way they help create a polished and expressive result.
At Calligraphy Arts UK, we choose Bortoletti for its combination of craftsmanship, heritage style, and creative appeal. It is a brand that suits calligraphers, stationery lovers, and thoughtful gift buyers looking for writing and sealing accessories with lasting beauty and a true sense of occasion.
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great product and exceptional service .... thank you
This is absolutely tiny - for your pencil case not your desk - but exquisitely and solidly crafted. I checked with the Italian firm made and this is actually made in Italy near Venice. The handle is lovely.
Bortoletti was founded in 1980 by four brothers driven by the passion passed on by their father for bronze casting and sculpture.
It was born in Venice, and it was here that a story of love and passion began that has been handed down from father to son in respect for tradition and the need to preserve what is wonderful about culture.
Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica design and create exclusive handmade objects in the tradition of Venetian craftsmanship, from the pencils of their designers and their artistic creativity come the designs of wonderful products and it is always a lifeblood of the whole creative process.
The passion and care they devote to their products are a source of pride and satisfaction for everyone. All creations are unique pieces, handmade and produced elusively in Bortoletti's workshop. By integrating with modern habits, they restore to you the pleasure of giving that has belonged to us all for millennia. The design of Bortoletti's products is so pleasing to the eye because it speaks of the past in the language of the present.
If you have a piece of Bortoletti - you have a part of Venice in your hands.
