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Bortoletti Renier Murano glass calligraphy set
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About This Product
Bortoletti Renier Murano glass calligraphy set is a refined Venetian writing set with a handmade Murano glass pen worked with silver leaf, a bronze nib holder, three vintage nibs, quality ink, and an original bronze pen rest. Beautifully balanced for writing and display, it is an elegant choice for calligraphy practice, meaningful handwritten words, and gift giving.
Bortoletti Renier Murano glass calligraphy set for writing and display
The Bortoletti Renier Murano glass calligraphy set is a beautifully composed writing set that brings together Venetian glass artistry, traditional metalwork, and practical calligraphy tools. Handmade in the Bortoletti workshop, this elegant set combines a Murano glass pen with silver leaf detail, quality ink, vintage nibs, and a distinctive bronze pen rest, creating a writing instrument with both decorative charm and everyday usability.
Whether chosen for practising calligraphy, writing important words, or displaying on a desk, the Renier set reflects the refinement and craftsmanship associated with Venice and Murano glass.
Handmade Murano glass with silver leaf
The Renier pen is made from Murano glass and worked with silver leaf by hand in the Bortoletti workshop. This decorative finish gives the pen a luminous appearance that catches and filters the light beautifully, bringing a subtle sense of ancient Venice to the desk. Each pen has its own artisan character, shaped by traditional methods and careful hand finishing.
Complete writing set with ink and vintage nibs
This calligraphy set includes a Murano glass pen with a bronze nib holder, three perfectly preserved vintage nibs, and a bottle of excellent quality ink suitable for a wide range of calligraphy use. The combination makes the set ideal for anyone who wants a ready-to-use writing kit with strong heritage appeal.
Original bronze pen rest
An original bronze pen rest completes the set, providing a practical and elegant place to rest the pen during pauses in writing. This thoughtful detail adds both functionality and visual balance to the presentation of the set. The design of the pen rest was developed through study sessions with maestro Elio Martella, a Venetian artist who collaborated with Bortoletti for many years.
Balanced for comfort and aesthetics
The Murano glass pen has been designed to achieve the right aesthetic and functional balance between the bronze nib holder and the glass body. This careful proportion helps the pen feel pleasing in the hand while also preserving the visual harmony that makes it so attractive as a desk accessory.
Ideal for practising calligraphy
The Renier calligraphy pen is well suited to learning and refining traditional calligraphy skills. It can be used for practising letterforms, writing decorative words, and developing confidence with dip pen tools. Its vintage nibs and balanced construction make it an appealing choice for both beginners discovering calligraphy and experienced writers who appreciate beautiful materials.
Understanding the language of calligraphy
Calligraphy is the art of forming written characters with beauty, rhythm, and control. Every script is built from letterforms shaped according to its own structure and rules. In traditional calligraphy, ideas such as alphabet, letter proportion, stroke weight, and ascending and descending forms all help guide the appearance of the finished writing. The Renier set offers a rewarding way to explore these principles through practical use.
Elegant desk accessory and gift idea
As well as being a functional writing set, the Renier pen makes a striking decorative feature for a desk, studio, or study. The shimmer of silver leaf, the warmth of bronze, and the heritage character of Murano glass give it a premium appearance that makes it especially suitable for gifting. It is an excellent choice for calligraphers, writers, stationery enthusiasts, and lovers of Italian desk accessories.
Bortoletti Italian craftsmanship
Bortoletti is known for creating fine writing instruments and desk accessories inspired by Venice, Murano glass traditions, and decorative Italian craftsmanship. The Renier set reflects that heritage through its handcrafted glass body, silver leaf finish, bronze details, and thoughtful presentation. It is a writing set that celebrates beauty, usability, and the enduring appeal of traditional making.
Selected by Calligraphy Arts UK
At Calligraphy Arts UK, we select specialist calligraphy tools, sealing wax accessories, fine stationery, and heritage-inspired desk accessories for customers who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and quality. The Bortoletti Renier Murano glass calligraphy set has been chosen for its distinctive Venetian character, elegant materials, and practical appeal for both writing and display.
- Ink:
- One standard bottle (10ml)
- Ink Blotter:
- None
- Pen Rest:
- Yes
- Pen Holder:
- None
- Ink Colours:
- As packed (Red, Black, Sepia or Blue)
- Manufacturer:
- Bortoletti
- Length:
- 190mm (7.48 inches)
- Nibs:
- Three assorted nibs
- Calligraphy Instruction Booklet:
- None
- Material:
- Murano glass, Bronze, Nickel Silver plated, Silver leaf flakes
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Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica, was founded in 1980, in Venice, by four brothers and their father's passion for sculpture and bronze. Many years of experience has led to a leap in quality that has affected the entire creative process and has seen the emergence of fantastic new products. Their creations are an opportunity for the public to appreciate the relevance of material, which has captivated man for many years. Ideal for gifts but at the same time objects of distinction for the refined collector. All of Bortoletti's creations are made by jewelers and projects are small masterpieces of design. The creative process is completely handmade.
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.
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